Diagnostic Imaging's Blog – September 2008 Archive (68)

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

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

September 1, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- McKesson - Orientation Rules for Image Handling Hologic - Fundamentals of Breast Tomosynthesis

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September 1, 2008 Thoughtful tactics can lead to great group practices Yomi Wrong -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Most radiology practices are governed haphazardly, act unpredictably, and tend to succeed in spite of what they do rather than because of it. This evocative statement by Dr. Lawrence R. Muroff touches off an instructive new paper in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology titled Taking your radiology… Continue

September 1, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Information Lifecycle Management for Healthcare Download this whitepaper to learn how aligning the value of information with the right storage tiers improves the healthcare enterprise. HP Case Studies ROI Case Study: Roswell Park Cancer Institute Download the Roswell Park Cancer Institute ROI study to learn how HP's Medical Archive Solution improved their IT infrastructure and access to growing medical fixed content. Asante Health System Download the Asante… Continue

September 1, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hologic ONE COMPANY, HUNDREDS OF EXPERTS, TOUCHING MILLIONS OF LIVES Hologic is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems, and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women. For more information on this technology overview or for copies of other "white papers" in the series, please contact… Continue

September 1, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Franklin & Seidelmann Franklin & Seidelmann Subspecialty Radiology (F&S) is a leading, national full-service teleradiology provider offering final, preliminary and subspecialty reports, day or night. The F&S network of more than 100 U.S.-based/trained radiologists includes: board-certified, fellowship-trained musculoskeletal, body, cardiac and breast MR… Continue

September 1, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Diagnostic Imaging North America - September 2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COVER STORY By: Stamatia Destounis, M.D. Higher digital mammography recalls represent temporary problem Special Section: Women's Health Preoperative breast imaging guides surgical management Mammo benefits improve, but recruiting remains big challenge MR guidance permits more precise localization Tomographic US spots ventricular… Continue