David Ma

PHARMACIST

Articles

CT colonography diagnoses both cancer and osteoporosis

December 03, 2008

CT colonography can screen for both colorectal cancer and osteoporosis reliably at minimal additional cost and time, according to a study presented Tuesday at the RSNA meeting.

Portable CT device shortens request-to-scan times, increases number of stroke patients eligible for tPA treatment

December 03, 2008

The availability of a portable CT scanner in an emergency room significantly increases the number of patients who are eligible for life-saving treatment.

Patient photos personalize imaging exams, affect radiologists’ approach to reading

December 03, 2008

Including a patient’s photo with imaging exam results produces a psychological boost that leads radiologists to take a more personal, emphatic approach to interpretation, according an Israeli study presented Tuesday at the 2008 RSNA meeting.