Medical Imaging
Electronic Alerts on Abnormal Imaging Test Results Do Not Always Result in Timely Follow-Up
Abnormal results on outpatient imaging tests sometimes may not receive appropriate follow-up even when clinicians receive and read results in an advanced, integrated electronic medical record system, according to a recent report. More...20 Oct 2009

Miniaturized, Portable Ultrasound Provides Rapid Diagnosis and Procedures at Patient's Bedside
A new miniaturized ultrasound system is portable, allowing physicians to quickly perform rapid diagnostics and needle-guided procedures at a patient's bedside, providing real-time results. More...19 Oct 2009

Coronary Imaging Modalities Help to Identify Plaques Likely to Cause Heart Attacks
Findings from a recent clinical trial provide new insights into the types of vulnerable plaque that are most likely to cause sudden, unexpected adverse cardiac events, and on the ability to identify them through imaging techniques before they occur. More...13 Oct 2009
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