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Molecular Imaging in the Postenomic Era |
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by David Piwnica-Worms MD, PhD |
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Researchers are meeting the challenge of molecular imaging with biochemically engineered probes, agents, and antagonists that illuminate targeted biological processes. |
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Oncological Imaging and the 3rd Dimension |
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by Marc J. Fenstermacher MD |
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Multiplanar and 3D CT is fast becoming an indispensable clinical tool in the realm of oncology. |
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PACS: A Group Decision |
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by George Wiley |
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For reasons both business and clinical, radiology practices are finding it worthwhile to finance their own PACS implementations. |
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In the Interest of Outcomes |
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by Cheryl Proval |
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Radiology must meet the needs of oncology or risk the outbreak of counterproductive turf skirmishes within its own ranks. |
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Guest Editorial |
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Retail Radiology's Blowback |
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by Thomas G. Dehn MD |
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The author argues for the rational introduction of new diagnostic imaging technology. |
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Imaging Business |
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Obtaining a Perfect MQSA Inspection |
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by Shirley L. Pinette MS |
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A veteran of a dozen perfect MQSA inspections shares the blueprint of success. |
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Technology Economics Review |
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Bye, Bye Barium: Gastrointestinal Imaging in 2001 |
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by Judith Gunn Bronson MS |
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CT, MRI, ultrasound, and a variety of organ-specific contrast agents have become the centerpiece of the newly christened subspecialty of abdominal imaging. |
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Technology Economics Review |
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the Economics of Virtual Clonoscopy |
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by Matthew A. Barish MD |
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With clinical evidence mounting in the medical literature and patients self-referring for the procedure, practices may want to consider the cost of adding virtual colonoscopy. |
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| Special Section |
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The Internet as a Disruptive Technology |
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by Adrian Gropper MD |
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Periodically, a technological innovation occurs that forever changes how that echnology is perceived: the Internet is that disruptive technology for picture archiving and communications systems. |
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Meeting Stakeholder Expectations in Radiology Through Internet PACS |
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by James H. Thrall MD |
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The strategic integration of front-end digital imaging systems with hospital and departmental information systems is the key to achieving reduced costs and cycle times. |
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Building an Enterprise-wide EMR |
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by Rich Smith |
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Massachusetts General Hospital seeks to create a continuum of quality care throughout the massive Partners Healthcare System through implementation of a universally accessible EMR. |
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The Group Practice Perspective |
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by Elizabeth Finch |
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A busy private practice in Tucson opts for a Web-based solution to expand the reach of its digital imaging and communications capability. |
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A Best-of-Breed System |
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by George Wiley |
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Savings generated by building a best-of-breed PACS system can be significant, but the cooperation of all technology vendors is critical to its success. |
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Back to the Future |
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by Ruedi G. Laupper |
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The Productivity Extender |
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by Rich Smith |
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A busy orthopedic office increases technician productivity and radiographic technology throughput by a factor of two through the use of direct digital radiography. |
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Solving a Seasonal Bottleneck |
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by Rich Smith |
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The Yuma Regional Medical Center solved its winter ER bottleneck by improving radiology throughput with digital radiography technology. |
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Tackling Tuberculosis |
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by Rich Smith |
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DIANAssociates brings TB detection of immigrants into the 21st century with digital radiographic technology. |
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Financing the Digital Department |
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by Rich Smith |
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When funds dwindled before the final phase of a 5-year filmless transition was complete, an administrator at Brookwood Medical Center found a way to complete the process. |
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Realizing the Full Benefit of Digital Radiography |
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by Rex Harmon |
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Achieving the maximum image quality, productivity, and throughput benefits of digital radiography, requires more than just a digital detector. |
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