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Medicare proposals attack self-referrals

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Medicare proposals attack self-referrals Proposal would make nonhospital imaging subject to IDTF, anti-markup restrictions BY THOMAS W. GREESON, J.D. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is hardly a coincidence that the General Accountability Office released a major report on the growth of Medicare Part B imaging services at the same time the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued sweeping rules that… Continue

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Medicare imaging soars from in-office services

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Medicare imaging soars from in-office services Radiologists’ share of office-based market declines as more cardiologists bill for high-tech imaging -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Radiologists' share of office-based market declines as more cardiologists bill for high-tech imaging A recent study blames a shift of medical imaging to in-office services owned by referring physicians for more than doubling the… Continue

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Medicare imaging soars from in-office services

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Medicare imaging soars from in-office services Radiologists’ share of office-based market declines as more cardiologists bill for high-tech imaging -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Radiologists' share of office-based market declines as more cardiologists bill for high-tech imaging A recent study blames a shift of medical imaging to in-office services owned by referring physicians for more than doubling the… Continue

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Medical-grade PACS displays outshine consumer models

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Medical-grade PACS displays outshine consumer models Price differences muddy decision-making waters in clinical comparisons of subtle monitor luminescence measures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consumer monitors carried by electronics stores may be functional and economical for radiology, but when put to the test by a year of use, they fall short compared with medical-grade monitors. That's the conclusion… Continue

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Japanese firm targets U.S. market for 3D visualization

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Japanese firm targets U.S. market for 3D visualization PACS-compatible workstation offers ease of use along with high-quality image processing function -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PACS-compatible workstation offers ease of use along with high-quality image processing function A Japanese company has joined the 3D fray. Although a newcomer to the U.S. market, Ziosoft is anything but new to medical… Continue

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Imaging helps in diagnosis of musculoskeletal masses

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Imaging helps in diagnosis of musculoskeletal masses Lack of specific clinical symptoms and misinterpreted radiological findings can delay diagnosis of tumors in extremities BY KLAUS STROBEL, M.D., THOMAS HANY, M.D., AND PATRICK VEIT-HAIBACH, M.D. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Primary malignant musculoskeletal tumors are an inhomogeneous group of lesions originating from mesenchymal tissues. Soft-tissue… Continue

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Higher digital mammography recalls represent temporary problem

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Higher digital mammography recalls represent temporary problem Learning curve in mixed radiologic environments leads to bump in repeat exams that may fade with growing familiarity BY STAMATIA DESTOUNIS, M.D. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As imaging centers convert their workflow to capitalize on the benefits of digital mammography, some radiologists are concerned about the possibility of an increase in the… Continue

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Hand-carried system brings premium features to bedside

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Hand-carried system brings premium features to bedside Ultrasound cart options transport peripherals, even allow for rolling offsite like carry-on airline luggage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ultrasound cart options transport peripherals, even allow for rolling offsite like carry-on airline luggage Philips Healthcare will begin pitching its first hand-carried ultrasound scanner this month. The scanner,… Continue

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Complex applications must defer to system limitations

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Complex applications must defer to system limitations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The advent of PACS has opened up a wealth of new ways to work with imaging data. Radiologists must be prepared to compromise, though, when seeking out practical solutions for daily use. If added sophistication means overcomplexity, then it may be time to think again, according to speakers at this year's European Congress of… Continue

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Trends portend eventual blend of cardiology PACS, radiology

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Trends portend eventual blend of cardiology PACS, radiology Cardiologists begin to confront need for digital report and image management, while IT managers look for unified archiving solutions Douglas Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Radiology PACS and cardiology PACS have more in common than the same last name. Similarities include diagnostic workstations, archive infrastructure, DICOM modality work list… Continue

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Three-D software added to PACS speeds workflow

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Three-D software added to PACS speeds workflow -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Image-intensive CT and MRI studies can provide radiologists with invaluable diagnostic information—once they have accessed the data-rich studies, that is. Moving large volumetric studies around the hospital network can cause bottlenecks, while time spent loading the images onto a workstation can slow reporting workflows. The Glan… Continue

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'See no evil' butts up against learning curve

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. 'See no evil' butts up against learning curve Trying to hide errors makes it impossible to ever learn from and avoid repeating the BY ERIC TREFELNER, M.D. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, Roger. How are things at Memorial Hospital? What are you in line for?" "Things are fine at the hospital. I'm here getting a second mortgage for a ski lodge we're buying. And you?" "I'm getting a third mortgage to pay… Continue

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Rights, like muscles, need regular exercising in order to grow stronger

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Rights, like muscles, need regular exercising in order to grow stronger John C. Hayes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Most radiologists probably don't spend a lot of time thinking about the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but as reporters and editors covering the field of radiology, we do. One element of the First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press, or, in more modern terms, the news media.… Continue

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Preoperative breast imaging guides surgical management

September 5, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Preoperative breast imaging guides surgical management Tumor size, metastatic spread, and location of additional cancerous foci determine viability of various breast conservation approaches BY EAVAN THORNTON, M.B., MRCPI, SEAMUS LOOBY, M.B., MRCPI, FFR(RCSI), AND LORNA HANLON, M.B., MRCPI(PAEDS) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in adult women. One woman in 11 will… Continue

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Ob/gyns endorse uterine artery embolization for fibroids

September 5, 2008 Ob/gyns endorse uterine artery embolization for fibroids H. A. Abella -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recommended uterine artery embolization as an alternative to hysterectomy in the management of leiomyomas, according to a statement published in its latest practice bulletin. The August practice bulletin, "Alternatives to hysterectomy in the management of leiomyomas,"… Continue

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Brain imaging links chronic insomnia to reversible cognitive deficits

September 4, 2008 Brain imaging links chronic insomnia to reversible cognitive deficits Kelly Wagner, American Academy of Sleep Medicine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MR neuroimaging research has found that cognitive processes relating to verbal fluency are compromised in people with insomnia despite the absence of a behavioral deficit. These specific brain function alterations can be reversed, however, through nonpharmacological treatment with… Continue

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iPhone for Radiologists (and other Doctors too!)

Dr. iPhone is in the house. Since the release of the iPhone there has been quite a few applications just for health-related applications. Some examples of iPhone Apps for the new 3G include: - Netter's Atlas (Musculoskeletal Anatomy, General Anatomy, Neuroanatomy editions) - MIMVista (medical imaging viewer, DICOM viewer (free!)) - ADAM symptom navigator - medfileOnline - store medical records - Pocket First Aid Guide - high yield points on how to… Continue

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PET leads to treatment changes in majority of colorectal cancers

September 2, 2008 PET leads to treatment changes in majority of colorectal cancers Amy Shaw, SNM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The largest multi-institutional study to date examining the effect of PET on the management of recurrent colorectal cancer has found that its finding led to change in the treatment plans for more than half of patients. The study, which appeared in the September issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine, was conducted at… Continue

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ProSolv Cardiovascular, a FUJIFILM company, has recently announced the availability of ProSolv® Cardiovascular 4.0.

ProSolv Cardiovascular, a FUJIFILM company, has recently announced the availability of ProSolv® Cardiovascular 4.0. This is a new software which also features ProSolv as a Web-based application for complete reporting and viewing capabilities using the Web communication protocols, which are secured via SSL. This is in addition to the Web URL single-click application download and installation. Other enhancements in the software include advanced clinical tools to enhance the diagnostic… Continue

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