DMG Highlights The Risks Of Radiation Exposure During CT Scans

Computed tomography (CT) has been one of the powerful medical imaging techniques, the procedure produces highly-detailed images that aid doctors in diagnosis of several diseases. However, there are concerns about the safety of the technique since CT scans include delivering high doses of radiation to the patients. Realizing this, physicians at DuPage Medical Group (DMG) are working to develop new ways to decrease radiation exposure for their patients. Dr. Juliet Fallah, DMG diagnostic radiologist, explained "A couple of years ago these papers started coming out calculating the increased risk to patients when they get a CT scan, I was becoming very alarmed because I do CT scans all day on patients and I always assumed the benefits far outweighed the risks every time."

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1745-dmg-highlights-the-risks-of-radiation-exposure-during-ct-scans.html

Alert Clinic Is Available Now At Alaska’s SEARHC

Alert, a healthcare IT solutions provider from Portugal, announced that it has finished its first installation in the United States, following the implementation of its Alert Clinic solution in the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC). The Consortium is now the first healthcare organization in the U.S to use Alert Clinic software solution at its Ethel Lund Medical Center, in Juneau, Alaska.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1743-alert-clinic-is-available-now-at-alaskas-searhc.html

Bellevue Hospital Hosts An Event To Discuss The Risks Of Radiation Exposure

Although radiology and medical imaging has been one of the most important medical branches, there are always concerns about the safety of several imaging procedures, such as radiation exposure accompanied with CT scans, and the danger of MRI scans with patients using pacemakers. Realizing this, Bellevue Hospital, Bellevue, Ohio, is hosting its Mature Audience Luncheon. The event will take place on the 19th of August.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1738-bellevue-hospital-hosts-an-event-to-discuss-the-risks-of-radiation-exposure.html

Near-infrared Fluorescence Imaging Offers New Option for lymphedema Patients

A new medical imaging technique, near-infrared fluorescence imaging, represents a new option for millions of breast cancer patients. It is a fact that a large number of women, who survive breast cancer, suffer from a cancer surgery adverse condition, lymphedema, which includes accumulating of fluids in the arms causing swelling and disfiguring which significantly interferes with the quality of life. More details about near-infrared fluorescence imaging are highlighted online in the inaugural issue of Biomedical Optics Express.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1742-near-infrared-fluorescence-imaging-offers-new-option-for-lymphedema-patients.html

More Hospitals In Remote Areas Are Using Teleradiology

In order to cope with shortage of radiologists, a number of small hospitals in the Central San Joaquin Valley are starting to deal with companies that provide remote teleradiology services. It is a fact that several hospitals are cooperating with radiologists in other regions to interpret medical images electronically, especially on night hours and weekends, instead of hiring radiologists on-site. Yet, more hospitals are now using remote radiology services during weekdays.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1736-more-hospitals-in-remote-areas-are-using-teleradiology.html

A New Algorithm Reduces Perfusion CT Radiation

With the recent advances in computed tomography (CT) systems, the importance of perfusion CT scans is increasing. The technique is used as a powerful diagnostic tool for patients with risk for strokes. In a recent study, researchers from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. are trying to develop new ways to reduce radiation doses accompanied with perfusion and other CT procedures.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1737-a-new-algorithm-reduces-perfusion-ct-radiation.html

OCM’s Diagnostic Management Program Reduces The Costs Of Diagnostic Referrals

One Call Medical (OCM), a leading U.S company providing medical imaging and specialty services, presented findings coming from its Diagnostic Management Program. These findings showed that 2/3 of typical workers' compensation of diagnostic radiology referrals go “unmanaged”, which results in overpayments and inefficiencies in the diagnostic referral process..


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Stat360, The Latest Teleradiology Solution From StatRad

StatRad, a major company providing teleradiology services, announced that it has introduced its new Stat360, which represents one of the latest teleradiology solutions in the market. Stat360 is using a combination of PACS, traditional teleradiology services, and live support from virtual radiology assistants.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1725-stat360-the-latest-teleradiology-solution-from-statrad.html

Radiology-Readiness Program Provides Radiology Systems For Developing Countries

Advanced medical imaging systems, such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), play a significant role in providing high leveled healthcare services. Realizing this fact, a team of radiologists and humanitarians has been working in the Radiology-Readiness program, which aims to support developing countries by offering medical imaging systems, in addition to training and maintenance to help in improving healthcare service. The team conducting the Radiology-Readiness program includes members of RAD-AID, a global nonprofit network that started the program in October 2008.

http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1719-radiology-readiness-program-provides-radiology-systems-for-developing-countries.html

Philips Healthcare To Purchase CDP

Royal Philips Electronics, a major company providing medical imaging and healthcare IT solutions, announced that it is going to purchase CDP Medical, an Israel-based company offering picture archiving and communications (PACS) solutions. CPD is a branch of Medtechnica, a provider of medical device systems.
http://www.healthimaginghub.com/article/1718-philips-healthcare-to-purchase-cdp.html