A Man with Back Pain and a Mass in the Lung Jul 24, 2008
Eleven days before admission, a radiograph of the abdomen obtained at another facility. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Low Vitamin D Levels Appear Common In Healthy Children Jun 7, 2008
"The results of this study suggest that a vitamin D level is not a good screening test for rickets in asymptomatic children; 92.5 percent of those with hypovitaminosis [low levels of] D, as defined by Gordon et al, had no evidence of rickets on radiograph [X-ray]," writes James A. Taylor, M.D., of the University of Washington, Seattle, in an accompanying editorial. "Future research is needed to determine whether infants and toddlers with vitamin D levels of 20 nanograms per milliliter or lower... (Science Daily)
Legal and Regulatory Issues in Medical Outsourcing Apr 10, 2008
In particular, the fundamental physicality of medicine the need to examine a patient or look at a chart or radiograph prohibited the remote outsourcing that was possible in manufacturing or call centers. 2 However, digitized health care now permits the outsourcing of a range of medical services, from clinical diagnostics to direct care. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Appropriate timing in the use of breast shields in children can further reduce MDCT radiation dose Feb 13, 2008
The study also showed that multiple organ doses were lowest when the shield was placed after the scout radiograph was obtained. With this technique, image noise increased, but the images were still of good quality. (EurekAlert!)
New Automated System IDs Victims Of Mass Disasters In Minutes Nov 29, 2007
To address this problem, Dr. Kosuge and colleagues developed a novel, automated dental radiograph (x-ray) matching system that can not only reduce the task of forensic experts but also improve the accuracy of identification ... Examples of input dental radiograph images and aligned images with distortion correction. (Science Daily)
E-911 board members should reconsider positions Oct 13, 2007
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Treatment with Convalescent Plasma for Influenza A (H5N1) Infection Oct 4, 2007
A chest radiograph obtained on June 9 revealed large opacities in the lower lobe of the left lung. A reverse-transcriptase polymerase-chain-reaction (RT-PCR) assay and an isolate from a tracheal aspirate were positive for influenza A (H5N1) virus. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Low-Tidal-Volume Ventilation in ARDS Sep 13, 2007
His arterial oxygen saturation while breathing 100% oxygen through a face mask is 76%; a chest radiograph shows. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
New approaches to reduce scarring Sep 4, 2007
(C) Radiograph of the same patient shows erosion of the bone secondary to disuse and contracture. After years of treatment and physical therapy, this patient will only regain minimal hand function. (EurekAlert!)
OUR OPINION: State board makes right call on Senate proposal Aug 31, 2007
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A Pregnant Woman with Intrauterine Fetal Death Aug 30, 2007
Four years earlier, a tuberculin skin test had been positive, and a chest radiograph had been negative; she had received antituberculosis medication for 6 months. There was no history of sexually transmitted diseases, and she did not smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, or use intravenous drugs. (New England Journal of Medicine)
A 61-Year-Old Man with Recurrent Fevers Aug 23, 2007
A chest radiograph revealed a left basilar opacity, and a diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia was made. A 5-day course of azithromycin was begun. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Post 9/11 Sarcoidosis Aug 13, 2007
The confirmation of Dunn-Jone s sarcoidosis came in a letter by Dr. Charles S. Hirsch, the city's Chief Medical Examiner on May 18 stating that "Accumulating evidence indicates that in some persons exposure to WTC dust has caused sarcoidosis or an inflammatory reaction indistinguishable from sarcoidosis. Chemical Dust Exposure and Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis, which is also known as Besnier-Boeck disease, is an autoimmune disorder that usually starts in the lungs or the lymph nodes of the chest... (Suite101.com)
Researchers suggest TB screening for all international adoptees Aug 10, 2007
Children with positive tuberculin skin test results or who have symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis should be examined for evidence of active disease and have a chest radiograph performed. Children with latent tuberculosis infection or active tuberculosis disease should be treated in accordance with the North American tuberculosis standards. (EurekAlert!)
