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Report: Nuclear medicine patient visits drop in 2006

By Wayne Forrest

The total number of patient visits for nuclear medicine procedures declined in 2006, but shows a rebound in 2007, based on results for the first half of this year. The study by IMV Medical Information Division of Des Plaines, IL, estimates there were 15.2 million patient visits in the U.S. in 2006, compared with 17.2 million in 2005, a decline of 12% among 7,320 hospital and nonhospital sites.

October 15, 2007

Premium CT market proliferates with new purchasing options

By Cheryl Hall Harris, R.N.

If you're in the market for a new premium multislice CT scanner, you'll find that picking the right system can be much more difficult than it was even a few years ago. In the premiere article in our new Buyer's Guide Update series, learn about the state of the art in premium multislice CT technology, and find out what to keep in mind when considering a CT scanner purchase.

September 23, 2007

Part XV: Exploring PACS Secrets -- The eHarmony approach

By Michael J. Cannavo

The reality is that the process we undertake in buying multimillion-dollar PACS isn't so unlike that used in finding an e-Harmony match -- a few questions, a few answers, a meeting or two, then, perhaps, somewhere down the road in the not-so-distant future, an "I do." Do we really know the PACS vendor or the system before we engage in a formal commitment? Realistic expectations in PACS and love are key, according to PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo.

July 31, 2007

Building the Best RFP: Part 2 -- Display software

By Michael Gray

AuntMinnie.com is pleased to present the second installment in the Building the Best RFP series. This new series of articles focuses on the major technology issues in choosing the right PACS, and each edition will include the precise wording you might use in an RFP to a vendor. In part two, PACS consultant Michael Gray discusses different display software packages and installation.

July 15, 2007

Keys to a successful voice recognition implementation

Implementing voice recognition is no easy task. Radiologists have heard the horror stories about voice recognition systems -- involving longer days, more frustration, taking on a second job as a transcriptionist, and the list goes on. But following a few key steps can help you prepare your organization for the road ahead and lead to a successful implementation.

July 11, 2007

Strategies for reducing 'dose creep' in digital x-ray

Digital x-ray imaging affords many benefits over film-based imaging, including the potential for significant reduction in patient radiation exposure. But a phenomenon known as "dose creep" has developed as technologists inadvertently increase dose to avoid the appearance of noise in underexposed images. Researchers and manufacturers have been working to implement preventive measures to address dose creep.

April 10, 2007

Part XIV: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Reading the fine print

By Michael J. Cannavo

If anyone ever read three-quarters of the PACS contracts being proffered today, there is no way on earth they would sign them, according to PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo. In the latest installment of our ongoing series, Cannavo explains why facilities need to take the time to read the fine print in PACS contracts.

March 11, 2007

Temporal subtraction technique improves diagnostic accuracy, speed

By Jonathan S. Batchelor

Although bone scintigraphy is one of the more widely used nuclear medicine studies, interpreting the images is time-intensive, and detecting interval changes can be problematic. Now researchers from Chicago have developed a computerized temporal subtraction technique used between successive whole-body bone scans that may reduce physicians' reading time and improve their accuracy.

January 3, 2007

Part I: Proactive PACS data migration -- A better way to address the inevitable

Considering the projected growth of data volumes and that the life cycle of radiology data will likely span 20 years, data migration is inevitable. In part I of a two-part series on effective PACS data migration, PACS consultant Michael Gray outlines simple steps to take to avoid migrating data over and over again.

October 25, 2006

Imaging adds precision as IGRT sweeps radiation oncology

The latest development that's sweeping radiation oncology is image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), in which imaging technologies are brought straight into the treatment suite instead of just being used for treatment planning and simulation. Often used in conjunction with IMRT, IGRT systems are giving radiation oncologists new flexibility and power in treating patients.

October 19, 2006

Part XIII: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Penny-wise, pound-foolish

By Michael J. Cannavo

When trying to save money with PACS, facilities are often penny-wise but pound-foolish, which can result in some costly mistakes. In the latest installment of our ongoing series, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo discusses how facilities can achieve PACS' full potential while saving both time and money in the process.

October 15, 2006

Part XII: Exploring PACS Secrets -- PACS and marriage

By Michael J. Cannavo

PACS is a lot like a marriage commitment, according to that cheeky PACSman Michael J. Cannavo. Find out what you need to know before you get hitched in his latest installment of Exploring PACS Secrets.

August 14, 2006

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