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In a family emergency, Rock Hill Radiology staff pitches in to help Eddie Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article144029834.html#storylink=cpy
On April 3, while traveling on Interstate 77 from Orangeburg to his home in Tioga, Pa., a father of two sons – ages 9 and 16 – became ill, said Rock Hill Radiology Associates staff members. “They were heading back Monday morning and only made it to Rock Hill,” said...
Ultrasound is more accessible than ever
The utility of ultrasound extends across the entire continuum of care and has become fundamental to providing cost-effective care for patients around the world. Though ultrasound originated within traditional imaging, novel point-of-care applications are now being...
Quarter of radiologist posts in Northern Ireland vacant
Almost 25% of radiologist posts in Northern Ireland are currently vacant. The Royal College of Radiologists has described the shortage as "severe" and said it was aware of the potential impact on the care of cancer patients. In a recent report, the Health and Social...
UCLA uses artificial intelligence to create virtual radiology advisor
Interventional radiologists at the UCLA Medical Center are leveraging artificial intelligence to create a “chatbot” that automatically communicates with referring clinicians, providing them with evidence-based answers to frequently asked questions. Currently, the...
New radiology resource educates medical students about imaging
Most people at some point in their lives go through medical imaging, such as an X-ray, CAT scan, or MRI. Dr. Marc Willis and his team at Baylor College of Medicine have developed a new educational resource called Radiology-TEACHES (Technology Enhanced Appropriateness...
Review Before Medical Malpractice, Neglect Trials.
House Passes Bill Adding Review Before Medical Malpractice, Neglect Trials By RYLAND BARTON • MAR 1, 2017 Medical malpractice and neglect lawsuits would have to be reviewed by a committee of doctors before they head to court under a bill that narrowly passed the state...
Hyperlinked multimedia-enhanced radiology reports
News | February 27, 2017 | PACS and Informatics By Diagnostic Imaging Staff Hyperlinked multimedia-enhanced radiology reports improve concordance of target lesion selection and measurements used to calculate therapeutic response, according to a study published in the...
Amputee’s Retrieved Leg Plays Key Part in VA Malpractice Suit
Seattle Times | Jan 12, 2017 | by Lewis Kamb Since its recovery in July 2016 from a local nonprofit that used it to train rescue dogs, Kuncl's amputated limb has become a key piece of evidence in a federal legal dispute. Its very existence may help Kuncl prove his...
Screening breast MRI boosts early diagnosis of cancer
Screening breast MRI: Not just for high-risk women By Kate Madden Yee, AuntMinnie.com staff writer February 21, 2017 -- Screening breast MRI boosts early diagnosis of cancer in all women, not just those at high risk, according to a new study from Germany published...