Guess the X-ray — December’s Image Challenge
Congratulations to the winners of last week's image challenge, which was a mantle clock! Here's the original image
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RSNA 2013: Digital Technology Evolving at Guelph General Hospital in Canada
Mike Sharma, diagnostic imaging director for Guelph General Hospital, took a couple of minutes to speak with us at RSNA about digital radiography, as well as how the power of partnership is influencing new developments at his hospital. The installation of DR products has resulted in several benefits
Read MoreRSNA 2013: Medical Imaging Used to Capture Diseases in India
Dr. Harsh Mahajan, director of radiology, Mahajan Imaging, took a few minutes to speak with us at RSNA. In our conversation, Dr. Mahajan talked about the populations that his organization currently serves. Within these regions, infections, disease and cancer are primary focus points for his imaging
Read MoreRSNA 2013: President’s Address Encourages Radiologists to Embrace Multidiscinplinary Teams
[caption id="attachment_4632" align="alignleft" width="150"] Rich Pulvino, Digital Media Specialist, Carestream[/caption] This year's theme for RSNA is "The Power of Partnerships" and it has been easy to see this in action simply by walking the halls of the McCormick Convention Center in Chicago. Based on the visitors
Read MoreGetting the Most Out of RSNA By Using the RSNA 2013 Mobile App
[caption id="attachment_4632" align="alignleft" width="150"] Rich Pulvino, Digital Media Specialist, Carestream[/caption] Last year, we wrote a blog post detailing how to get the most out of RSNA using social media. Those tips are still accurate and make for a helpful guide before, during and after the meeting.
Read MoreTracking Effects of X-ray Radiation in Children
[caption id="attachment_2657" align="alignleft" width="100"] Helen Titus, Marketing Director, X-ray Solutions, Carestream[/caption] We have known for some time that children are more sensitive to radiation than adults. And because children have less overlying tissue, the same exposure results in higher radiation doses to their organs than for
Read MoreRSNA 2013: Preparing for the Annual Feast
[caption id="attachment_4864" align="alignleft" width="100"] Cheryl Proval, Vice President, Publishing, imagingBiz, and Editor of Radiology Business Journal.[/caption] When viewed over time, the themes that have marked the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America might be seen as signposts indicating the way forward for radiology.
Read MoreGuess the X-ray—November’s Image Challenge
Last month's image was a little tricky since it was a toy, but congratulations to the few people who identified it as a cellphone! Here's the original image: Here is November's image! This one is a little difficult as well- think you can guess what it
Read MoreHow to Add Intelligence to the Healthcare System
[caption id="attachment_3540" align="alignleft" width="100"] Jerry ZeidenbergPublisher & EditorCanadian Healthcare Technology &Technology for Doctors Online[/caption]Radiologists are, without a doubt, some of the smartest people we’ll ever meet. But they’re not infallible, and IT systems are now being implemented to add further intelligence to the medical system.
Read MoreRSNA 2013: Understanding the Importance of Dose Evaluation and Reporting
[caption id="attachment_4316" align="alignleft" width="109"] Sam Richard, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, Carestream[/caption] Radiologists wish to keep the amount of radiation during a medical imaging exam “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” - known as the ALARA principle - but just how much radiation are we receiving? First we
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