Radiology Education: Page 90

Tips and techniques for decubitus and oblique chest x-rays
By Naveed Ahmad, MD
Lateral decubitus chest x-rays are helpful for determining effusions and pneumothorax. Oblique-view films may be requested for a clutch of reasons, such as determining the site of origin of an intrathoracic lesion. Dr. Naveed Ahmad concludes his series on chest x-ray techniques with step-by-step guidelines to positioning these views.
December 20, 2001
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New diagnosis guidelines could affect your operations and reimbursement
For approximately half the radiology business offices in the U.S., January 1, 2002 will ring in a new era of coding practice. At that time, the determination for Medicare reimbursement will depend on coding from the definitive diagnosis. If these new guidelines represent a change to your coding practices and operations, you need to get prepared immediately.
December 17, 2001
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Self-Study Program III, Nuclear Medicine Cardiology: Topic 5, Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy -- Technical Aspects
This well-written self-study program covers the technical aspects of nuclear cardiology. A highlight of the 218-page book is the section on standard software display programs, which explains a pair of topics that many texts barely touch on, or do not mention at all: circumferential profiles and polar maps.
December 5, 2001
Residents benefit from CAD for mammogram reading
By Shalmali Pal
CHICAGO – Incorporating computer-aided detection (CAD) into mammography can prove invaluable to a resident with limited experience in breast cancer detection.
November 28, 2001
International ultrasound training program passes the test
By Eric Barnes
CHICAGO - Since its inception in 1992, the Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute of Thomas Jefferson University has become the hub of a global network of 40 ultrasound educational centers, training practitioners from around the world in ultrasound.
November 27, 2001
Links to AuntMinnie.com X-ray teaching files
The following are links to selected AuntMinnie.com Teaching Files involving the use of radiography. Just click on the link to go directly to the case.
November 19, 2001
Educational investment pays off in the radiology workplace
The connections between educational investments, recruiting, and retention exist at all levels of the organization. Although some of these associations may be less prominent, they are no less important to an organization’s long-term viability.
November 8, 2001
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Chest CT pegs inhalation anthrax at Virginia facility
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
CT has moved to the forefront of radiology’s response to the recent bioterror attacks using anthrax spores delivered via the U.S. mail. A group of radiologists in the Washington, DC, area is using the modality to successfully screen patients for advanced inhalation anthrax disease.
October 29, 2001
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Links to AuntMinnie.com CT Teaching Files
The following are links to selected AuntMinnie.com Teaching Files involving the use of computed tomography (CT). Just click on the link to go directly to the case.
October 27, 2001
Breast cancer screening gets boost when potential loss is pointed out
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women who are told what they could lose by not being screened for breast cancer were almost seven times more likely to get a mammogram than those not exposed to such a message, according to Florida State University researchers.
October 24, 2001
RPAs may offer solution to strapped radiology practices
A radiology practitioner assistant is a mid-level health professional in radiology. RPA John Larsen offers a glimpse into this exciting new field in the imaging workforce.
October 24, 2001
Good positioning is key to PA chest x-ray exams
By Naveed Ahmad, MD
The point-and-shoot approach won't get you good PA projection chest x-rays; patient positioning is critical to achieving high-quality images. In the first of a monthly series on AuntMinnie, Dr. Naveed Ahmad discusses the procedures needed to ensure success with a PA study.
October 18, 2001
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