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1. Can A DICOM Viewer Change Your Medical Work Life? November 17, 2009 Medical facilities both large and small began taking advantage of radiological images with film-based systems initially. Eventually, digital imagery became available, and like all new technology, at the start it came at a very high price. This meant that only the largest medical facilities and hospitals could afford to use digital imaging. Now that has all changed. With the tremendous price drops in all types of digital technology, now more than ever small and mid-sized medical facilities can enjoy the benefits that come from digital imaging just as the large facilities have. So in answer... (read more) Author: Jonathan Blocker

2. CR Solutions For Your Small and Mid-Sized Medical Facility November 16, 2009 In times past, digital medical imaging has only been available to large hospitals and medical facilities due to the high cost of setting these systems up. As time has gone on, however, all sorts of computer technology has fallen dramatically in price, and this is certainly the case with digital medical imaging. If you are looking for a cost-effective way to acquire your digital images suitable for a small or mid-sized medical facility or office, you may want to look into a cr system. CR system stands for computed radiography system. Instead of using film as would a traditional radiog... (read more) Author: Jonathan Blocker

3. Portable Xray Equipment Brings Flexibility To Your Medical Offerings November 16, 2009 As a physician, there are many instances when you might not be able to bring your patients into your office for medical digital imaging. Elderly patients, those who are immobile, as well as professional athletes, sailors on ships, physicians working in prisons or military field hospitals, as well as veterinarians find that they have to take their digital images more often than not out in the field. Being able to offer your patients that type of flexibility makes it easier to provide them with the best of care, which is why many medical facilities find that they have a need for portable xray ... (read more) Author: Jonathan Blocker

4. Viztek PACS: What Is It And How Can It Help Small And Mid-Sized Medical Facilities November 16, 2009 Medical facilities of all sizes are moving to digital medical imaging because it is a cost-effective way to handle patient medical images. It also makes it much simpler to comply with HIPPA regulations regarding the storage and archiving of patient medical images. In order to take your medical facility in this direction, you will want to consider adding a PACS, or Picture Archiving and Communication System. There are several good brands of PACS available, including Viztek PACS, agfa pacs and Kodak pacs. PACS are basically software and servers that are used for archiving, viewing and di... (read more) Author: Jonathan Blocker

5. Terramed Alliance News Treating Breast Cancer With Adapted Space-Industry Technology November 18, 2009 Terramed Alliance News Researchers at Rush University Medical Center and Argonne National Laboratory are collaborating on a study to determine if an imaging technique used by NASA to inspect the space shuttle can be used to predict tissue damage often experienced by breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. The study is examining the utility of three-dimensional thermal tomography in radiation oncology. Preliminary results from the study are being displayed during the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, being held from November 1 - 5, 2... (read more) Author: Fiona Lewis

6. Document Capture Software Reduces Healthcare Paper Management Cost November 16, 2009 Medical facilities including hospitals, clinics and providers are migrating to alternative data management systems. HIPAA regulations are moving toward requirements that will change the way medical information is handled. The regulations include new standards for scanning and imaging to guarantee quality and accuracy and reduce cost. Software document imaging solutions such as Vircosoft?s vFiler document capture & indexing system (commonly referred to as ?Automated Hands-Free Filing) helps medical facilities meet the emerging regulations. Bundled with a powerful easy to use document man... (read more) Author: Steve Breault

7. Angiography and its Different Categories November 13, 2009 Angiographycan be called one of the greatest breakthroughs in medical science. Also known as arteriography, angiography involves an imaging technique. This is actually an xray study of blood vessels and organs of the body. Special interest in this regard is given to the arteries, veins and the heart chambers. Angiography may further be divided into cerebral angiography, coronary angiography, pulmonary angiography, and kidney angiography depending on the area of performance. Well so, how is angiography done? Well in a layman’s language, it involves inserting a long wire called catheter t... (read more) Author: Maria Daniel

8. Medical Imaging Market continues to grow despite of economic recession November 05, 2009 Medical Imaging Markets: Contrast Agents report ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Medical-Imaging-Markets-Contrast-Agents.html ) discusses technical developments and emerging application trends such as therapeutic monitoring, whole body screening, and guided therapeutic interventions, and how contrast agents are helping to expand imaging’s role in basic research and drug discovery/development. Specific advances in contrast agent-enabled diagnostics for mammography, Alzheimer’s, and other indications are also reviewed. The application and versatility of medical imaging modali... (read more) Author: Bharat Book Bureau

9. Cognitive Enhancers - New Tools in Addiction Recovery November 04, 2009 Treat drug addiction with another drug? It may not seem sensible at first, but medical science suggests that cognitive enhancing drugs might be the panacea addicts need to overcome the real and physical obstacles they encounter on the path to recovery. Addiction and the Brain According to several brain-imaging studies of those suffering from addiction, addictive substances such as cocaine and heroin essentially hijack the areas of the brain responsible for rewarding, driving, motivating, and learning. Over time, drug abuse produces such extensive changes in the brain that the addict ... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

10. Medical Imaging Markets: Contrast Agents November 02, 2009 This comprehensive study of the world market for contrast agents builds on the previous modality-focused reports of Kalorama's medical imaging market reports. The application and versatility of medical imaging modalities are continuing to grow in significance as the population ages and healthcare costs rise. Examinations that can facilitate earlier disease diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment are in order. This bodes well for contrast media markets. Since our last round-up of the contrast media market, the economic environment in the world has changed. Although the recession may have... (read more) Author: vijay kanth

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