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  • Unnecessary CT Scans Reduced In ER Patients With Abdominal Pain

    Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    A new electronic medical record tool that tallies patients' previous radiation exposure from CT scans helps reduce potentially unnecessary use of the tests among emergency room patients with abdominal pain, according to a study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine...

  • HPV Positive Throat Cancer Responds Well To Just Radiotherapy

    Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    New research from Denmark, presented at the 31st Conference of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO31), revealed that even though the human papilloma virus (HPV) can trigger throat cancer, non-smoking or light smoking HPV-positive patients respond well to radiotherapy treatment alone without requiring harmful chemotherapy in addition...

  • Cervical Cancer Patients Avoid Hysterectomies With Help Of 3-D Imaging Techniques

    Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    A study presented by Dr. Renaud Mazeron at the World Congress of Brachytherapy reveals that many cases of hysterectomy, as well as recurrence and spreading of cancer of the cervix can be controlled effectively by delivering radiotherapy directly to the cancer with 3-D imaging techniques...

  • No Laxative Colon Exam Finds Big Lesions (CME/CE)

    MedPage Today Radiology
    14 May 2012 | 4:05 pm
    (MedPage Today) -- Virtual colonoscopy technology that eliminates the need for laxative bowel prep appears similar to the optical method for detecting larger adenomas but seems questionable for smaller lesions, a clinical trial determined.

  • Proper Radiotherapy Targeting While The Patient Is Breathing

    Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today
    15 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Radiotherapists are constantly battling in order to administer the correct dose of radiotherapy, as respiratory movement during radiotherapy poses a certain risk that a tumor receives either a dose that is insufficient, or the surrounding healthy tissue is being subjected to a potentially toxic over-dose. Dr...
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    Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today

  • Proper Radiotherapy Targeting While The Patient Is Breathing

    15 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Radiotherapists are constantly battling in order to administer the correct dose of radiotherapy, as respiratory movement during radiotherapy poses a certain risk that a tumor receives either a dose that is insufficient, or the surrounding healthy tissue is being subjected to a potentially toxic over-dose. Dr...

  • Cervical Cancer Patients Avoid Hysterectomies With Help Of 3-D Imaging Techniques

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    A study presented by Dr. Renaud Mazeron at the World Congress of Brachytherapy reveals that many cases of hysterectomy, as well as recurrence and spreading of cancer of the cervix can be controlled effectively by delivering radiotherapy directly to the cancer with 3-D imaging techniques...

  • HPV Positive Throat Cancer Responds Well To Just Radiotherapy

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    New research from Denmark, presented at the 31st Conference of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO31), revealed that even though the human papilloma virus (HPV) can trigger throat cancer, non-smoking or light smoking HPV-positive patients respond well to radiotherapy treatment alone without requiring harmful chemotherapy in addition...

  • Computerized 'Virtual Cleansing' Accurate, Negates Need For Laxatives In Colonoscopy

    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    A CT-scan-based form of virtual colonoscopy that does not require laxative preparation appears to be as effective as standard colonoscopy in identifying the intestinal polyps most likely to become cancerous...

  • Unnecessary CT Scans Reduced In ER Patients With Abdominal Pain

    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    A new electronic medical record tool that tallies patients' previous radiation exposure from CT scans helps reduce potentially unnecessary use of the tests among emergency room patients with abdominal pain, according to a study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine...
 
 
 
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  • Radiologic Technologist at Mayo Clinic Pleads Guilty to Infecting Patients with Hepatitis C

    radRounds Radiology Network
    11 May 2012 | 9:00 pm
    (JACKSONVILLE, FL) -- Radiologic Technologist at Mayo Clinic Pleads Guilty to Infecting Patients with Hepatitis C.  He has pleaded guilty for at least 10 crimes where he swapped out syringes that were infected with Hepatitis C. He worked at Mayo from 2004 to 2010 and he himself was infected with Hep C. He admitted to contaminating syringes by injecting himself with Fentanyl and refilled empty syringes with saline, ultimately leading to spreading of the virus to patients. It took years for investigators to identify him and solve the case.

  • Cancer risk from CT scans in medicare population minimal

    radRounds Radiology Network
    3 Apr 2012 | 8:35 am
    Researchers Find Little Secondary Cancer Risk from Multi-Detector CT Scans in Medicare Population Reston, VA (April 2, 2012) — The secondary cancer risk from multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) scans is low among older adults, according to a study from Stanford University in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (www.jacr.org). MDCT is a high-speed imaging technique that is commonly used to diagnose a variety of diseases and conditions. Evidence shows that MDCT scanning offers important benefits through more accurate diagnosis and better disease…

  • SONOGRAPHY OF THE PRIMARY CUTANEOUS MELANOMA

    Ximena Wortsman
    2 Mar 2012 | 8:52 am
    New article on Melanoma at the following link at: Sonography of the Primary Cutaneous Melanoma

  • Radiology Business Practice and Health Care Policy Curricula at U.S. Radiology Residency Programs Show Need for Improvement

    radRounds Radiology Network
    1 Mar 2012 | 8:00 am
    Reston, VA (March 1, 2012) — Residency training requirements in competencies related to radiology business practice and health care policy have been in place for more than a decade. However, a recent study, published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology, suggests curricula addressing these items still seem to be in a stage of acceptance and development. “The United States has been experiencing a period of rapid changes in health care delivery and financing. Institutions and individuals have been repeatedly challenged to successfully adapt to the…

  • Viewbox Holdings, LLC Releases Innovative Medical Imaging App on iTunes

    Seth Crapp
    17 Feb 2012 | 2:44 pm
    Viewbox is a newly released application for the iPad that allows users easy mobile access to view, share, and present medical images.  Created with the radiologist and medical professional in mind, Viewbox is an incredibly convenient tool allowing easy portability for your teaching file images in the workplace as well as the classroom.  Say goodbye to the tedious days of using multiple storage devices for your images because Viewbox just made utilizing the iPad the most efficient to view and present anonymized medical images for teaching purposes. Viewbox offers radiology trainees and…
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    Radiology News

  • Alberta may join Ontario in fight against doctors' fees

    16 May 2012 | 12:16 pm
    Ontario may soon have allies in its fight to claw back fees for some physicians.

  • Help for critically ill in high-tech suite

    16 May 2012 | 2:42 am
    LIVERPOOL Hospital is now the proud owner of a new high-tech imaging and surgical suite, one of only a few available in the world.

