N. Shivapriya[email protected]Clinical NewsModalities compete for slice of the heartThe heart has been a continuing imaging challenge over the years. Several modalities compete for its attention but none have yet successfully mastered it. This was once again reaffirmed at the recent Imaging Update - 2004.September 14, 2004Clinical NewsAre the benefits of PACS worth the investment?September 9, 2004Clinical NewsBudget focuses on improved healthcareThe budget passed in parliament last week brought some good news for the healthcare sector, and in turn for radiology services. A report by research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan finds the budget notable in terms of the impetus given to rural health infrastructure and improving access to healthcare.September 2, 2004Clinical NewsTelerad pioneer discusses Indian side of outsourcingAugust 26, 2004CTNew study adapts neurocysticercosis diagnosis for IndiaA new study attempts to make neurocysticercosis diagnosis in India easier and more accurate. It suggests modifications to the existing international criteria based on the imaging and clinical features of the disease as it occurs in the country.August 25, 2004PACS/VNATeleradiology pioneer says global outsourcing is here to stayHe keeps a low profile but Dr Arjun Kalyanpur is easily the most well-known radiologist practising teleradiology in India today. As someone who is assistant clinical professor in the department of diagnostic radiology at Yale University, U.S., but practises out of India, Kalyanpur is in a unique position to comment on both sides of the outsourcing debate. In this interview, he touches on the various issues in outsourcing.August 19, 2004CTTuberculosis: Managing an old disease with modern medicineContrary to perceptions that it's a disease of the past, tuberculosis is still a very real threat. Every year about 2 million people die from TB, and 6 million develop the active disease, according to estimates. The tuberculosis comeback has thrown radiologists a fresh set of challenges, but imaging findings can speed the diagnosis and treatment of this life-threatening disease.August 11, 2004HomeNew Case Report analyzes Wilson's diseaseAugust 11, 2004UltrasoundFDS: Whose dance is it anyway?A key ultrasound finding on filaria has been challenged by researchers from the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore. The researchers contend that the dancing particles described by the filaria dance sign (FDS) are not caused by the adult filarial worm, but by microfilaria.August 10, 2004PACS/VNATeleradiology enables international staffing in BangaloreTaking nighthawk services a step further, a pilot study has explored the feasibility of having an international teleradiology staffing model. The model has the advantage of increasing staffing flexibility in addition to substituting a day shift of radiologic procedures for what is considered a night shift for radiologists in the U.S.August 8, 2004Previous PagePage 7 of 8Next PageTop StoriesDigital X-Ray3D DEXA reveals lower bone density in diabetes patients3D DEXA revealed differences that conventional bone mineral density measurements did not detect.MRIGadolinium in ... beer?UltrasoundMWA safe, effective in treating hyperthyroidism with nodulesAIAI model shows promise for diagnosing prostate cancerCT'Habitat' AI model helps stratify lung nodule disease risk on LDCT
