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What's New in Quality Assurance for Computed Radiography? |
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by Charles E. Willis PhD |
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If there is anything new in the realm of CR quality assurance (QA), it is the general recognition that QC processes for CR are no less important than they are for conventional screen-film radiography. |
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Pro Forma Evaluation of Open-Sided MRI |
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by Robert A. Bell PhD |
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Generic pro forma analyses appear to show that low-field equipment is likely to be subjected to increasing pressure for better cost/benefit ratios. |
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Immobile Imaging: A Solid Option |
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by George Wiley |
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Fixed mobile units that stay on site for extended periods are as valuable to those who use them as mobile units that show up once a week, but the long-term mobiles require a much different operational strategy. |
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Radiology Imagers: Future Secure |
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by Chris Wolski |
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As radiology departments inch toward a digital future, a place for printers is assured. |
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Lateral View |
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Malign Neglect |
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by Cheryl Proval |
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Now is the time to begin talking about how to address our nation's rising health care crisis. |
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Guest Editorial |
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Health Care and the 2004 Presidential Election |
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by Otha Linton |
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When the author sat down to write on the subject, he turned to the candidates' web sites for information: it was not forthcoming. |
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Imaging Technology |
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MDCT: A Disruptive Technology Evolves |
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by Katherine P. Andriole PhD |
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Multi-detector CT has the potential to jettison diagnostic radiology from the two-dimensional slice realm into the third dimension. |
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Imaging Business |
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Preparing for Malpractice Self-Insurance |
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by Michael S. Fenton |
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For large groups of radiologists, self-insurance is a viable alternative to commercially available malpractice insurance. |
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STAT Read |
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by Arati Murti |
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