Southern Ariz. sheriff wounded during traffic stop Dec 10, 2008
Graver said Hughes underwent a series of tests, including a CAT scan and an MRI, and was admitted as a precautionary step. "We're extremely grateful," said Terry Cooper, manager of the rural eastern Arizona county, which has a population of about 35,000. (FOX 11, AZ)
Atrium Medical Center opens in Corinth Dec 8, 2008
The new hospital either already has or soon will have equipment for MRIs, cat scans and all radiology needs. Neal Joslin, clinical liaison director, said the special operations unit of the hospital will be equipped to provide numerous endoscopic procedures. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
How To Spot A Fake Dec 4, 2008
Asking a technologist to study your painting before you've spoken to an ordinary expert, says Sharon Flescher, head of the nonprofit International Foundation for Art Research, "would be the same as skipping a doctor's exam and going straight to the MRI or CAT scan.". . (Forbes -- Technology)
Death tied to med condition Dec 3, 2008
She underwent numerous diagnostic tests, including an MRI and a CAT scan, said Ken Jackson, her father. He is distraught that the obstruction of her windpipe went undetected by so many doctors. (NJ.com -- Times)
From a brain injury, a blessing Nov 28, 2008
Initial CAT scans and X-rays taken at St. Elizabeth Medical Center showed Corey had a fractured skull and a broken leg. But subsequent scans also revealed a blood clot and swelling in his brain, his parents said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
N-D&L photo/PAM CASSADY Lisa Chance, Director of Radiology at Logan Memorial Hospital, shows off the new 16-Slice BrightSpeed Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner. Nov 26, 2008
A Computed Tomography (CT) System, also known as a CAT Scan, is a type of X-ray process that creates a digital image of internal structures within the human body. CT scans produce images with greater clarity and more detail than traditional X-ray exams. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Pediatric radiologists leave Children's to run imaging center Nov 24, 2008
In 2007 both PDI centers performed approximately 12,000 imaging examinations including X-rays, MRI scans and CAT scans, Wells said. In addition to the three physicians, PDI employs 30 other people including radiology technologists, pediatric nurses and support staff. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Attorney general seems fine after fainting spell Nov 23, 2008
Attorney general's CAT scan, MRI all clear, spokeswoman says. Michael Mukasey did not suffer stroke or heart attack, she says. (CNN -- Health)
New hospital is preparing for Dec. 5 opening Nov 22, 2008
New equipment includes a 32-slice (picture) CAT scan, a mobile MRI, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and digital mammogram. The facility will also have a nuclear medicine department. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
It's Not a Tumor - Doctors Find Worm In Woman's Brain Instead Nov 21, 2008
She went to the emergency room twice and had a cat scan, but everything came up clear, MyFOXPhoenix. com reported. (Fox News)
Wash Your HandsOr Else! Nov 21, 2008
A cat scan revealed nothing, but an MRI showed something very deep inside her brain. Once we saw the MRI we realized this is something not good, neurosurgeon Dr. Peter Nakaji told Phoenixs Fox News. (Newsmax)
Newcastle Knights winger Uate gets lucky break Nov 19, 2008
Halpin said Uate had a CAT scan on Monday then saw foot specialist James O'Sullivan yesterday for a second opinion, and both doctors agreed to "treat him conservatively". "He'll be in a splint for two weeks, then we'll send him for another X-ray then we'll put it in plaster, but we should get by without the need for surgery," Halpin said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cancer didn't keep Jacob off gridiron Nov 19, 2008
Jacob is feeling no pain, and a CAT scan taken after his first chemotherapy treatment showed that the mass had shrunk by 40 percent ... Another CAT scan will be taken on Monday. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Health care management company to expand in S.C. Nov 18, 2008
CareCore was founded in 1994 by radiologists and helps health insurance companies manage the use of diagnostic procedures, such as MRIs and CAT scans. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Rams stop Beavers Nov 16, 2008