  • Proper Radiotherapy Targeting While The Patient Is Breathing

    15 May 2012 | 10:37 pm
    Main Category: Breast Cancer Also Included In: Cancer / Oncology ; Radiology / Nuclear Medicine Article Date: 15 May 2012 - 15:00 PDT Radiotherapists are constantly battling in order to administer the correct dose of radiotherapy, as respiratory movement during radiotherapy poses a certain risk that a tumor receives either a dose that is ... (more)

  • Health Briefs For May 16

    15 May 2012 | 6:33 pm
    Mammograms: Silver Cross Center for Women's Health will offer $100 mammograms including the radiologist fee for patients who call before May 31 to schedule an appointment.

  • Where you have your mammogram, and who reads it, matter

    15 May 2012 | 2:24 pm
    I've received several inquiries from women living in various regions of the country, asking how they should choose where to go for their mammogram, and if it really matters.A I cannot emphasize this enough:A It matters!A Here are a few tips to help your search: The most basic requirement is whether a facility is accredited under the MQSA .A The ... (more)
 
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    Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology

  • Anomalous unilateral single pulmonary vein versus scimitar syndrome: Comparison of two paediatric cases and a review of the literature

    Cara Odenthal, Anubhav Sarikwal
    14 May 2012 | 9:53 pm
    SummaryThe ‘scimitar sign’ on plain chest radiograph is most commonly attributed to the presence of a scimitar vein, which is a variant of partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (PAPVD). An anomalous unilateral single pulmonary vein (AUSPV) is a very rare anomaly, albeit benign, which can also present with the scimitar sign. Despite a similar radiographic appearance, these two anomalies have very different prognostic implications. Moreover, differentiation between the two is important in the paediatric population to prevent unnecessary investigations. We present two paediatric…

  • Radiofrequency ablation of osteoid osteoma using tissue impedance as a parameter of osteonecrosis

    Ma'moon H Al-Omari, Khalid J Ata, Kusai M Al-Muqbel, Ziyad M Mohaidat, Waleed H Haddad, Liqa A Rousan
    25 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am
    AbstractIntroduction: The aim of this study is to assess the safety and the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of osteoid osteoma with Soloist monopolar electrode using tissue impedance, rather than temperature, as an indicator of osteonecrosis.Methods: The medical records and imaging studies of 30 patients (males 18, females 12) who underwent RFA of osteoid osteoma at our institution were reviewed. The mean age of the patients was 15.3 years (range 5–34 years) and the mean duration of follow up was 26.9 months (range 3–52 months). The lesions were located in the femur…

  • Factors associated with subjective well-being in cancer workers in Queensland

    Michael G Poulsen, Anne A Poulsen, Asaduzzaman Khan, Emma E Poulsen, Shanchita R Khan
    25 Apr 2012 | 4:58 am
    AbstractIntroduction: This study aims to describe factors associated with subjective well-being (SWB) in cancer workers in Queensland and compares results to normative data for the Australian population.Method: This study was based on a cross-sectional survey of 544 cancer workers in Queensland with a response rate of 54%. SWB was measured using the Personal Wellbeing Index for Adults. Multiple regression analyses were performed to identify explanatory variables, which were independently associated with SWB. Results were compared with normative Australian data.Results: The overall mean SWB…

  • Clinical 24 month experience of the first MRgFUS Unit for treatment of uterine fibroids in Australia

    Andrew Dobrotwir, Emma Pun
    24 Apr 2012 | 4:19 am
    AbstractAim: To describe and evaluate treatment of uterine fibroids using Magnetic Resonance Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) during its first 24 months of use at The Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne.Methods: One hundred Victorian women were treated with MRgFUS using the ExAblate 2000 system. Treatment outcomes based on fibroid volume shrinkage measured at 4 and 12 months post-treatment and symptom severity score assessment (Symptom Severity Score Quality of Life – SSS-QOL) pre- and post- (4–6 weeks, 4, 6 and 12 months) treatment.Results: Mean non-perfused volume of the treated…

  • Imaging tracheobronchomalacia in the 21st century

    CLARE A MCLAREN, DEREK J ROEBUCK
    13 Apr 2012 | 12:09 am
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    BMC Medical Imaging - Latest Articles

  • Segmentation of Corpus Callosum using diffusion tensor imaging: validation in patients with glioblastoma

    Mohammad-Reza Nazem-Zadeh
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: This paper presents a three-dimensional (3D) method for segmenting corpus callosum in normal subjects and brain cancer patients with glioblastoma. Methods: Nineteen patients with histologically confirmed treatment naive glioblastoma and eleven normal control subjects underwent DTI on a 3T scanner. Based on the information inherent in diffusion tensors, a similarity measure was proposed and used in the proposed algorithm. In this algorithm, diffusion pattern of corpus callosum was used as prior information. Subsequently, corpus callosum was automatically divided into Witelson…

  • Myocardial strains from 3D displacement encoded magnetic resonance imaging

    Katarina Kindberg
    24 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: The ability to measure and quantify myocardial motion and deformation provides a useful tool to assist in the diagnosis, prognosis and management of heart disease. The recent development of magnetic resonance imaging methods, such as harmonic phase analysis of tagging and displacement encoding with stimulated echoes (DENSE), make detailed non-invasive 3D kinematic analyses of human myocardium possible in the clinic and for research purposes. A robust analysis method is required, however. Methods: We propose to estimate strain using a polynomial function which produces local models…

