Sunday, 19 September 2010
McGill And Pisa Universities Collaborate For Teleanaesthesia
McGill University in Canada and the Department of Anaesthesia of Pisa University in Italy are working collaboratively to innovate remote anaesthesia. Teleanaesthesia is considered to be one of the latest revolutionary advances of healthcare IT. A team from McGill provided remote follow up and treatment for 20 patients undergoing thyroid surgery in Italy, for more than two weeks, with the operations lasting from 45 minutes to three hours. The Montreal team was continuously observing patient care via a live stream by using four cameras. Vital signs monitoring and drug administration were controlled through an internet link.
AHRA Holds Fall Conference For Operational Excellence In Imaging
The AHRA Leadership Institute, in collaboration with Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, will hold the 2010 Fall Conference, Operational Excellence in Imaging, from October 19 to 21 at the Hilton Savannah DeSoto Hotel, Savannah, Ga. AHRA Leadership Institute aims to provide its members with highly practical expertise regarding medical imaging.Two programs will be available for participants in the conference; one advanced program (Operational Excellence in the Imaging Environment) and another basic one (Basic Management Skills). After registration, Attendants should select one of these 2 programs to participate in. With an additional fee, attendants are able to take part in a pre-conference Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) exam workshop on October 19.
One-day Prostate Radiosurgery Training Course In Sunnyvale
A one-day course organized to provide clinicians with the relevant knowledge about the latest technique of radiosurgery for the prostate cancer treatment is slated to be hold on October 30 in Sunnyvale, California. The course is hosted by the Accuray Training Department in collaboration with Alan Katz, M.D., and Michael Santoro, M.D. This one-day training course for prostate radiosurgery is intended to enable a CyberKnife facility to begin or expand a CyberKnife program for prostate cancer treatment. The course will cover the practical sides of hypo-fractionated prostate radiosurgery, and, at the end of the day, doctors should have gained enough detailed knowledge about this type of treatment to be able to start their own program. The course will also include live demonstrations and treatment planning sessions for the attendants.
USPSTF Questions The Effectiveness Of CTC For Cancer Screening
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) was subject to a widespread criticism earlier this year 
due to its controversial mammography screening recommendations. Recently, the USPSTF has declared another vague recommendation but this time regarding computed tomographic colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy. The CTC Coalition, based in Washington D.C., which is made up of physician providers, colon cancer patient advocates and imaging technology developers, is asking the USPSTF to reconsider its recent “I” statement for CTC.
due to its controversial mammography screening recommendations. Recently, the USPSTF has declared another vague recommendation but this time regarding computed tomographic colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy. The CTC Coalition, based in Washington D.C., which is made up of physician providers, colon cancer patient advocates and imaging technology developers, is asking the USPSTF to reconsider its recent “I” statement for CTC.
MRI Detects Bigger Hippocampus Effects In Children
Using data analysis from MRI scans, researchers could find evidence that physically fit children, aged 9-10 years old, tend to have bigger hippocampus volume than their 
out-of-shape peers. The study was published in the journal Brain Research, and was led by Art Kramer, University of Illinois psychology professor and Beckman Institute director, together with doctoral student Laura Chaddock and kinesiology and community health professor Charles Hillman.
out-of-shape peers. The study was published in the journal Brain Research, and was led by Art Kramer, University of Illinois psychology professor and Beckman Institute director, together with doctoral student Laura Chaddock and kinesiology and community health professor Charles Hillman.
Syngo.via transforms medical images in one click
nce its official launch earlier this year, Siemens Healthcare’s innovative software application for multi-modality clinical image reporting has received 10 orders in the UK. 
syngo®.via is a client-server application that does not restrict user access from dedicated workstations and is accessible from any network attached workstation. It has been designed to save time, money and ensure easy access to clinical images.
syngo®.via is a client-server application that does not restrict user access from dedicated workstations and is accessible from any network attached workstation. It has been designed to save time, money and ensure easy access to clinical images.
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Neurologic Imaging Advances Impact the Practice of Neurology
New diagnostic imaging technologies that evolved in the field of neuroimaging have tremendously advanced the knowledge of scientists and physicians about numerous aspects in the field of Neurology. Diagnostic imaging techniques like functional magnetic resonance, magnetoencephalography, diffusion tensor imaging, optical imaging, and tractography are actually redefining neurologic disease by helping neurologists gain new insights about the brain and hence affecting their practice.
ACR Awards Breast Imaging Center of Excellence To UCSD
Moores UCSD Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego, California, has been recently awarded the status of "Breast Imaging Center of Excellence" by the 
American College of Radiology (ACR). Haydee Ojeda-Fournier, MD, assistant professor of clinical radiology at Moores UCSD Cancer Center, commented “We are committed to providing care above the standard, and this prestigious certificate recognizes our extraordinary effort. ACR leads the way toward the latest developments in science and patient care. To be a member of this elite group of Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence is quite an honor.”
American College of Radiology (ACR). Haydee Ojeda-Fournier, MD, assistant professor of clinical radiology at Moores UCSD Cancer Center, commented “We are committed to providing care above the standard, and this prestigious certificate recognizes our extraordinary effort. ACR leads the way toward the latest developments in science and patient care. To be a member of this elite group of Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence is quite an honor.”
Brain Imaging For Early Detection Of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Study
According to a new study, brain imaging can help in detecting sleeping abnormalities affecting patients with higher risk for developing neurodegenerative diseases such 
as Parkinson's disease and dementia. The findings of the study will appear in the November print issue of The Lancet Neurology. During their study, an international researching team studied individuals with rapid-eye-movement sleep behavior disorder (IRBD). The researchers noted that brain imaging procedures can identify brain disorders related to neurodegenerative diseases long before the appearance of the symptoms of such diseases on patients.
as Parkinson's disease and dementia. The findings of the study will appear in the November print issue of The Lancet Neurology. During their study, an international researching team studied individuals with rapid-eye-movement sleep behavior disorder (IRBD). The researchers noted that brain imaging procedures can identify brain disorders related to neurodegenerative diseases long before the appearance of the symptoms of such diseases on patients.
Syngo.via transforms medical images in one click
Since its official launch earlier this year, Siemens Healthcare’s innovative software application for multi-modality clinical image reporting has received 10 orders in the UK. syngo®.via is a client-server application that does not restrict user access from dedicated workstations and is accessible from any network attached workstation. It has been designed to save time, money and ensure easy access to clinical images.
syngo®.via is a client-server application that does not restrict user access from dedicated workstations and is accessible from any network attached workstation. It has been designed to save time, money and ensure easy access to clinical images.
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