abdominal CT scans by 23-66%. The study will be highlighted in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Abdominal CT scans are used mainly for diagnosing the reason of pain in the abdomen or pelvis, in addition to detection of diseases in several abdominal organs such as bowel and colon. ASIR is a recently developed, low dose CT technique that permits radiologists to reduce noise in image while improving its quality, the technique also reduces the delivered radiation doses.
Monday 23 August 2010
ASIR Significantly Reduces Radiation During Abdominal CT
According to a recent study, using a new low dose abdominal CT technique, called adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASIR), can reduce radiation doses delivered during abdominal CT scans by 23-66%. The study will be highlighted in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Abdominal CT scans are used mainly for diagnosing the reason of pain in the abdomen or pelvis, in addition to detection of diseases in several abdominal organs such as bowel and colon. ASIR is a recently developed, low dose CT technique that permits radiologists to reduce noise in image while improving its quality, the technique also reduces the delivered radiation doses.
abdominal CT scans by 23-66%. The study will be highlighted in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Abdominal CT scans are used mainly for diagnosing the reason of pain in the abdomen or pelvis, in addition to detection of diseases in several abdominal organs such as bowel and colon. ASIR is a recently developed, low dose CT technique that permits radiologists to reduce noise in image while improving its quality, the technique also reduces the delivered radiation doses.
Frost & Sullivan Awards Siemens For CT Radiation Dose Reduction
Frost & Sullivan, a leading market research firm, has awarded Siemens Healthcare its 2010 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership of the Year. 
The firm chose Siemens for the award after studying CT market. The Frost & Sullivan analysts noted the recent trend in CT scanners industry, which is radiation dose reduction. However, Siemens was chosen to win the award for “its consistent contributions of dose reduction technologies for CT since the early 1990s.”
The firm chose Siemens for the award after studying CT market. The Frost & Sullivan analysts noted the recent trend in CT scanners industry, which is radiation dose reduction. However, Siemens was chosen to win the award for “its consistent contributions of dose reduction technologies for CT since the early 1990s.”
Pay-For-Performance Program Proved Effectiveness In Motivating Radiologists' Improvement
A radiologist pay-for-performance program (PFP) has a marked effect on expediting finalized radiologist report turnaround times (RTAT), this was a finding of a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology, by Giles W.L. Boland, M.D., and colleagues.
Whole Body MRI To Detect Child Abuse In Infants
According to a new study, whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used for detecting child abuse in infants. MRI is well-known for its accuracy and 
high-detailed images. The study appears in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Whole-body MRI features high safety profile as the technique does not involve using radiation to generate images; instead, it uses a magnetic field, radio frequency pulses, and a computer to produce its images of internal organs, bones and other musculoskeletal structures. Diagnosing abuse depends mainly on detecting skeletal injuries, along with using high-quality skeletal surveys to detect any high-specificity fractures that might be seen in cases of infant abuse. However, subcutaneous tissue and muscle injuries are not currently evaluated with imaging techniques in living children.
high-detailed images. The study appears in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Whole-body MRI features high safety profile as the technique does not involve using radiation to generate images; instead, it uses a magnetic field, radio frequency pulses, and a computer to produce its images of internal organs, bones and other musculoskeletal structures. Diagnosing abuse depends mainly on detecting skeletal injuries, along with using high-quality skeletal surveys to detect any high-specificity fractures that might be seen in cases of infant abuse. However, subcutaneous tissue and muscle injuries are not currently evaluated with imaging techniques in living children.
3D CT Technique To Enhance Cardiac Ablations
According to a recent study, a new 3D CT scanning technique can enhance the treatment of a dangerous and life threatening cardiac condition, ventricular tachycardia. The 
study is published online in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a journal of the American Heart Association. Currently, this condition is treated by ablation. Yet, this technique has a long term success rate ranging between 50-60% only. In their study, researchers from Baltimore’s University of Maryland School of Medicine have been testing software applications for two years to use with the new CT technique.
study is published online in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a journal of the American Heart Association. Currently, this condition is treated by ablation. Yet, this technique has a long term success rate ranging between 50-60% only. In their study, researchers from Baltimore’s University of Maryland School of Medicine have been testing software applications for two years to use with the new CT technique.
MidSouth eHealth Alliance Enters An Agreement With ICA For HIE Solution
The Memphis-based MidSouth eHealth Alliance (MSeHA) has entered an extended agreement with Nashville-based ICA to provide its commercial CareAlign solution for continued HIE capabilities, as announced by Informatics Corporation of America (ICA). In 2004, MSeHA was established as the result of grants from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the State of Tennessee to develop data sharing capability within the Memphis community, with the primary goal to participate in the management of the “safety net” population served by the 16 hospitals, their 14 emergency departments, and 16 primary care practices within the community.
Spartan Bioscience Launches The First Point-Of-Care DNA Testing System, Spartan RX
Spartan Bioscience Inc, a Canadian company, has launched its pioneer system, the Spartan RX, a complete 
sample-to-result, point-of-care DNA testing system for personalized medicine. The system provides automated results in one hour and it is non-invasive and easy-to-use. The test is currently available for diagnostic use by doctors and scientists.
sample-to-result, point-of-care DNA testing system for personalized medicine. The system provides automated results in one hour and it is non-invasive and easy-to-use. The test is currently available for diagnostic use by doctors and scientists.
Partnership Between Siemens And ExitCare To Provide Patient Education Services To Health IT Clients
Siemens Healthcare has announced a new agreement with ExitCare, patient education content provider, to start 
providing extensive patient education services to its huge base of healthcare information technology customers. This step follows Siemens' approach to empower healthcare givers with up to date, highly relevant, patient-centered educational programs in an easy-to-access format that adds to its current medical software technologies portfolio.
providing extensive patient education services to its huge base of healthcare information technology customers. This step follows Siemens' approach to empower healthcare givers with up to date, highly relevant, patient-centered educational programs in an easy-to-access format that adds to its current medical software technologies portfolio.
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