  • Volumetric BOLD fMRI simulation: from neurovascular coupling to multivoxel imaging

    Zikuan Chen
    22 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: The blood oxygenation-level dependent (BOLD) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) modality has been numerically simulated by calculating single voxel signals. However, the observation on single voxel signals cannot provide information regarding the spatial distribution of the signals. Specifically, a single BOLD voxel signal simulation cannot answer the fundamental question: is the magnetic resonance (MR) image a replica of its underling magnetic susceptibility source? In this paper, we address this problem by proposing a multivoxel volumetric BOLD fMRI simulation model…

  • Reliability and validity of the ultrasound technique to measure the rectus femoris muscle diameter in older CAD-patients

    Tom Thomaes
    1 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: The increasing age of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and the occurrence of sarcopenia in the elderly population accompanied by 'fear of moving' and hospitalization in these patients often results in a substantial loss of skeletal muscle mass and muscle strength. Cardiac rehabilitation can improve exercise tolerance and muscle strength in CAD patients but less data describe eventual morphological muscular changes possibly by more difficult access to imaging techniques. Therefore the aim of this study is to assess and quantify the reliability and validity of an easy…

  • Semi-automatic analysis of standardised uptake values in serial PET/CT studies in patients with lung cancer and lymphoma

    John Ly
    1 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: Changes in maximum standardised uptake values (SUVmax) between serial PET/CT studies are used to determine disease progression or regression in oncologic patients. To measure these changes manually can be time consuming in a clinical routine. A semi-automatic method for calculation of SUVmax in serial PET/CT studies was developed and compared to a conventional manual method. The semi-automatic method first aligns the serial PET/CT studies based on the CT images. Thereafter, the reader selects an abnormal lesion in one of the PET studies. After this manual step, the program…
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    Cardiovascular Ultrasound - Latest Articles

  • The impact of aging and atherosclerotic risk factors on transthoracic coronary flow reserve in subjects with normal coronary angiography

    Maurizio Galderisi
    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Age may affect coronary flow reserve (CFR) especially in subjects with atherosclerotic risk factors (ARFs). The aim of this prospective, multicenter, observational study was to determine the effects of aging on CFR in patients with normal epicardial coronary arteries and ARFs. Three-hundred-thirty-five subjects (mean age = 61 years) with at least one ARF but normal coronary angiography underwent high-dose dipyridamole stress-echo with Doppler evaluation of left anterior descending artery. CFR was calculated as the ratio between hyperemic and resting coronary diastolic peak velocities.

  • Fetal cardiac muscle contractility decreases with gestational age: a color-coded tissue velocity imaging study

    Nina Elmstedt
    8 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: Present data regarding how the fetal heart works and develops throughout gestation is limited. However, the possibility to analyze the myocardial velocity profile provides new possibilities to gain further knowledge in this area. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate human fetal myocardial characteristics and deformation properties using color-coded tissue velocity imaging (TVI). MethodsTVI recordings from 55 healthy fetuses, at 18 to 42 weeks of gestation, were acquired at a frame rate of 201-273 frames/s for offline analysis using software enabling retrieval of the…

  • Correction: Visualization of the intracavitary blood flow in systemic ventricles of Fontan patients by contrast echocardiography using particle image velocimetry

    Konstantinos Lampropoulos
    25 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Following publication of our article [Lampropoulos et al., Cardiovascular Ultrasound 2012, 10:5] the authors noted that the legends for Figure 1 and Figure 2 were incorrect.The correct legend for Figure 1 is:Sequence analysis of systemic ventricular flow during systole and diastole in Fontan patients. The vortex from the Fontan group was consistently shorter, wider and rounder. The vortices were located at the centre of the left ventricle throughout diastole and systole and did not redirect flow in a coherent, sequential fashion as in controls. The location, shape and sphericity of the main…

  • Value of segmental myocardial strain by 2-dimensional strain echocardiography for assessment of scar area induced in a rat model of myocardial infarction

    Shu-sheng Liao
    2 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    ObjectivesTwo-dimensional strain echocardiography (2DSE) technique has enabled accurate quantification of regional myocardial function. This experimental study was aimed to investigate the value of 2DSE in detection of segmental regional myocardial dysfunction induced by fibrosis following myocardial infarction in a small animal (rat) model. Methods: A rat model of myocardial infarction was established by ligation of the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery in 17 SD rats. Regional myocardial function was detected by 2DSE at baseline and 4-weeks post-infarction, including…

  • Percutaneous treatment of patients with heart diseases: selection, guidance and follow-up. A review

    Carla Contaldi
    26 Mar 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation, patent foramen ovale, interatrial septal defect, atrial fibrillation and perivalvular leak, are now amenable to percutaneous treatment. These percutaneous procedures require the use of Transthoracic (TTE), Transesophageal (TEE) and/or Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE). This paper provides an overview of the different percutaneous interventions, trying to provide a systematic and comprehensive approach for selection, guidance and follow-up of patients undergoing these procedures, illustrating the key role of echocardiography.
 
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    Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

  • CME Test Questions: May 2012

    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm

  • Radiation Pneumonitis Following Yttrium-90 Radioembolization: Case Report and Literature Review

    Chadwick L. Wright, Jeff D. Werner, Jerry M. Tran, Vanessa L. Gates, Ali A. Rikabi, Manisha H. Shah, Riad Salem
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Abstract: Radiation-induced pneumonitis (RP) is a rare complication of radioembolization with yttrium-90 (90Y) microspheres. The present report describes a case of RP in a patient with liver metastases from a gastrointestinal stromal tumor after radioembolization with 90Y glass microspheres. This patient developed clinical, functional, and radiographic findings consistent with RP, with near-complete pulmonary parenchymal recovery and no clinical evidence of relapse or progressive decline in pulmonary function over a 9-month period. As clinical use of radioembolization expands, rare adverse…

  • What Do We Know about Uterine-Ovarian Anastomoses and Uterine Artery Embolization?

