The digitalization of medical imaging and the adoption of PACS and EHRs have created a common misconception that there’s no longer a need to print medical images. Yes, with digital imaging radiologists and physicians have instant access to images in their offices, but they still
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Women with dense glandular breast tissue present a challenge—and one with high stakes. Their tissue type is capable of hiding small abnormalities, they have a documented increased risk of breast cancer, and should they have a tumor it is more likely to have certain aggressive characteristics
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My colleague, Norm, wasn’t the only one who spent time this summer seeing China’s healthcare reform firsthand. I also traveled to the region with Chuck Schneider, Software Lead of our User Experience team, for a usability project that looked at the micro behaviors of radiology
Read More California Governor Jerry Brown recently vetoed bill SB 791 that would have mandated medical providers to notify women if they have dense breast tissue. Brown stated he was not comfortable with language in the proposal that required women be told they might benefit from more screening.
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Editors Note: We asked Meike Lerner, managing editor of European Hospital Magazine, for her thoughts on the hot topics she expects at RSNA 2011. Quo vadis PACS? It was the central issue at the Annual Scientific Meeting Management in Radiology (MIR) of the European Society of Radiology
Read MoreHospitals across the country are hosting events this month to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Last week I had the opportunity to attend the 18th annual breast cancer education event hosted by Highland Hospital’s Breast Imaging Center here in Rochester.
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Editors Note: We asked Kathy Hood, Director, and Cathy Atkins and Judy Wilson, Managers of Diagnostic Radiology, at AnMed Health in Anderson, S.C. to share an inside look at how they have lowered pediatric dose. Everything about AnMed Health Kids’ Care is tailored to children—from the alphabet
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This was a fantastic month of guesses for our Image Challenge. The back to school bag proved to be tricky! So
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