Diagnosis and management of uterine fibroids.(CE DIRECTED
READING)
In 2004 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice underwent a
procedure called uterine artery embolization (UAE) at Georgetown
University Hospital in Washington, District of Columbia. . . .
Diagnosis and treatment of back pain.(CE DIRECTED
READING)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Describe the anatomy of the spine and explain why precise
diagnosis of back pain is difficult.
* Summarize some of the ways in . . .
A Mn[Cl.sub.2]-based MR signal intensity linear response
phantom.(magnetic resonance)
Age-related intervertebral disk (IVD) degeneration is a major
contributor to spinal morbidity in modern society) Previous authors have
suggested that physiological (ie, nontraumatic) degenerative . . .
Patient satisfaction with obstetric ultrasonography.
Because of ongoing health sector reform in Nigeria, which
emphasizes health care delivery based on a service compact between the
government and the governed, there is a need to assess . . .
Who's taking your x-ray?(PATIENT PAGE)
More than 300 million medical imaging procedures are performed in
the United States each year. Some are as familiar as dental x-rays and
others are as complex as magnetic resonance brain images. . . .
Radiation dose during barium enema.(STUDENT SCOPE)
Although the use of traditional contrast studies under fluoroscopy
has been declining due to modern sectional imaging and other alternative
diagnostic modalities,] fluoroscopy is still an important . . .
Contrast media handling.(SPECIAL REPORT)
Contrast-enhanced imaging has become an invaluable tool in helping
to distinguish the body's organs and tissues and improve diagnosis.
(2) Radiologic technologists are charged with ensuring patient . . .
Practical Radiographic Imaging (Fuch's Radiographic
Exposure, Processing and Quality Control).(Book review)
PRACTICAL RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING (FUCH'S RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE,
PROCESSING AND QUALITY CONTROL). 8th ed. Carroll QB. 2007. 637 pgs.
Charles C. Thomas Ltd. $64.95 (textbook), $22.95 . . .
Thieme Clinical Companions: Ultrasound.(Book review)
THIEME CLINICAL COMPANIONS: ULTRASOUND. Schmidt G. 2007. 471 pgs.
Thieme. www.thieme.com. $49.95.
This quick-reference clinical companion offers readers the ability
to correlate clinical and . . .
Clinical Radiology: The essentials.(Book review)
CLINICAL RADIOLOGY: THE ESSENTIALS. 3rd ed. Daffner RH. 2007. 544
pgs. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. www.lww.com. 800-638-3030.
$59.95.
As noted in the author's preface, this textbook was . . .
Online Digital Imaging Academy.(RE: REGISTRY)
In 2007 the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
announced at the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Annual Conference a project to develop an online education . . .
Get to the Point.(TECHNICAL QUERY)(problems in computed
tomography imaging)
Although computed tomography is a relatively accurate imaging
technique, it is prone to producing various artifacts. For example,
aliasing artifacts or streaks appear as dark lines that radiate . . .
Revisiting radiation policies.(MY PERSPECTIVE)
Nuclear medicine technologists are entrusted with the safe use and
handling of radioactive materials, including controlling and securing
their work areas. They must know, for example, who is and . . .
Imaging the L5-S1 joint space.(ON THE JOB )(lumbar vertebra
sacrum)
The lumbar spine comprises the largest vertebral bodies in the
spinal column. These vertebrae are located below the thoracic vertebrae
and continue down to the sacrum. Most patients have a total of . . .
R.T. readings improve cancer detection.(RESEARCH &
TECHNOLOGY)(radiologic technologist)
The addition of an independent double reading of mammograms by
radiologic technologists to an independent double reading by
radiologists helps detect more breast cancers, according to a new . . .
Calendar.(Calendar)
Calendar carries announcements concerning events, meetings and
educational offerings of interest to radiologic technologists. Notices
are published selectively on the basis of reader service vs . . .
Spinal curves and scoliosis.(CE: DIRECTED READING)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Identify and label the parts of a vertebra and describe the
differences between the vertebrae in each section of the spine.
* . . .
Paget disease of bone.(CE DIRECTED READING)(Disease/Disorder
overview)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Discuss the etiology of Paget disease of bone.
* Identify the clinical characteristics of the disease.
* Recognize the . . .
Patient dose from CT: a literature review.(computed
tomography)
As the number of computed tomography (CT) procedures performed in
the United States continues to increase, there is growing concern about
patient protection issues. Currently, no system is in place . . .
Optical density changes in dry-processed films.
The use of dry laser imagers has become widespread in radiology
departments in Kuwait in the past 5 years. Most digital imaging
modalities, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance . . .
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