    James B. Spies
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    The study by Lanciego et al () in the current issue of JVIR addresses a question that has undergone relatively little detailed study—that of the relationship of uterine-ovarian anastomoses and outcomes after uterine artery embolization (UAE). Basing their analysis on the study of Razavi and colleagues (), the authors () examined whether the varying types of uterine ovarian anastomoses result in a difference in outcomes after UAE.

  • Forthcoming Articles: June 2012

    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm

  • Intraoperative Portal Vein Stent Placement in Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplantation

    Chao-Long Chen, Allan M. Concejero, Hsin-You Ou, Yu-Fan Cheng, Chun-Yen Yu, Tung-Liang Huang
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    The use of intraoperative portal venography to detect spontaneous portosystemic collateral vessels and evaluate the portal vein (PV) anastomosis has been described in adult living donor liver transplantation (). However, the use of intraoperative venography to address portal venous issues has not been widely described. We report two cases in which this procedure was used to guide intraoperative PV stent placement through an inferior mesenteric vein approach () with use of the stump of the segment 4 PV () in pediatric living donor liver transplant recipients. The use of stents to correct size…
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    Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology - Articles in Press

  • Single-Center Experience with Elective Transcatheter Coil Embolization of Splenic Artery Aneurysms: Technique and Midterm Follow-up - Corrected Proof

    Amish Patel, Joshua L. Weintraub, F. Scott Nowakowski, Edward Kim, Aaron M. Fischman, Sharif H. Ellozy, Peter L. Faries, Ageliki G. Vouyouka, Michael L. Marin, Robert A. Lookstein
    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Purpose: To review a single-center experience with elective coil embolization of splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) and analyze efficacy of the technique at midterm follow-up. Materials and Methods: From 2002 through 2011, 50 patients (28 women, 22 men; age range, 24–89 y; mean age, 53.5 y ± 13.6) underwent transcatheter coil embolization for treatment of SAAs. Pseudoaneurysms and ruptured aneurysms were excluded. A total of 63 SAAs were treated (size, 13–97 mm; mean, 29 mm). Ninety-eight percent of aneurysms were treated with coils alone. Regular follow-up consisted of an office visit and…

  • Interventional Radiologists' Involvement in Evaluation and Management Services and Association with Practice Characteristics - Corrected Proof

    Sharon W. Kwan, Karim Valji
    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Purpose: To characterize the current state and level of interventional radiology evaluation and management (E&M) services provided to the Medicare population and to investigate the relationship between the level of E&M services provided by an individual provider and volumes, charges, and types of procedures performed. Materials and Methods: Based on Medicare claims data, interventional radiology providers were identified and grouped as high or low E&M level providers. Procedure counts, charge values, E&M codes, top diagnoses associated with E&M services, and top procedure codes were tabulated…

  • Irreversible Electroporation in Eradication of Rabbit VX2 Liver Tumor - Corrected Proof

    Edward W. Lee, Daphne Wong, Bashir A. Tafti, Veronica Prieto, Mariam Totonchy, John Hilton, Sarah Dry, Sona Cho, Christopher T. Loh, Stephen T. Kee
    24 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Purpose: To show the effectiveness and safety of irreversible electroporation (IRE) in treating large tumor models. Materials and Methods: VX2 liver tumor implantation was performed in 35 New Zealand White Rabbits. The rabbits were divided into three groups 1 week after implantation. The control group included 15 rabbits; the remaining 20 rabbits were divided into two IRE treatment groups. For the treatment groups, 10 rabbits underwent ablation with a single IRE application (IRE-S group), and 10 rabbits underwent ablation with multiple IRE applications (IRE-M group). Treatments and outcomes…

  • Percutaneous Cryoablation of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma for Local Tumor Control: Feasibility, Outcomes, and Estimated Cost-effectiveness for Palliation - Corrected Proof

    Hyun J. Bang, Peter J. Littrup, Dylan J. Goodrich, Brandt P. Currier, Hussein D. Aoun, Lance K. Heilbrun, Ulka Vaishampayan, Barbara Adam, Allen C. Goodman
    24 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Purpose: To assess complications, local tumor recurrences, overall survival (OS), and estimates of cost-effectiveness for multisite cryoablation (MCA) of oligometastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Materials and Methods: A total of 60 computed tomography- and/or ultrasound-guided percutaneous MCA procedures were performed on 72 tumors in 27 patients (three women and 24 men). Average patient age was 63 years. Tumor location was grouped according to common metastatic sites. Established surgical selection criteria graded patient status. Median OS was determined by Kaplan–Meier method and…

  • Safety of Uterine Artery Embolization in Patients with Preexisting Hydrosalpinx - Corrected Proof

    Nicholas J. Petruzzi, Jeffrey W. McCann, Neel A. Patel, Carin F. Gonsalves
    22 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Purpose: To determine (i) if preexisting hydrosalpinx poses a risk for development of pyosalpinx following uterine artery embolization (UAE) and (ii) the effect of UAE on fallopian tube diameter. Materials and Methods: Between 2005 and 2011, 429 women underwent UAE for treatment of symptomatic leiomyomas. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging before UAE revealed 16 (3.7%) premenopausal women (median age, 47 y; range, 40–52 y) with preexisting hydrosalpinx. Bilateral UAE was performed by using 500–700-μm tris-acryl microspheres with the administration of routine prophylactic antibiotics. Pre-…
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    Human Brain Mapping

  • The topography of brain damage at different stages of Parkinson's disease

    Federica Agosta, Elisa Canu, Tanja Stojković, Michela Pievani, Aleksandra Tomić, Lidia Sarro, Nataša Dragašević, Massimiliano Copetti, Giancarlo Comi, Vladimir S. Kostić, Massimo Filippi
    24 Apr 2012 | 1:51 am
    AbstractThis study investigated gray matter (GM) and white matter (WM) damage in 89 patients at different clinical stages of Parkinson's disease (PD) (17 early, 46 mild, 14 moderate, and 12 severe) to differentiate the trajectories of tissue injury in this condition. PD patients had a very little GM atrophy even at the more advanced stages of the disease. Microstructural damage to the WM occurs with increasing PD severity and involves the brainstem, thalamocortical pathways, olfactory tracts, as well as the major interhemispheric, limbic, and extramotor association tracts. The most marked WM…

