Thu, 02 Jul 2009
SNM 2009: Lemon Juice Reduces Radiation Exposure to Parotid
Thyroid cancer patients are able to maintain salivary gland function with the addition of lemon juice to therapy. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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Thu, 02 Jul 2009
New Nutritional Supplement BioShield-Radiation(R) First To Offer Radiation Protection In Pill Form
After a series of comprehensive research studies and a governmental research initiative, a respected team of radiation biologists and antioxidant scientists at Premier Micronutrient Corporation has developed BioShield-Radiation® - a patented micronutrient formulation specifically designed to address oxidative stress produced by ionizing radiation. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009
Immediate Tendonitis Relief Following Rotator Cuff Treatment
A minimally invasive procedure to treat tendonitis in the rotator cuff of the shoulder provides immediate symptom relief to the patient, according to a study published in the July issue of Radiology. The study found that ultrasound-guided nonsurgical therapy significantly reduces pain from calcific tendonitis of the rotator cuff and restores lasting mobility after treatment. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009
Radiology rallies to fight more reimbursement cuts
It's do or die for radiology as the specialty struggles to fend off proposals in the U.S. Congress mandating severe cuts in reimbursement. Radiology proponents are predicting economic Armageddon if the cuts are passed, but their arguments may not be strong enough to counter the powerful forces of healthcare reform. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009
CARS report: Liver segmentation tool allows manual fixes
BERLIN - German researchers believe they have found a better way to preserve the best aspects of automated and manual segmentation in CT liver images, according to a presentation at the Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) meeting. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009
True North launches benchmarking tool
Consulting firm True North Consulting and Associates has launched a new software tool designed to enable radiology departments in Canada to benchmark their operations against similar facilities. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009
ACR launches cardiac CT certificate
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has launched a program to certify physicians in performing cardiac CT studies. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009
Ultrasound-Guided Treatment Effective in Rotator Cuff Tendonitis (CME/CE)
LITTLE FALLS, N.J. (MedPage Today) -- A nonsurgical, ultrasound-guided needle treatment relieves pain and restores mobility for patients with calcific tendonitis of the rotator cuff, researchers said. (Source: MedPage Today Radiology)
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009
ALPSP seminar: Online communities
Social networking and online communities are changing the way we do business- don't miss this one day seminarOnline communities - What can scholarly publishing learn from other industries?Tuesday 7 July, London (1000-1630) Chair: Pam Sutherland, Operations Director, Oxford JournalsScholarly publishers have much to learn from other industries who are already taking advantage of social networking and online communities to drive their core businesses. ALPSP has brought together leading experts and practitioners from computer games, the specialist press, magazine publishing, mass-market book publishing, content service providers for mobile devices and the author of a major US report on collaboration and social community to show what is happening beyond the schol...
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009
Cerebellar Infarcts In A Child
A 6-year old girl with poor physical built presented with gait abnormality, vomiting and recurrent headache since last 15 days. The patient was slightly irritated at the time of presentation. However,... (Source: Pediatric Radiology RSS News, Cases, Teaching Files and Publications)
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009
Hospital considers outsourcing to end 50-year relationship with local radiology group
The oldest radiology group in historic Natchez, MS, faces hard times, if an acute-care hospital in town executes plans to contract with an out-of-town medical group to remotely provide its imaging reading services. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009
Varian Medical Systems Acquires Assets Of IKOEmed And IKOEtech; Acquisition To Add Software For Accelerating Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
Varian Medical Systems, Inc., (NYSE: VAR) announced it has acquired the assets of Houston-based IKOEmed and IKOEtech, privately-owned suppliers of software used in the planning of radiotherapy and radiosurgery treatments. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009
Radiotherapy Services In England: Good Progress But Still Work To Do
A survey by The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has confirmed that there are marked geographical variations in patients' access to radiotherapy, and also important differences in treatment capacity, across England. The survey is presented by Dr Michael Williams, in a paper appearing in the July 2009 edition of the journal Clinical Oncology. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009
CARS report: New CAD tool follows lung nodules over time
BERLIN - It's easy to complain about the insanity of tracking lung nodule changes in multiple CT scans over time, but at least one group is doing something about it, according to a presentation at the Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) meeting. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009
Computer-Aided System Detects Missed Lung Cancer
In lung cancer patients, a computer-aided detection system may detect nodules in chest radiography that were initially overlooked by a radiologist, according to a study published in the July issue of Radiology. (Source: Modern Medicine)
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009
Echocardiography and Noninvasive Imaging in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Results of the PROSPECT (Predictors of Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) Study in Perspective
Heart failure therapy has vastly expanded with the advent of CRT. Here, PROSPECT study data is reviewed in order to gain a better perspective with the remainder of existing scientific literature. Journal of the American College of Cardiology (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009
Therapeutic Approaches to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in the Elderly Patient
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma incidence, characteristics and treatment approaches that are specific to elderly patients are reviewed, as well as the impact of aging on the care of these patients. Expert Review of Hematology (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009
CARS report: novel conebeam CT cuts breast dose, improves accuracy
BERLIN - Dual-resolution conebeam CT accentuates the positives of conebeam breast imaging and eliminates (some of) the negatives, said a team from Texas in a presentation at the Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery meeting. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009
Small Bowel Enteroscopy: Territory Conquered, Future Horizons
Advances in small bowel enteroscopy are reviewed, focusing on indications, modifications to improve imaging and techniques, pitfalls, and clinical applications. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009
Induction Chemotherapy and Chemoradiation Therapy for Inoperable Locally Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Single-Institution Review of Two Different Regimens
Two chemotherapeutic agents in combination with cisplatin as induction chemotherapy followed by chemoradiation therapy are compared in patients with inoperable locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. Clinical Lung Cancer (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009
Texas radiologists' group implements free EMR interface
The Austin Radiological Association, a provider of radiological services in central Texas, has implemented a free electronic health record interface, with the idea of providing constant, affordable access to clinical information."As electronic health records (EHRs) become a more important part of healthcare delivery, it is imperative to incorporate radiology diagnoses into these EHR systems. Sevocity has allowed ARA to quickly and efficiently deliver diagnostic results,” said R. Todd Thomas, the group's CIO. (Source: Healthcare IT News)
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009
Novel conebeam CT cuts breast dose, improves accuracy
BERLIN - Dual-resolution conebeam CT accentuates the positives of conebeam breast imaging and eliminates (some of) the negatives, said a team from Texas in a presentation at the Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery meeting. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
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Sat, 27 Jun 2009
Hydatid Cyst of Liver
Seven year old male child presented with history of recurrent rash all over the body since last six months. History of occasional abdominal pain was there.... (Source: Pediatric Radiology RSS News, Cases, Teaching Files and Publications)
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009
Kidney Damage From Contrast Media Raises Long-Term Health Risks (CME/CE, with audio)
SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- Seemingly minor and reversible contrast-induced nephropathy can increase long-term risk of stroke, end-stage renal failure, and other adverse events, researchers found. (Source: MedPage Today Radiology)
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Fri, 26 Jun 2009
Philips releases new portable ultrasound system
A range of clinical procedures can benefit from Philips' new portable, compact ultrasound system, touted as a solution to reduce failed bedside exams caused by low image quality.The CX50 CompactXtreme from the Dutch-based IT vendor can enable quicker treatment decisions and ultimately reduce healthcare costs, according to a company release. Radiology, vascular, women's health, emergency medicine, regional anesthesia and critical care are among the purported clinical applications for the high-resolution 2D imaging device. (Source: Healthcare IT News)
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