Used correctly and regularly, studies have proven that screening is a key tool in the early detection of breast cancer. Early detection enhances a woman’s chances for survival. Film-screen mammography has a deep heritage and long been the gold standard for breast cancer screening. While more
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In my previous posts, I took a look at the impact China’s investment in rural healthcare is having on third and fourth-tiered cities like Nan Chang and Ying Tan. My latest visit to Ta Qiao, an agricultural village with 6,500 residents, however, indicates there’s still
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At the opening session of the annual meeting of AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management, Edward J. Cronin, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of AHRA warned some of his comments would address a very serious situation facing AHRA. [caption id="attachment_1620" align="alignleft" width="151"] Robert Salmon, Carestream Health[/caption] The
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As my trip to China continues, this week I had the opportunity to join my brother-in-law at Ying Tan Hospital for a follow-up X-Ray for his right wrist, which was injured three months ago. [caption id="attachment_1587" align="alignleft" width="168"] Norman Yung, Chief Marketing Officer, Carestream Health[/caption] Considered a
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This summer, I am spending a month in China sightseeing and visiting family and friends. My in-laws live in a very rural part of China in a village called Ta Qiao with population of roughly 6,500 people. To give this some perspective, Beijing has about
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I am sure you have been disturbed by the media report questioning the value of mammography screening, based on a "publication" in BMJ, therefore I would like to give you a very simple and easily understandable way of looking at the issue. You are one
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We had great responses to July's image, and this time there were a lot of correct guesses! So, what was it? Last month's image was a sea shell! Congratulations to Melodie, who was the first person to correctly identify the subject of our challenge. We'll be
Read MoreLarry Kirschner, Radiology Team Leader, Heartland Regional Medical Center, is using Mobile DR in the operating room. For his facility this results in a quantifiable return: Surgeons can save 10-20 minutes per case, which can mean an extra surgery per day per room. How is your facility using
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I recently talked with Dr. Michael Linver, X-Ray Associates of New Mexico, about the upcoming 15th Annual Mammography Course in Santa Fe, NM, August 8-12. I've spoken before about the importance of continued education and this breast imaging event gives attendees hands on screening opportunity. During the
Read MoreThe addition of DR detectors to existing mobile x-ray systems can: Increase efficiency Improve productivity Optimize image quality Reduce dose Jimmy Ogle, Worldwide Product Manager, Digital Radiography, Carestream Health, explains how the use of wireless, cassette-sized detectors in portable imaging has changed the landscape of bedside imaging.
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