  • fMRI evidence of degeneration-induced neuropathic pain in diabetes: Enhanced limbic and striatal activations

    Ming-Tsung Tseng, Ming-Chang Chiang, Chi-Chao Chao, Wen-Yih I. Tseng, Sung-Tsang Hsieh
    21 Apr 2012 | 5:50 am
    AbstractPersistent neuropathic pain due to peripheral nerve degeneration in diabetes is a stressful symptom; however, the underlying neural substrates remain elusive. This study attempted to explore neuroanatomical substrates of thermal hyperalgesia and burning pain in a diabetic cohort due to pathologically proven cutaneous nerve degeneration (the painful group). By applying noxious 44°C heat stimuli to the right foot to provoke neuropathic pain symptoms, brain activation patterns were compared with those of healthy control subjects and patients with a similar degree of cutaneous nerve…

  • Alterations of the salience network in obesity: A resting-state fMRI study

    Isabel García-García, María Ángeles Jurado, Maite Garolera, Bàrbara Segura, Roser Sala-Llonch, Idoia Marqués-Iturria, Roser Pueyo, María José Sender-Palacios, Maria Vernet-Vernet, Ana Narberhaus, Mar Ariza, Carme Junqué
    21 Apr 2012 | 5:49 am
    AbstractObesity is a major health problem in modern societies. It has been related to abnormal functional organization of brain networks believed to process homeostatic (internal) and/or salience (external) information. This study used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging analysis to delineate possible functional changes in brain networks related to obesity. A group of 18 healthy adult participants with obesity were compared with a group of 16 lean participants while performing a resting-state task, with the data being evaluated by independent component analysis. Participants…

  • Damage to left anterior temporal cortex predicts impairment of complex syntactic processing: A lesion-symptom mapping study

    S. Magnusdottir, P. Fillmore, D.B. den Ouden, H. Hjaltason, C. Rorden, O. Kjartansson, L. Bonilha, J. Fridriksson
    21 Apr 2012 | 5:49 am
    AbstractSentence processing problems form a common consequence of left-hemisphere brain injury, in some patients to such an extent that their pattern of language performance is characterized as “agrammatic”. However, the location of left-hemisphere damage that causes such problems remains controversial. It has been suggested that the critical site for syntactic processing is Broca's area of the frontal cortex or, alternatively, that a more widely distributed network is responsible for syntactic processing. The aim of this study was to identify brain regions that are required for…

  • Prolonged rock climbing activity induces structural changes in cerebellum and parietal lobe

    Margherita Di Paola, Carlo Caltagirone, Laura Petrosini
    21 Apr 2012 | 5:49 am
    AbstractThis article analyzes whether climbing, a motor activity featured by upward movements by using both feet and hands, generation of new strategies of motor control, maintenance of not stable equilibrium and adoption of long-lasting quadrupedal posture, is able to modify specific brain areas. MRI data of 10 word-class mountain climbers (MC) and 10 age-matched controls, with no climbing experience were acquired. Combining region-of-interest analyses and voxel-based morphometry we investigated cerebellar volumes and correlation between cerebellum and whole cerebral gray matter. In…
 
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    International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - Articles in Press

  • Dose-Effect Relationship in Chemoradiotherapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Randomized Trial Comparing Two Radiation Doses - Corrected Proof

    Anders Jakobsen, John Ploen, Té Vuong, Ane Appelt, Jan Lindebjerg, Soren R. Rafaelsen
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Purpose: Locally advanced rectal cancer represents a major therapeutic challenge. Preoperative chemoradiation therapy is considered standard, but little is known about the dose-effect relationship. The present study represents a dose-escalation phase III trial comparing 2 doses of radiation.Methods and Materials: The inclusion criteria were resectable T3 and T4 tumors with a circumferential margin of ≤5 mm on magnetic resonance imaging. The patients were randomized to receive 50.4 Gy in 28 fractions to the tumor and pelvic lymph nodes (arm A) or the same treatment supplemented with an…

  • No Effect of the Transforming Growth Factor β1 Promoter Polymorphism C-509T on TGFB1 Gene Expression, Protein Secretion, or Cellular Radiosensitivity - Corrected Proof

    Sebastian Reuther, Elisabeth Metzke, Michael Bonin, Cordula Petersen, Ekkehard Dikomey, Annette Raabe
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Purpose: To study whether the promoter polymorphism (C-509T) affects transforming growth factor β1 gene (TGFB1) expression, protein secretion, and/or cellular radiosensitivity for both human lymphocytes and fibroblasts.Methods and Materials: Experiments were performed with lymphocytes taken either from 124 breast cancer patients or 59 pairs of normal monozygotic twins. We used 15 normal human primary fibroblast strains as controls. The C-509T genotype was determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism or TaqMan single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping…

  • A One-Step Cone-Beam CT-Enabled Planning-to-Treatment Model for Palliative Radiotherapy-From Development to Implementation - Corrected Proof

    Rebecca K.S. Wong, Daniel Letourneau, Anita Varma, Jean Pierre Bissonnette, David Fitzpatrick, Daniel Grabarz, Christine Elder, Melanie Martin, Andrea Bezjak, Tony Panzarella, Mary Gospodarowicz, David A. Jaffray
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Purpose: To develop a cone-beam computed tomography (CT)–enabled one-step simulation-to-treatment process for the treatment of bone metastases.Methods and Materials: A three-phase prospective study was conducted. Patients requiring palliative radiotherapy to the spine, mediastinum, or abdomen/pelvis suitable for treatment with simple beam geometry (≤2 beams) were accrued. Phase A established the accuracy of cone-beam CT images for the purpose of gross tumor target volume (GTV) definition. Phase B evaluated the feasibility of implementing the cone-beam CT–enabled planning process at the…