The public address announcer said in the fourth quarter that Banning was heading for a CAT scan and said he was going to be OK.. Hawkins ran for 91 yards on 13 carries to lead the Rams, while O'Brien ran 13 times for 74 yards. (Montana Standard, MT)
Radiologists are in great demand in Pennsylvania Nov 15, 2008
"They prefer to do MRIs, or CAT scans, specialty procedures and three-dimensional imaging.". Half of Pennsylvania's 2,000 or so radiologists are 55 years old or older, he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
State reopens review in toddler's death Nov 14, 2008
A CAT scan showed that contrast dye, which is injected during the procedure so doctors can better see the patient's anatomy, had leaked into his brain. Brian Fox said in an interview that Lock gave his son too much dye, and that a one-page "ICU Team Note" was not given to the medical board or to the Department of Public Health, which regulates hospitals and conducted its own investigation. (Boston Globe)
Teleradiology generates income boom for New Mexico Software Nov 10, 2008
The network uses NM Software to allow the clinics to share cat scans, said Kevin McFarlane, the statewide stroke coordinator ... It allows physicians on one side of the state to look at cat scans from another part of the state and consult in real time about them. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
How to Fight Obesity with Good Heal... Nov 9, 2008
Keeping a food journal along with a tandem symptoms journal is like having a daily cat scan of your health. Get regular blood work that not only includes standard tests like glucose, sodium, potassium, etc. (Suite101.com)
Celtics exercise option on Rondo Nov 1, 2008
Finally, the Blazers were able to breathe a sigh of relief on Wednesday when an MRI and CAT scan confirmed Oden had a mid-lateral right foot sprain and will miss only two to four weeks. Still, leg injuries to a 7-foot, 285-pound men aren't exactly comforting. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Imagining diagnostic imaging Nov 1, 2008
His diagnostic imaging includes X-rays, ultrasounds, MRI, computer axial tomography (CAT scans) and mammography. "It involves all the areas that the human body can be imaged in some way, shape or form," Wick said. (Juneau Empire)
Mongols tested undercover agents with polygraph Oct 28, 2008
A woman at the house who declined to identify herself said Cavazos worked as a hospital CAT scan technician. A neighbor who asked not to be named for fear of retaliation said the sound of several motorbikes often woke him at 3 or 4 a.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Bikers tested ATF infiltrators with polygraph exams Oct 28, 2008
A woman at the house who declined to identify herself said Cavazos worked as a hospital CAT scan technician. A neighbor who asked not to be named for fear of retaliation said he often would often be woken at 3 or 4 a.m. by the sound of several motorbikes. (AZCentral -- News)
Raphael's Madonna restored to glory Oct 27, 2008
X-rays, CAT scans, reflective infra-red photography, lasers, men and women in white coats, microscopes, latex gloves - it sounds like the stuff of hospitals and in many ways it is. But the Opificio is no emergency room. (Xinhuanet, China)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEWS BUDGET Oct 26, 2008
MRIOUTSOURCING (Kisken, SHNS) -- Hospitals are contracting out the nighttime reading of complicated X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans to specialists across the country as a way to save money and provide quicker care. 750. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Raphael masterpiece Oct 25, 2008
X-rays, CAT scans, reflective infra-red photography, lasers, men and women in white coats, microscopes, latex gloves it sounds like the stuff of hospitals and in many ways it is. But the Opificio is no ER. It has everything but the pressures of time. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Surgery won't slow Malloe Oct 25, 2008
After a CAT scan showed the inflamed appendix, Malloe underwent the one-hour appendectomy. "The surgery went well," Malloe said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Biden's Brain Scan Oct 24, 2008
Back in the '60s sometime, I was in the Computerized scanning business, my computer helped developed the Cat Scan. One thing we knew for sure, if there was nothing there, we could not scan it. (Townhall.com)
How to Choose the Right Pet Health Insurance Plan Oct 23, 2008
