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Adding vascular surgeon to IR team brings growth in practice volume

By Shalmali Pal

SALT LAKE CITY - While it may seem like nothing less than setting up shop with a competitor, inviting a vascular surgeon to become a member of the interventional radiology staff does have its advantages, according to a speaker at the Society of Interventional Radiology conference.

March 30, 2003

Interventionalists say radiation safety program should speak to all specialties, not just radiology

By Shalmali Pal

SALT LAKE CITY - Devising a radiation safety program can be daunting in itself, but creating a plan that is meaningful to both imaging and non-imaging specialists is even harder. One rule of thumb: Don’t assume that all healthcare professionals at your institution are up-to-date on the basics of radiation exposure.

March 30, 2003

Philips hires new senior executives

Multimodality vendor Philips Medical Systems has hired two new senior executives, one of whom previously worked for Siemens, and the other with management experience at GE.

March 30, 2003

Radiologists gain market share in GI tract procedures

By Shalmali Pal

SALT LAKE CITY - Gastrointestinal access services are a wide-open market for interventional radiologists, according to a talk Friday at the Society for Interventional Radiology (SIR) conference. In the past several years, radiologists have seen substantial gains in such procedures compared with surgeons and others, while gastroenterologists continue to dominate the specialty.

March 27, 2003

Longport adds new president, marketing deal

Portable ultrasound developer Longport has appointed Paul Wilson as president, and announced a potential new sales distributor in the wound-care market.

March 27, 2003

Use of e-signatures requires awareness of legal ramifications

By Erik L. Ridley

Radiology's shift to the digital domain brings numerous benefits along with new medicolegal concerns, including questions about the appropriate use of electronic signatures. Dr. Leonard Berlin, chairman of radiology at the Rush North Shore Medical Center in Skokie, IL, offers an expert's assessment.

March 27, 2003

Source Medical names new VPs

Information systems firm Source Medical Solutions of Birmingham, AL, has tapped David McMullan to be its group vice president, therapy solutions, and Ed Field to be group vice president, radiology solutions.

March 25, 2003

Radiographic positioning techniques for the cervical spine

By Naveed Ahmad, MD

Dr. Naveed Ahmad takes you through common routine cervical projections for imaging the cervical spine, including the anteroposterior (AP), AP open mouth, and lateral, as well as the less familiar oblique projections.

March 25, 2003

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Hospital-physician collaboration can alleviate radiologist shortage

The workforce shortage in radiology has put many hospitals in a precarious position because diagnostic imaging is both a clinical necessity and a strong financial performer. Kevin P. Forster of ECG Management Consultants offers collaboration strategies for securing high-quality imaging services.

March 25, 2003

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Alliance Medical launches mobile PET route in U.K.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging services provider Alliance Medical has begun mobile PET services in the U.K.

March 24, 2003

Mobile PET management buys stock

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Senior management of imaging services provider Mobile PET Systems recently added shares of the company’s stock to their personal portfolios.

March 19, 2003

Miracor posts 2002 revenue gains, slight dip in income

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging center chain Miracor Diagnostics reported 2002 revenue of $12 million, up 29% compared with the $9.3 million posted in 2001.

March 18, 2003

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