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November 2008 Blog Posts (124)

Philips introduces ‘big-bore’ PET/CT

November 30, 2008 DiagnosticImaging.com. Philips introduces ‘big-bore’ PET/CT By Greg Freiherr In a bid to extend radiation oncology applications, engineers at Philips Healthcare have widened the bore of the company's premium Gemini TF PET/CT scanner to create the industry's first big-bore hybrid. Priced north of $2 million, the Gemini TF Big Bore is scheduled to begin shipping next year. Philips is showcasing the Big Bore this week on the RSNA exhibit floor, and beta testing will begin at the… Continue

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try to guess which its the cause of the obstruction of my cases.....

i'm waiting your opinion..

Added by pierleone lucatelli on November 28, 2008 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

ACR Resident and Fellow Section E-News

November 2008

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IN THIS ISSUE

* MRI Teaching File - Evolving to fit your needs

* ACR at 2008 RSNA - RFS Reception and More!

* Nominations are Being Accepted for Members-in-training to Attend a Meeting of Radiology's Leaders

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ACR/ASTRO Announce Joint Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation Program

Fairfax, Va., November 26, 2008 – The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology and the American College of Radiology have announced a new partnership for radiation oncology practice accreditation that builds on the ACR’s current successful program that has served as the industry standard for more than 20 years.

As a result of this collaboration, radiation oncology programs will have expanded access to this well established and efficient process of both self-assessment… Continue

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Natural history of invasive breast cancer suggests some cancers regress

November 26, 2008 Natural history of invasive breast cancer suggests some cancers regress By Rebekah Moan Unexpected findings from a study of Norwegian women who have and have not received routine biennial screening mammography suggest some breast cancers may spontaneously regress. Dr. Per-Henrik Zahl, a senior statistician in the epidemiology department at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo, and colleagues compared cumulative breast cancer incidence in age-matched cohorts of… Continue

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Diagnostic Imaging North America - December 2008

November 26, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging North America - December 2008 COVER STORY By: Donna Domino * Remaking the grade: Delayed resident testing stirs debate DEPARTMENTS Agenda By: John C. Hayes * Expert brings insights, history, strong opinions to NSF controversy Overread * European hospitals cope with Mo-99 supply crisis * 3T MRI alone outperforms enhanced MR arthrography * Ultrasound unveils source of stump pain in amputees * Molecular imaging scientist shares Nobel Prize for Chemistry * 3T MR… Continue

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RSNA Preview: Trials examine added value of advanced breast imaging strategies

November 25, 2008 DiagnosticImaging.com. RSNA Preview: Trials examine added value of advanced breast imaging strategies By Rebekah Moan Themes emerging from breast imaging abstracts at the upcoming RSNA include the increased use of breast MRI, full-field digital mammography versus film-screen mammography, and more. There is a special session on Tuesday looking at breast cancer risk: how to measure it and what to do with it. …

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RSNA preview: New session covers advancements made in Japan

November 25, 2008 RSNA preview: New session covers advancements made in Japan By Rebekah Moan The RSNA will underscore the unique achievements of Japanese imaging researchers in "Japan Presents," a presentation of seven scientific papers focusing on diagnostic radiology. On Monday, Dec. 1, each paper will be introduced with the Japanese spin on ideas and concepts. "Professor [Kuni] Ohtomo and I chose the most up-to-date studies in CT technology and MRI in Japan," said session moderator Dr.… Continue

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Nuclear imaging studies bounce back from 2006 decline

November 25, 2008 Nuclear imaging studies bounce back from 2006 decline By H.A. Abella Nearly 16 million U.S. patients underwent nuclear imaging procedures in 2007, according to a report by marketing research firm IMV Medical Information Division. The figure shows a 3% jump compared with the 15.2 million patients who had a nuclear medicine exam back in 2006. Approximately 15.7 million patients underwent these procedures in 7320 hospital and nonhospital sites during 2007. The figure represents a… Continue

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Study quantifies report turnaround and productivity improvements under PACS

November 24, 2008 Study quantifies report turnaround and productivity improvements under PACS By Douglas Page A five-year hospital audit showed PACS use leads to sustained improvements in productivity and reporting times, according to a recent U.K. study. In the three years following PACS installation in 2003, reporting times were found to have decreased by 25% and productivity improved by 18% at St. George's Hospital NHS Trust in London (Clin Radiol 2008;63(7):796-804). …

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Superbug MRSA Infections – a new cause of concern for patients and radiologists

Dr. Peter Rothschild is one of the world's prime MRI experts and has completed his M.D. from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. He worked as the Medical Director of the research laboratory at the University of California; San Francisco. He is a Board Certified Radiologist and has even written a book named Open MRI. He is an Professor of Radiology at University of California. Patient Comfort Systems was founded by Dr. Peter Rothschild and he is currently the president of it.

