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Average Radiologist Salary Increased in Annual LocumTenens.com Survey

In a press release by Vocus, LocumTenens.com releases its data on radiologist salaries:



"Alpharetta, Ga. (Vocus) 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… Continue

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RSNA preview: Scientific sessions expand limits of imaging diagnosis and guidance

November 20, 2008 RSNA preview: Scientific sessions expand limits of imaging diagnosis and guidance By James Brice There is nothing like a little momentum to help the RSNA organizers present the latest developments in imaging research in the meeting's scientific sessions. Everyone associated with imaging sciences from Beijing to New York City understands that presenting research in Chicago is an essential requirement for membership in this unique community. More than 210 volunteers assigned to… Continue

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RSNA preview: Focus sessions explore imaging controversies

November 20, 2008 DiagnosticImaging.com. RSNA preview: Focus sessions explore imaging controversies By James Brice You can tell by the titles of special focus sessions planned for the 2008 RSNA that program committee chair Dr. Robert M. Quencer sees an opportunity to use the sessions to examine tough issues affecting clinical imaging practice. Nothing creates more tension for community-based radiologists than an increasing workload. “Imaging Overload: Dealing with It,” aims specifically at this… Continue

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RSNA preview: CT coronary angiography, CT colonography gain widespread use

November 20, 2008 RSNA preview: CT coronary angiography, CT colonography gain widespread use By Donna Domino Highlights of the 2008 RSNA meeting include discussions about the use of CT angiography as a noninvasive technique for diagnosing coronary artery disease and the replacement of standard optical colonoscopy with CT colonography to screen for colon cancer. Coronary CTA is a hot topic, said Dr. David Levin, professor emeritus of radiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. …

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RSNA preview: Cancer specialists voice mixed feelings about oncology imaging

November 20, 2008 DiagnosticImaging.com. RSNA preview: Cancer specialists voice mixed feelings about oncology imaging By Shalmali Pal RSNA presentations on prostate cancer staging and treatment, along with talks on radiation therapy for thoracic malignancies, have piqued the interest of cancer care specialists. But in general, oncologists and radiation oncologists conveyed some reservations about this year's offerings in oncologic imaging and therapies. Dr. Thomas Smith from Virginia… Continue

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RSNA preview: CAD improves detection of pulmonary embolisms

November 20, 2008 DiagnosticImaging.com. RSNA preview: CAD improves detection of pulmonary embolisms By Donna Domino Computer-aided detection significantly improves the sensitivity of pulmonary embolism imaging, according to a study that will be presented at the 2008 RSNA meeting. Other studies show that specially developed CAD schemes can detect flat lesions that are often missed in CT colonography. "There has been steady improvement over the years in the sensitivity and specificity of nodule… Continue

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Medicare rule against broader reimbursement for carotid stenting spurs debate

November 20, 2008 Medicare rule against broader reimbursement for carotid stenting spurs debate By H.A. Abella A decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services not to expand coverage for carotid artery stenting has stirred mixed responses among physicians who are either outraged with the denial or satisfied that the decision was scientifically sound. Following the Oct. 14 decision, Medicare reimbursement remains restricted to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and carotid… Continue

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NEURO – IMAGING IN PSYCHIATRY

NEURO – IMAGING IN PSYCHIATRY



Dr Himadri Sikhor Das







In psychiatry Neuroimaging is primarily used to aid in differential diagnosis. The clinical value of neuroimaging is used to demonstrate underlying organic brain pathology as a possible cause of disturbed mental status. Pathognomonic image profiles indicative of specific psychiatric disorders have not yet been fully identified; thus for the time being neuroimaging studies are finding only limited utility in… Continue

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U.K. study finds PACS associated with exam increases and decreases

November 19, 2008 U.K. study finds PACS associated with exam increases and decreases By Douglas Page Gains attributed directly to healthcare IT are difficult to quantify. A large U.K. study that recently attempted to assess the impact of PACS and computerized physician order entry on clinical and operational efficiencies within the National Health System found each component associated with both increases and decreases in clinical tests and examinations. "Assumptions of substantial efficiency… Continue

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Echo society guides ultrasound contrast use

November 19, 2008 Echo society guides ultrasound contrast use By Greg Freiherr Ultrasound contrast agents took a hit on the chin a year ago when the FDA decided to issue a black-box label for them warning physicians of potentially fatal reactions. The black-box labeling of the echocardiography agents was imposed after more than 100 cases of serious cardiopulmonary reactions and at least four deaths from cardiac arrest were reported during their administration. In spring, the label was modified… Continue

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Merge Healthcare Releases Updated DICOM Toolkit