For example, expensive medical treatments like cat scans, MRIs and chemotherapy -- services once only available for people -- are now being used to help save the lives of pets. Pet owners' beloved four-legged friends can sometimes face unexpected medical emergencies or illnesses, resulting in the difficult decision whether or not to spend thousands of dollars to save the life of their pet. (Pekin Times, IL)
Great SA inventions Oct 23, 2008
What do a Kreepy Krauly, a box of Pratley Putty and a CAT scan have in common ... CAT scans are used to generate three- dimensional images of tissue using a series of two-dimensional x-rays taken around a single axis of rotation. (iAfrica.com)
Breaking the cycle of waste in healthcare Oct 22, 2008
The more CAT scans, EKGs, and MRIs that are taken, the more the system earns. And there must be a societal shift toward prevention and wellness - an emphasis on health rather than healthcare. (Boston Globe)
Kids And Anesthesia Oct 22, 2008
The study is "provocative," says Sun, "but very preliminary." An estimated 4 million children receive anesthesia every year, Sun says, not just for surgery but for diagnostic procedures like MRI and CAT scans. The new report, not yet published, was prompted by prior studies showing that anesthesia can harm the developing brain in animals. (Newsweek)
Injured Tar Heels Have Different Timelines Oct 22, 2008
He said that after not playing for six weeks, the foot was still hurting and that's when the fracture started to show on MRIs and CAT Scans. "It was one of those things where it wasn't necessarily a clear cut decision to make," Ginyard said. (Tarheelblue.com)
Teen crossing Needham Street struck by car Oct 22, 2008
X-rays and a CAT scan showed no broken bones or serious injuries. It s miraculous his injuries were not more serious. (Newton Tab, MA)
Trashing Joe the Plumber Oct 21, 2008
8% of the passenger plane cargo is inspected via X-Ray or other imaging means like CAT scans in some airports. This campaign will not go on past November 5 much to Wooten s disappointment but Wooten and his homies will continue to kvetch and delude themselves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
"Extraordinary Hope" From New Cancer Drugs Oct 21, 2008
"The tumors went away really quickly," he recalls, "to the point where they're really are not visible in the CAT scans, or very faintly.". Four years after his diagnosis of lung cancer, Vrettos is still going strong. (CBS News -- Early Show)
KPJ poised for more M&As Oct 20, 2008
Siti Sadiah said KPJ allocated RM40mil to RM50mil annually as capital expenditure to upgrade the hospitals equipment such as the magnetic resonance imaging equipment, computed axial tomography (CAT scan) and angiography sets. As for the physical infrastructure, we allocated about RM80mil to RM100mil for renovation, upgrading and expansion, she added. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
What happened on Seaverns Avenue? Oct 19, 2008
THE NEXT MORNING, AFTER CLEANING HIS cuts and running a battery of CAT scans and Xrays of his head and spine, the doctors released Leo. He appeared to be fine; they told the Giards to watch for any peculiar behavior, because head injuries can lie dormant. (Boston Globe)
Cartoonist Bill Leak hurt in fall Oct 19, 2008
He was undergoing tests, including a CAT scan, to check for spinal problems and other internal injuries. "He is undergoing preliminary tests to find out the exact extent of his injuries, but at the moment his condition is serious," the spokeswoman said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Palin, Boortz chat Oct 18, 2008
And for those of you who are giddy about Nationalized healthcare, just ask the Canadians or Europeans what it s like to wait a year for a cat scan or surgery to remove a brain tumor. I m still proud to be an American even with all the hatred being expounded on this blog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Mess with the bull, you get the horn' Oct 18, 2008
"They did a CAT scan, where they could see an artery bleeding behind the chest bone. The doctor on call wouldn't touch me. A heart surgeon was called in to perform the surgery," he said. At 11:45 p.m., he went into surgery. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Convicted felon flees after arrest for child abuse Oct 17, 2008
