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The Virtual Procedure |
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by David J. Vining MD |
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Multidetector row CT and three-dimensional volume rendering provide insights into the inherently complex features of the female pelvic anatomy. |
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Reality Check: QC in the Digital Department |
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by John Romlein |
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With the diffusion of digital imaging, it is necessary to reengineer quality control processes to accommodate digital imaging modalities, workstations, and PACS. |
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Benchmarking MRI Operations |
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by Robert A. Bell PhD |
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Focusing on the key components of patient throughput can help a facility prepare to handle additional volume with greater efficiency. |
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Transitioning to Digital Mammography |
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by Marissa Shira |
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As more systems clear the hurdles at the Food and Drug Administration, researchers at the national and university level are exploring the clinical and practical implications of full-field digital mammography. |
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Storage Strategies |
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by George Wiley |
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Those who plan upfront for digital image archiving, say the experts, will appreciate their foresight when they begin accessing the storage system to treat patients. |
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Between Two Worlds |
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by Cheryl Proval |
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The radiology community is behind the eight ball on the issue of quality assurance in digital imaging. |
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The Case For MammoPACS |
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by Anna K. Chacko MD , Jacob A. Chacko |
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Improved access to mammography would best be achieved with a government initiative to build a nationwide electronic network for digital mammography images. |
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STAT Read |
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by Ben Van Houten |
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Imaging Business |
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Building a Safety Net for Charge Capture |
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by James A. Keiffer MBA |
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The use of RIS accession numbers provides a cost-effective way to verify charge capture and dispel concerns that legitimate charges are going unbilled. |
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Technology Economics Review |
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Is PACS Becoming More Affordable? |
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by Michael J. Gray |
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In describing several technological advances that have resulted in lower prices for some PACS components, the author urges radiology to think big when considering PACS. |
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Technology Review: Informatics |
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