our opinion: Recent events spotlight previously discussed concerns Aug 1, 2007
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Radiographers attend safety course Jul 17, 2007
Accra, July 16, GNA - Radiographers and X-ray technicians across the country are attending a five-day training course in Accra on the safe use and handling of X-ray machines used in diagnosis ... Professor Geoffrey Emi-Reynold, Acting Director, Radiation Protection Board, said the yearly refresher programmes were to ensure that new radiographers and X-ray technicians who had joined the health service were constantly reminded about the hazards of the vocation and the need to ensure safety... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Age of Teleradiology Jul 5, 2007
The same technology that can transmit a radiograph or a computed tomographic (CT) scan obtained at night at an emergency department in Philadelphia to Bangalore, India, for reading during the day can move any digital radiograph anywhere at any time. 1 Within minutes, images can appear on the desktop of a radiologist at home, in an office several floors away from a central reading room, or at another hospital. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Sparkle’s story Mar 6, 2007
Let s anesthetize her and radiograph her hind legs and pelvis; that way we can see for sure what s going on with her hip ... Tami, had the puppy under anesthesia and ready for the radiographs a few minutes later. (Helena Independent Record)
Attentive owner Feb 6, 2007
While waiting for Jon to arrive with Taz, his dog, we set up the radiograph machine and developer, got an IV organized and prepared the surgical room for the procedure ... The radiograph confirmed the diagnosis. (Helena Independent Record)
Laryngocele: a rare complication of surgical tracheostomy Nov 28, 2006
A plain lateral neck radiograph revealed a large air filled sac originating from the laryngeal cartilages and extending along the posterior pharyngeal wall. The patient was then treated by endoscopic laser marsupialization and reviewed annually. (BioMed Central)
Drug costs to fall by $3bn in next decade Nov 18, 2006
" Currently consumers pay $29.50 for medicines listed on the PBS, regardless of the drug's actual price. Mr Abbott said the changes would also make it easier for doctors to prescribe some drugs to treat chronic conditions such as diabetes, from July next year. There are about 200 drugs that doctors currently can't prescribe until they are granted authorisation by Medicare Australia. Buy a Notebook online from Dell to receive offers you won't find in stores MFS has increased targeted rates on... (The Australian)
New biomedical device uses nanotechnology to monitor hip implant healing, may reduce wait times Oct 18, 2006
And the sensor can detect and identify bone less before it is even visible on a radiograph. This technology will not only monitor bone healing at the time of surgery but also can determine when implants are worn out and need to be replaced. (EurekAlert!)
Thoracentesis Oct 12, 2006
Please for full text and personal services. Todd W. Thomsen, M.D., Jennifer DeLaPena, M.D., and Gary S. Setnik, M.D.. (New England Journal of Medicine)
A Man with Dyspnea, Fever, and Lymphadenopathy Sep 28, 2006
A chest radiograph was normal. Albuterol and clarithromycin were administered, and he was discharged. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Barbaro's recovery continues Sep 14, 2006
"He is wearing the cast on his right hind limb well; we continue to monitor it closely, and we expect to change the cast and radiograph the leg within the next seven to 10 days.". Richardson, chief of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals, also said Barbaro continues to be comfortable standing on his left hind foot, which is recovering from laminitis. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Paget’s Disease of Bone Aug 10, 2006
A skeletal scintigraphic scan reveals enhanced uptake in only the deformed tibia, where a radiograph shows changes indicative of Paget's disease. His sister, whose. (New England Journal of Medicine)
PIECES OF THE PAST: Honor student/independent woman ran a mostly dishonorable/independent Winona motel Aug 7, 2006
The family moved to Winona in 1918, and Blanche was an honor student at Winona Senior High School, where she worked as stenographer on the yearbook, the Radiograph, and graduated in 1920. After high school, she worked as a stenographer at Merchants Bank and the Hayes-Lucas Lumber Co. In 1924, she and her father opened a Gopher State Oil station at Johnson and Fourth streets in downtown Winona. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Society's problems today the result of a toxic legacy Jul 19, 2006
Medical radiograph procedures emitted far more harmful X-rays than they do today. Many of today's leaders experimented with highly dangerous drugs in the 1960s and 1970s, such a LSD and cocaine, not to mention the effects of an overindulgence of marijuana, alcohol and promiscuity, leading to multiple, sexually transmitted diseases. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A Man with Staphylococcal Bacteremia and Renal Failure Jun 29, 2006
A radiograph of the chest showed patchy bilateral pulmonary infiltrates. He was admitted to the hospital. (New England Journal of Medicine)
An Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patient Presenting with Persistent Dyspnea: Case Report May 9, 2006
Diagnostic testing revealed normal white blood cell, hemoglobin and platelet count, basic metabolic panel, fasting lipid profile, HbA1c, with chest radiograph confirming chronic cystic findings unchanged from prior radiographs and an electrocardiogram that revealed sinus rhythm with left anterior fascicular block. Stress thallium testing demonstrated a reversible anteroseptal perfusion defect with a 55% left ventricular ejection fraction. (BioMed Central)
Target of human cruelty May 2, 2006
His owners, Cory and Don, agreed to let me anesthetize him for radiographs ... As soon as he was safely asleep and out of pain, two radiographs were taken and developed ... Soon the films were done and I glanced at them as I met his owners in the room with the radiograph view box. (Helena Independent Record)