  • Predictors of Toxicity After Image-guided High-dose-rate Interstitial Brachytherapy for Gynecologic Cancer - Corrected Proof

    Larissa J. Lee, Akila N. Viswanathan
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Purpose: To identify predictors of grade 3-4 complications and grade 2-4 rectal toxicity after three-dimensional image-guided high-dose-rate (HDR) interstitial brachytherapy for gynecologic cancer.Methods and Materials: Records were reviewed for 51 women (22 with primary disease and 29 with recurrence) treated with HDR interstitial brachytherapy. A single interstitial insertion was performed with image guidance by computed tomography (n = 43) or magnetic resonance imaging (n = 8). The median delivered dose in equivalent 2-Gy fractions was 72.0 Gy (45 Gy for external-beam radiation therapy…

  • Risk of Radiation Retinopathy in Patients With Orbital and Ocular Lymphoma - Corrected Proof

    Megha Kaushik, Jose S. Pulido, Steven E. Schild, Scott Stafford
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Purpose: Radiation retinopathy is a potential long-term complication of radiation therapy to the orbit. The risk of developing this adverse effect is dose dependent; however, the threshold is unclear. The aim of this study was to identify the risk of developing radiation retinopathy at increasing radiation doses.Methods and Materials: A 40-year retrospective review was performed of patients who received external beam radiation therapy for ocular/orbital non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).Results: Sixty-seven patients who had at least one ophthalmic follow-up examination were included in this study.
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  • Atypically located pericardial cyst compressing the left ventricle during the whole cardiac cycle: A case report

    Wenjing Bi, Wei Qiao, Cong Shang, Feifei Sun, Weidong Ren
    14 May 2012 | 11:53 pm
    AbstractWe report the uncommon case of a pericardial cyst with unremitting compression of the left ventricle during the whole cardiac cycle, but normal ejection fraction. On CT scan, the cyst was found at an atypical location, lateral to the pulmonary artery, the ascending aorta, and the right ventricular outflow tract in the left anterior mediastinum. The radio-density of the cyst was 41 Hounsfield units (HU), higher than other cases reported in the literature. As the cyst was stable, conservative treatment was adopted. The usefulness of echocardiography for the diagnosis and follow-up of…

  • Pneumopericardium diagnosis by point-of-care ultrasonography

    Xavier Bobbia, Pierre Géraud Claret, Laurent Muller, Jean Emmanuel de La Coussaye
    14 May 2012 | 11:53 pm
    AbstractFocused cardiac ultrasound by the emergency physician has become a fundamental tool to expedite the diagnostic evaluation of the patient at bedside. We report the case of a patient admitted to the emergency department for respiratory distress. He was examined by an emergency physician who performed a bedside echocardiography. Bright spots were seen rapidly moving along the pericardial layer during diastole with comet-tail artifacts extending across the whole image of the heart and disappearing during systole, suggesting pneumopericardium. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin…

  • Sonography of the adrenal glands in the adult

    Kyoung Won Kim, Jeong Kon Kim, Hyuck Jae Choi, Mi-hyun Kim, Jeongjin Lee, Kyoung-Sik Cho
    14 May 2012 | 11:52 pm
    AbstractAlthough its capability has been overlooked, sonography can be a useful screening tool for adrenal lesion in adults. In this article, we discuss scan technique, patient positioning, and anatomic consideration for adrenal sonography in adults and illustrate sonographic appearance of normal adrenal gland as well as adrenal tumors and tumor-like lesions. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound, 2012;

  • Patient's assessment of discomfort during ultrasound-guided injection of Morton's neuroma: selecting the optimal approach

    Lee Pheng Yap, Eugene McNally
    14 May 2012 | 11:52 pm
    AbstractPurposeAssess patient discomfort during two different methods of injection of Morton's neuroma.MethodsSixty-eight patients referred for ultrasound-guided injection of Morton's neuroma had punctures performed dorsal or plantar to the interdigital skin crease, with and without preliminary subcutaneous local anesthesia (LA). Patients rated discomfort during skin puncture (SP) and needle advancement (NA) using a visual analog scale.ResultsAverage pain score was 4.4 ± 2.3 (1 SD) for the plantar approach and 2.9 ± 2.0 for the dorsal approach. This difference was statistically significant…

  • Pseudoaneurysm of the genicular artery after wound closure using a skin stapler in a child

    Cemil Gürses, A. Eda Parlak Temeloğlu, Yeliz Tuna, Bekir Erol, Mert Köroğlu
    14 May 2012 | 11:38 pm
    AbstractA 9-year-old child with a left humerus fracture also had minor skin cuts on the right knee, which were closed with a skin stapler. After 1 week, a medial superior genicular artery pseudoaneurysm developed, which was treated by ultrasound-guided compression. This case illustrates a unique complication of the use of a skin stapler device.© 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 2012
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  • An athymic rat model of cutaneous radiation injury designed to study human tissue-based wound therapy

    Lucas Rifkin
    7 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    PurposeTo describe a pilot study for a novel preclinical model used to test human tissue-basedtherapies in the setting of cutaneous radiation injury. Methods: A protocol was designed to irradiate the skin of athymic rats while sparing the body andinternal organs by utilizing a non-occlusive skin clamp along with an x-ray image guidedstereotactic irradiator. Each rat was irradiated both on the right and the left flank with acircular field at a 20 cm source-to-surface distance (SSD). Single fractions of 30.4 Gy, 41.5Gy, 52.6 Gy, 65.5 Gy, and 76.5 Gy were applied in a dose-finding trial. Eight…

  • Clinical outcomes and toxicity using Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for advanced cholangiocarcinoma