Dr.… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on November 24, 2008 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

RSNA 2008: radRounds congratulates this the RSNA 2008 Outstanding Researcher and Outstanding Educator

radRounds (NEW YORK) -- We'd like to congratulate this year's RSNA 2008 Outstanding Researcher and Outstanding Educator:

- Dr. Ralph Weissleder, MD PhD

- Dr. Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD

The RSNA 2008 awards will be presented during the opening session of the RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting 2008, Sunday, November 30, 8:30 AM, Arie Crown Theater, Lakeside Center, Level 2.

What are these awards?

The RSNA 2008 Outstanding Researcher Award and… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on November 24, 2008 at 1:30am — No Comments

Average Radiologist Salary Increased in Annual LocumTenens.com Survey

Alpharetta, Ga. (Vocus/PRWEB) November 20, 2008 -- Already handicapped by closer third-party-payer scrutiny of rising imaging costs, many radiologists fear the additional, potential effect of universal healthcare coverage on their medical practices. More than half (52 percent) of radiologists responding to a recent radiologist salary survey conducted by physician recruiting firm LocumTenens.com said universal healthcare would negatively affect their personal incomes.

Among almost 200… Continue

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Medicsight brings a new software for radiologists

It is always said by experts – an early detection of cancer can increase the chances of patient’s survival. Medicsight – a computer based detection software developer, has taken one step forward in that direction and has developed a software (ColonCad Image Analysis) especially for radiologists, which helps in the early detection of cancers.

Cancer is one of those rare diseases for which humans are yet to find a solution (cure). Now this software will be very useful to radiologists… Continue

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RSNA 2008: AGFA New Technologies / Updates

AGFA will be presenting Booth #4800 in the South Building - Hall A of McCormick Place, Chicago.

At RSNA 2008 Agfa HealthCare will offer visitors the opportunity to discover its state-of-the-art Imaging and Informatics solutions that help meet the major challenges faced by modern healthcare providers, including increased patient and image volumes, and the demands of multi-site consolidation and varied technological standards. At its booth, Agfa HealthCare will highlight three core… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on November 23, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Radiology website review: RadDaily.com

If you use Auntminnie or ACR Case in Point, here is yet another great site for cases of the day run/started by one of our radRounds members. Check out RADDAILY.COM. As per their website, here is a brief description of the site:

RadDaily.com is a radiology resource for medical students, technologists, radiology residents and radiologists. The purpose of the website is to provide users with a daily image with a brief desription. There are other websites that show daily cases which… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on November 23, 2008 at 5:20pm — No Comments

UPMC to set up cancer centers abroad

radRounds (NEW YORK) -- UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) in association with the GE Healthcare is planning to set up cancer treatment centers abroad in Turkey, Greece, South Korea, Germany and other parts of the world. Presently GE is operating in more that 100 nations and has over 20 years of experience in Turkey. Probably this must be a strong reason why UPMC has chosen to shake hands with GE Healthcare. This announcement was made on Thursday 13th November 2008. UPMS is planning… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on November 22, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

AMICAS releases its next generation PACS Version 6.0

radRounds (NEW YORK) -- AMICAS a leading company providing radiology image and information management services has introduced its new AMICAS PACS(TM) Version 6.0. It will be formally showcased at the meeting of RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) to be held on 30th November 2008.

Many advanced features have been included in the new AMICAS PACS Version 6.0 as compared to its earlier versions. Intrinsic 3D, refined mammography workflow, highly developed personalization,… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on November 21, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Postelection moves signal healthcare reform action

November 21, 2008 Postelection moves signal healthcare reform action By James Brice President-elect Barack Obama's appointment of former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle to head the Department of Health and Human Services, combined with a commitment from insurers and a detailed plan from the chair of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, suggests strongly that healthcare reform will be a top priority for the new administration and the 111th Congress. As director of the federal department… Continue

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Imaging takes a hard check

November 21, 2008 Imaging takes a hard check By Greg Freiherr "Skate to where the puck is going, not to where it is," Wayne Gretzky said. The medical imaging community would love to follow this advice in planning its future. The problem is that nobody knows where the puck is going.

See full article and related articles at DiagnosticImaging.com

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