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Enterprise-wide 3D extends radiology's boundaries

By Rick Dana Barlow

Implementing enterprise-wide 3D capabilities can bring a host of benefits, but the technology requires careful planning to positively affect patient outcomes and financial operations, according to a number of advanced visualization experts.

June 1, 2009

Part XX: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Will PACS survive?

By Michael J. Cannavo

While PACS will undoubtedly survive, changes need to be made -- and made fairly quickly, according to PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo in the 20th edition of his Exploring PACS Secrets series. Among other shifts, vendors need to change their entire approach to the marketplace.

July 21, 2008

Preventing infection in MRI: Best practices for infection control in and around MRI suites, part III

By Dr. Peter A. Rothschild

AuntMinnie.com is pleased to present the third installment in the preventing infection in MRI series by Dr. Peter A. Rothschild. Part III discusses how the current state of MRI practice management contributes to poor infection control policies.

July 2, 2008

Preventing infection in MRI: Best practices for infection control in and around MRI suites, part II

By Dr. Peter A. Rothschild

AuntMinnie.com is pleased to present the second installment of a three-part series on preventing infection in MRI by Dr. Peter A. Rothschild. Part II offers some simple steps to prevent infection in the MRI suite and recommendations for infection control procedures.

June 26, 2008

Preventing infection in MRI: Best practices for infection control in and around MRI suites, part I

By Dr. Peter A. Rothschild

AuntMinnie.com is pleased to present the first installment of a three-part series on preventing infection in MRI by Dr. Peter A. Rothschild. The first part focuses on the growing problem of healthcare-associated infections and also details guidelines on infection control and MRI safety.

June 19, 2008

MRI procedure growth rate slows, study shows

By Cheryl Hall Harris, R.N.

Growth in MRI procedure volume in the U.S. has slowed to single-digit rates in the last four years, compared with the double-digit growth rates the modality enjoyed before 2004, according to a new study published by IMV Medical Information Division.

June 4, 2008

Part XIX: Exploring PACS Secrets -- The truth about DRA and PACS

By Michael J. Cannavo

The Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) is the best thing that ever happened to the PACS marketplace. Yes, that's right. PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo explains why he believes this to be true, and why you have to spend money to make money. It's simply a matter of common sense -- or common cents.

March 26, 2008

X-Ray Patient Positioning Manual

AuntMinnie.com's X-Ray Patient Positioning Manual is a compendium of articles on radiographic patient positioning. The 152-page document covers a wide range of positioning techniques, ranging from proper positioning for the pelvis and proximal femur to positioning for PA chest exams.

March 17, 2008

Part XVIII: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Hiding out in plain view: PACS at HIMSS

By Michael J. Cannavo

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual meeting was once again in Orlando, FL, and this year PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo was there. He shares his thoughts on the show from a PACS point of view -- everything from cardiology PACS and peripherals to the lack of PACS educational sessions.

March 9, 2008

Part XVII: Exploring PACS Secrets -- The state of the PACS market, 2008

By Michael J. Cannavo

PACS no longer is an option for healthcare, but a requirement to compete in today's ever-growing and more competitive healthcare market. PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo takes a look at the state of the PACS market for 2008 -- the good, the bad, and the ugly.

February 6, 2008

Report: Radiology, cardiology PACS still worlds apart

By Cheryl Hall Harris, R.N.

Radiology and cardiology PACS have traditionally been very different worlds, with the different departments operating independently with often very little integration. That may be beginning to change, however, according to a new report on cardiology PACS by market research firm IMV Medical Information Division of Des Plaines, IL.

November 5, 2007

Part XVI: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Straight talk about archiving and data migration

By Michael J. Cannavo

Nearly one out of every four PACS sold today is a replacement for an existing PACS. In the latest installment of the Exploring PACS Secrets series, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo discusses the issues surrounding data migration from an existing PACS to a new system, as well as archiving models and which one may be the best for your facility.

October 21, 2007

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