Diagnostic Imaging's Blog – June 2008 Archive (64)

June 2, 2008 Radiologists put their best face forward with ad campaign Yomi S. Wrong -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When it comes to getting respect, radiologists are apparently the Rodney Dangerfield of the medical profession. Surveys reveal that half of all Americans — including some very influential people on Capitol Hill — don't know that radiologists are doctors, let alone the amount of training and expertise required of them. Though not… Continue

June 2, 2008 Kennedy brain tumor puts spotlight on new treatment H. A. Abella -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- News of Sen. Edward Kennedy's diagnosis with a malignant glioma shocked the nation. It has also raised awareness about the grim prognosis associated with this type of brain tumor. A new study conducted by the American College of Radiology's Radiation Therapy Oncology Group could bring hope to glioma patients. Kennedy (D-MA) began… Continue

June 2, 2008 Journal publishers seek solution to missing links Douglas Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medical and scientific journal publishers increasingly use Internet-based citations to reference data and software mentioned in published papers. URLs cited in the literature, however, continue to disappear, or decay, at an alarming rate. Dr. Mauricio Castillo, editor of the American Journal of Neuroradiology, estimates in medicine in… Continue

June 1, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diagnostic Imaging North America June 2008 COVER STORY By: James Brice Isotope supply crash drives push for new moly sources DEPARTMENTS Agenda By: John C. Hayes Drug-resistant TB story illustrates global challenge for radiology Overread Telerad plus mammography makes effective combination Chest x-ray remains crucial for finding drug-resistant TB Smartphone shows images for… Continue