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Monday, 17 February 2014 / Published in Health Information, News and Resources

Five Things to Watch in 2014

Here is what Radiology Today thinks we should keep an eye on in the new year: Picking our annual five-things-to-watch list helps Radiology Today focus on some key items we and you should be paying attention to in the coming year. Accurately predicting the answers to the questions the list raises would be genius, which
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Friday, 14 February 2014 / Published in Health Information, News and Resources

In Honor of Valentine’s Day: A little something about your heart

WHY THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE IS HIGHEST IN WINTER Winter can be a killer. Literally. Compared to the summer months, people are 26 to 36 percent more likely to die in winter from a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or some other circulatory disease, say Drs.  Bryan Schwartz and Robert Kloner of the Heart Institute
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Monday, 10 February 2014 / Published in Health Information, News and Resources

Combined Imaging Technique Provides Gentler Breast Biopsy

Experts from both the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT in St Ingbert, Germany, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Medical Image Computing MEVIS in Bremen, Germany, are working together on the MARIUS (magnetic resonance imaging using ultrasound) project, developing a quicker, gentler, more cost-effective biopsy method that is easier on breast cancer patients. The new
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Monday, 03 February 2014 / Published in Health Information, News and Resources

AHS Releases List for Choosing Wisely Campaign

The American Headache Society (AHS) recently released a list of specific tests or procedures that are commonly performed but not always necessary in the treatment of migraines and headaches. The list was developed as part of Choosing Wisely, an initiative of the ABIM Foundation. The AHS list identifies five targeted, evidence-based recommendations that can support
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Wednesday, 29 January 2014 / Published in Health Information, News and Resources

Dense Breast Tissue and Screening

Radiology Today, a professional publication, just published an interview with Carol H. Lee, MD, FACR, and chair of the American College of Radiology’s Communications Committee of the Breast Imaging Commission and past president of the Society of Breast Imaging. Radiology Today (RT): Dense breast tissue notification laws are on the books in 13 states. With
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Wednesday, 08 May 2013 / Published in Health Information, News and Resources

Bye-Bye Anesthesia and Probes, Hello Virtual Colonoscopy!

Most medical organizations (AMA, WHO, etc.) have developed screening guidelines for colorectal cancer which say something to the effect of everyone over the age of fifty and those who are younger, but have a family history of colorectal cancer, should be getting regular colorectal screenings. However, many people who fall into this category try to
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MRI Can Help Reduce Problems for Hip Replacement Patients
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Thursday, 28 March 2013 / Published in Health Information, News and Resources

MRI Can Help Reduce Problems for Hip Replacement Patients

According to Medical News Today, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2013 annual meeting reviewed a new study which shows that MRI scans can help reduce further pain and tissue damage for total hip replacement patients. Apparently MRI scans are highly sensitive to tissue changes in failing or at risk Metal-on-Metal hip replacement patients. This
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Wednesday, 06 March 2013 / Published in Health Information, News and Resources

Don’t Let Hospitals Bully You!

For most of us, it is unpleasant to think of medicine as a business. We prefer to view it idealistically, with altruistic doctors that make decisions solely based on the patients’ well-being. Well, the fact of the matter is that doctors and hospitals need to think of their bottom line just as much as anyone
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Wednesday, 20 February 2013 / Published in Health Information, News and Resources

Flawed Diamonds Take MRI to a Whole New Level

Turns out diamonds aren’t just a girl’s best friend, they might be the key to a new level of diagnostic imaging. According to the journal Science, Dr. Carlos Moeriles of the City College of New York and a team of researchers at the University of Stuttgart are using flawed diamonds to create Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Truckers Can’t Have Sleep Disorders
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Wednesday, 13 February 2013 / Published in Health Information, News and Resources

U.S. Department of Transportation Says: Truckers Can’t Have Sleep Disorders

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (a part of the United States Department of Transportation) is cracking down on sleep deprived driving. Those with a CDL license will see a new addition to their physical this year. Drivers at risk for Sleep Apnea or other sleep disorder are urged to undergo further evaluation with a
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