Newest version supports latest supplements for medical imaging software development



MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Merge Healthcare (NASDAQ: MRGE), a leading medical imaging solutions provider, today announced the release of MergeCOM-3™ Version 3.9, which adds the latest DICOM standard supplements to its industry-leading DICOM toolkit. Medical imaging software developers depend on MergeCOM-3 to jump start product innovation by providing much of the code needed to incorporate the DICOM… Continue

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RSNA preview: Musculoskeletal radiology evolves from anatomic to functional imaging

November 18, 2008 RSNA preview: Musculoskeletal radiology evolves from anatomic to functional imaging By H.A. Abella Highlights of the 2008 RSNA meeting suggest the field of musculoskeletal radiology is moving away from purely descriptive imaging studies and more into quantitative ones. Research is advancing the understanding of tissue function and underlying anomalies as well as image-guided treatment options. One of the unifying themes this year is an emphasis on tissue characterization, said… Continue

Added by Diagnostic Imaging on November 18, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Researchers find temporary epicardial leads safe, temporary intracardiac leads unsafe for MRI use*

November 18, 2008 Researchers find temporary epicardial leads safe, temporary intracardiac leads unsafe for MRI use* By Frank G. Shellock, Ph.D., FACC, FACSM Although MRI examinations in patients with retained temporary epicardial leads, which consist of electrically conductive material, could theoretically lead to cardiac excitation or thermal injury, such leads are relatively short in length, usually do not form large loops, and are generally not believed to pose a significant risk during MRI… Continue

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Alzheimer’s-related plaques appear in brains of symptom-free adults

November 16, 2008 Alzheimer’s-related plaques appear in brains of symptom-free adults By University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Media Relations Fluorine-18 Pittsburgh Compound B, an imaging agent that could facilitate the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, has been used to identify amyloid deposition in the brains of cognitively normal adults. The findings could not only shed more light on how the illness progresses, but also open the door to possible prevention strategies, said senior… Continue

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RSNA 2008: ACR Residents Reception

The ACR (American College of Radiology) Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) will be holding a reception for resident and fellow members at the 2008 RSNA meeting. If you are a resident and fellow at RSNA 2008, don't miss this opportunity to network with peers and ACR leaders. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place - Conference Center 12BCD.



There will be great food and also a chance to win a new iPod Touch or Sirius… Continue

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radRounds will cover the conference, RSNA 2008, for latest news / developments / announcements

See you all in Chicago for the RSNA! We will post the latest press releases, interviews, scientific announcements/data, and news direct to all radRounds visitors. The radRounds Team looks forward to bringing the best from this year's RSNA 2008: Personal Learning in the Global Community. Stay tuned for the latest from RSNA 2008. For more information, please visit the RSNA 2008 webpage directly …

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Trilogy Associates Seeks Expert in Ultrasound-guided Core Needle Breast Biopsy

Posting from Joe Kalinowski of Trilogy Associates:

I have interest in detailed discussions with radiologists and surgeons who perform these procedures in breast centers and hospitals. If you fit this description or you know someone who does, please let me know. A $300 honorarium is contemplated.

Joe Kalinowski
Trilogy Associates
www.trilogyassociates.com
jk@ trilogyassociates.com

[THIS POSTING IS DATED: 11/15/08]

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on November 15, 2008 at 12:51pm — 1 Comment

System links fax to PACS automatically

November 14, 2008 System links fax to PACS automatically By Douglas Page Accessing patient information remains a challenge in teleradiology settings, but researchers have found a way to incorporate this information in DICOM image files. Current solutions to this problem generally take the form of faxing clinical paperwork to teleradiologists. This method, however, is cumbersome, requires manual intervention, and is untenable once more than a few patients are involved. …

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Proper hydration enhances contrast-induced nephropathy prevention

November 14, 2008 Proper hydration enhances contrast-induced nephropathy prevention By H.A. Abella Pre-imaging intravenous hydration with sodium chloride remains the best prophylactic approach against contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with impaired renal function who must undergo coronary angiography, according to results from a large multicenter trial. Contrast-induced nephropathy leads to considerable complications, prolonged hospital stays, and nearly $200 million a year in healthcare… Continue

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On the edge of a digital black hole

November 14, 2008 On the edge of a digital black hole By Greg Freiherr It seems like we have been waiting forever for PACS to arrive. The first of these systems appeared three decades ago, an anomaly on the RSNA exhibit floor. They were the harbingers of a technology whose use, unlike that of CT or MR scanners, produced no revenue. Their adoption required so much: an embrace of efficiency, the digitalization of radiography, and a willingness to soft-read every imaging study. It would be nice to… Continue

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