    Brandon Barney
    2 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: To report single-institutional clinical outcomes and toxicity with SBRT forcholangiocarcinoma. Methods: From March 2009 to July 2011, 10 patients with 12 unresectable primary (n = 6) or recurrent(n = 6) cholangiocarcinoma lesions underwent abdominal SBRT. Sites treated included liver(n = 10), abdominal lymph nodes (n = 1), and adrenal gland (n = 1). SBRT was delivered inthree (n = 2) or five (n = 10) consecutive daily fractions over one week. The medianprescription dose was 55 Gy (range, 45-60). Treatment response was graded by RECISTv.1.1, and toxicities were scored by CTCAE…

  • The prognostic value of expression of HIF1alpha, EGFR and VEGF-A, in localized prostate cancer for intermediate- and high-risk patients treated with radiation therapy with or without androgen deprivation therapy

    Damien Weber
    29 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    PurposeAndrogens stimulate the production of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF1alpha) and ultimately vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF-A). Additionally, epithelial growth factor (EGF) mediates HIF1alpha production. Carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) expression is associated with tumor cell hypoxia in a variety of malignancies. This study assesses the prognostic relation between HIF1alpha, VEGF-A, EGF Receptor and CAIX expression by immunochemistry in diagnostic samples of patients with intermediate- and high-risk localized prostate cancer treated with radiation therapy, with or without androgen…

  • Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the genes ATM, GSTP1, SOD2, TGFB1, XPD and XRCC1 with risk of severe erythema after breast conserving radiotherapy

    Annette Raabe
    25 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    PurposeTo examine the association of polymorphisms in ATM (codon 158), GSTP1 (codon 105), SOD2 (codon 16), TGFB1 (position 509), XPD (codon 751), and XRCC1 (codon 399) with the risk of severe erythema after breast conserving radiotherapy.Methods and materialsRetrospective analysis of 83 breast cancer patients treated with breast conserving radiotherapy. A total dose of 50.4 Gy was administered, applying 1.8 Gy/fraction within 42 days. Erythema was evaluated according to the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) score. DNA was extracted from blood samples and polymorphisms were determined…

  • Determination of cytokine protein levels in oral secretions in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies

    Deborah Citrin
    25 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: Cytokines may be elevated in tumor and normal tissues following irradiation. Cytokine expression in these tissues may predict for toxicity or tumor control. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility of measuring local salivary cytokine levels using buccal sponges in patients receiving chemo-radiation for head and neck malignancies.Patients and Methods11 patients with epithelial malignancies of the head and neck were recruiting to this study. All patients received radiotherapy to the head and neck region with doses ranging between 60 - 67.5 Gy. Chemotherapy…
 
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  • X-RAY - OFF LIMITS

    MrDJRech
    24 Apr 2012 | 7:26 am
    X-Ray is out to prove he’s the hardest rapper doing it at the moment, the guy can flow I wont deny that, but I’ll leave it for you to decide if he’s the one right now, judging by his Quason Matthews directed music video ”Off Limits”.

  • UT Dallas Researchers Look To Give Your Smartphone X-Ray Vison

    webbiegh
    23 Apr 2012 | 12:30 pm
    When you were a kid you probably debated with your friends which super power would be the best to have. If you were the kid who said x-ray vision, your dream may be coming true thanks to some University of Texas at Dallas researchers. To pull off the ability to make your smart phone an x-ray machine, scientists tapped into a portion of electromagnetic field that exists between microwave and infrared known as the terahertz range. The technology should easily integrated into your mobile phone. For privacy reasons the equipment is being designed to operate at no more than four inches from…

  • A speed bump!

    Walt Out West
    23 Apr 2012 | 10:04 am
    I hit the dirt between Exposition and Cherry Creek Drive a couple weeks back. I have four weeks 'til I can ride outside. Grrrr.

  • Inverse Conclusion Constructed

    annmagenta
    23 Apr 2012 | 8:37 am
    Created with Gravilocity

  • The need for a new BMI category

    PRSresident
    22 Apr 2012 | 6:10 pm
    When you weigh in excess of 250 kg (> 550 lb) and have a BMI of almost 85, there is no diagnostic modality that can adequately assess your injuries; no amount of x-rays will penetrate your soft tissue and the CT scan bed would collapse under your weight. Fortunately, it also means that if you were in a terrible motor vehicle collision, there’s a good chance that same soft tissue will protect your bones and insides from damage. Calculate your BMI here. If it’s over 50, I’ve designated it a new category: supra-obese. Greater than 75? Supra-obese, squared.
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  • MRI Friendly Pacemaker-Now in India

    Sumer Sethi
    16 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is generally contraindicated in patients with pacemakers. However, in February 2011, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Revo MRI SureScan Pacing System, which is the first cardiac pacemaker designed to be used safely during MRI examinations. Meditronic manufactures the same. This is available in India and  is being used by Cardiologists  So  next time , we refuse  a case, ask "is it  MR Safe"? By Dr MGK Murthy. From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine.

  • CONGENITAL HIGH AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION SYNDROME [CHAOS ] - An antenatal ultrasound diagnosis

    Sumer Sethi
    13 May 2012 | 11:40 am
    CHAOS  -  Refers to a rare & fatal congenital anomaly seen due to obstruction of upper airway  in fetal life either due to oropharyngeal or neck masses , & or most common being laryngeal / tracheal atresia.  The risk of associated  chromosomal anomaly is very rare , and overall the prognosis is considered to be poor.  However some cases can be treated with neonatal intervention such as ,  ex -  utero – intrapartum treatment By- Dr.Subhash Tailor M.D.[ Radiology] Bhilwara [Rajasthan] Antenatal ultraound diagnostic criterias are …

  • Migrated Urethral Stent-Rare Case Report

    Sumer Sethi
    10 May 2012 | 12:47 pm
    This patient 70 years-old, could not provide any information except that he was operated in the bladder 7 years ago. He was referred for CT from the urologist because he felt some hardness in the perineum. A percutaneous catheter was used for urination. We found diastasis of the pubic symphysis with sclerotic edges. A metallic apparatus is seen into the symphysis. We speculate that urethral stent migrated into the symphysis. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.  Case submitted by - NIKOLAOS VOUGIOUKLIS From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology…

  • Intradural spinal lipoma-MRI

    Sumer Sethi
    4 May 2012 | 11:55 am
    This is a 30 year old patient with evidence of focal area of T1/T2 hyperintensity in relation to intradural compartment at L1-L2 level inseparable to conus terminalis possibly indicating intradural lipoma. No obvious posterior element dysraphism. No obvious communication to subcutaneous adipose tissue. Intradural spinal lipoma is the least common form of spinal lipoma representing less than 1% of primary spinal tumours. They are believed to be embryogenetic in origin and are related to lipomyelo(meningo)cele with which they share a common origin in the separation of the neural from the…

  • Penang Work shop announcement-MSK Imaging

    Sumer Sethi
    2 May 2012 | 5:36 am
    Yet another episode of immensely popular and reputed MSK imaging course in Penang Malaysia conducted by Professor John George. Registrations are open and limited. Here is the flyer. Hurry up seats here fill up very fast.  Those who would like the flyer , programme and registration  fee to please contact on msk.rad@gmail.com From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at sales@teleradproviders.com
 
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  • Growing Usage of Ultrasound Technology

    blogger
    10 May 2012 | 10:33 pm
    As most people remember, the ultrasound machine gained notoriety when it became customary to take pictures of a growing fetus while in-utero. When they first became popular, these grainy black and white images barely resembled a baby, but today’s 3D ultrasound images are remarkably clear and full of detail. Just like the obstetric ultrasound has evolved over the years, so has ultrasound technology itself. Now, in addition to being a non-invasive diagnostic tool it is also making strides in the field of non-invasive surgery. Advantages of ultrasound technology are focused around its ability…

  • How an Ultrasound Machine Can Detect Breast Cancer

    blogger
    30 Mar 2012 | 4:57 pm
    Mammograms are the most commonly used diagnostic tool used today to detect and diagnose breast cancer. Every year, millions of women schedule routine mammogram tests. However, there has been controversy surrounding the idea as to whether or not this is the most effective method, since mammograms are not always accurate and have provided many women with a misdiagnosis. In addition, some skeptics are extremely concerned as to whether this is the safest health method to use since breast tissue can be extremely sensitive to radiation. Many health professionals stand by the belief that ultrasound…

  • Portable Ultrasound Market Booms with Compact Machines

    blogger
    19 Mar 2012 | 5:24 pm
    Portable ultrasound machine sales have been on the rise. In 2010 alone, sales for portable ultrasound machines rose twenty-one percent from the previous year. The market is expected to continue growing with sales of portable units exceeding traditional units. There is no doubt that technology has improved over the years and smaller machines are more adaptable and now capable of producing better results than they did in the past. Medical offices and physicians should always assess the needs of their specialty and their patient needs before deciding what type of ultrasound machine to purchase…

  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

    blogger
    28 Feb 2012 | 5:20 pm
    Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is a combination of ultrasound and endoscopy. Endoscopy is the procedure of inserting a tube into the rectum or mouth to view a patient’s digestive tract. Ultrasound machine technology uses sound waves of high frequency to generate images of various internal organs and body parts.  Thus, endoscopic ultrasound technology can generate information and images of the digestive tract and the tissues and organs that surround it. EUS differs from traditional ultrasound because a miniature ultrasound transducer is attached on one end of the endoscope. When the endoscope…

  • Ultrasound Machine Technology in Rheumatology

    blogger
    14 Feb 2012 | 6:55 pm
    Ultrasound machine technology in rheumatology practices has been a growing trend in the United States. Ultrasound machines are able to offer state of the art technology in diagnosis and treatment of many rheumatic diseases. For this reason, in many rheumatologist offices, the ultrasound machine is becoming a staple in the examination process, much like the stethoscope. Magnetic resonance imaging, which is commonly used in rheumatology treatment, is not a sophisticated technology like ultrasound. One major difference is that ultrasound machines allow doctors to view the joints in real-time.
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  • Applying Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare – A look At Product Development

    Jeremy Enfinger
    11 May 2012 | 10:16 pm
    Blog author: Helen Titus, Marketing Director, Digital Capture Solutions, Carestream The pursuit of less waste, reduced variances and cost-effective, quality care is driving lean six sigma projects at healthcare facilities across the globe—you may be involved in your facility’s full-scale six sigma imitative or you may be applying lean principles to simply improve the productivity of your department. Lean Six Sigma is not unique to providers. It’s impacting the whole healthcare ecosystem, including vendors like Carestream. It is extensively deployed throughout our manufacturing…

  • What is mAs?

    Jeremy Enfinger
    10 May 2012 | 1:54 am
    Some "back to basics" discussion for entry-level Radiography students:

  • Becoming an X-Ray Tech

    Jeremy Enfinger
    6 May 2012 | 3:20 pm
    Coming Soon... a new resource for those interested in pursuing a career as a Radiologic Technologist.   More information to follow.   Visit here to get updates.

  • 10 "Do's" and 10 "Don'ts" When it's Slow

    Jeremy Enfinger
    2 May 2012 | 11:02 pm
    When staff techs and students aren't performing their primary function of taking x-rays, they sometimes struggle coming up with ideas of things to do to remain productive.  You might be at a clinical site that rarely slows down long enough for you to get in trouble, but sooner or later, you will run into one of those low-volume days.  I'm not trying to say that you shouldn't take an opportunity to relax once in a while, but sooner or later, something will need to be accomplished with all the people standing around or people will probably be sent home. What you decide to do with this…

  • Radiograph of the Week

    Jeremy Enfinger
    30 Apr 2012 | 10:21 pm
    What's the diagnosis? Explain in the comments:  
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