A CAT Scan revealed Darrion had a serious head injury that required he be flown to St. Francis Hospital, in Wichita, Kan. At Share Medical Center, McDaniel again provided the account that he was the sole person providing care to Darrion and that the child had fallen from the door. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
BYU player stabbed while working as missionary Oct 16, 2008
"It was close enough to his kidney to do a CAT scan but none of the organs were torn or punctured.". Chris Collinsworth was released from the hospital Wednesday and told his parents he was ready to get back to missionary work, his mother, Alisa, said. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Conquering cancer: Firemen tackle the challenge with their moms Oct 15, 2008
The next day the doctor sent her to the breast care center in Tupelo for a CAT scan and a mammogram. The lumps were discovered as a result. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Gynaecologist sentenced for leaving spatula in patient Oct 15, 2008
Her doctors initially attributed the problems to an allergic reaction and gave her medication but a CAT scan subsequently found the missing surgical instrument. The patient had been awarded 50,000 euros ($A98,000) in damages in a prior civil trial. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Rams promote Stanley from practice squad Oct 13, 2008
The additional test was taken to try and rule out an aneurysm after a CAT scan that cleared him from a concussion revealed a brain abnormality. We don t know for sure right now what it is, Looker said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Retiring president of Johns Hopkins to take over Salk Oct 13, 2008
He chose the field after seeing one of the first CAT scan machines. I said, 'This is going to be a revolution,' and I switched to radiology. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Looker, Atogwe, and Kennison Talk Wednesday Oct 11, 2008
(On if he did not pass a test) It was just something that showed up on the CAT scan that was a concern. I thought I was cleared and then the highest guy in the Neuro department said that he thought it was cause for concern, so they are keeping me out. (GridIronGateway.com)
Gorilla Killed By Its Father At Omaha Zoo Oct 11, 2008
The injured gorilla was taken to an animal research facility at the Nebraska Medical Center for a CAT scan, but the injuries were too severe and she died. Simmons said Samson has never shown signs of aggression. (7 KETV Omaha)
Man claims Harrison shot him Oct 10, 2008
Rams wide receiver Dane Looker will have additional tests designed to rule out an aneurysm after a CAT scan that cleared him from a concussion revealed a brain abnormality. Looker will also be examined today by a neurosurgical consultant. (Boston Globe)
A Democrat not on this blog Oct 10, 2008
He parses the argument, slices it up and down, runs a total CAT scan on the foundations and the logic, and then confronts me with the soft spots in my post. Never calls a name, never disparages a source, scours the internal consistency, and occasionally cites and rejects a foundation premise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Virtual colonoscopy a less invasive cancer screener Oct 8, 2008
Virtual colonoscopy creates a 3D computer image such as this one, which was produced from a CAT scan at St. Joseph s Hospital in Atlanta ... A patient waits in the ready position before a CAT Scan Colonography is done by a CT 64 slice scan machine at St. Joseph s Hospital. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
CLASS B NOTES: Holsteins follow the plan, Hazen football, Beulah volleyball Oct 8, 2008
CAT scans revealed no damage, but a sore lower back kept Sorensen from practicing the whole week. However, Sorensen got clearance to play on Friday afternoon, and wound up being a key player that night in the Bison's 37-22 Class AA West Region victory. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
SDSU Football News Conference Quotes Oct 8, 2008
He had a cat scan that revealed no fracture, but he does have a shoulder sprain and Don Kessler, our athletic trainer, said it might be a lot better than he thought. So he won't throw today, but it will be a day-to-day observation. (Goaztecs.com)
Southerland Makes His Return Oct 8, 2008
He was one CAT scan away. The doctor walked in with this look on his face, Southerland said. (DawgPost.com)
Derek Hough blacks out after Dancing fall Oct 7, 2008
After a cat scan and many other tests, he received a clean bill of health and we were back at it today as scheduled. With a huge headache, and a little dizziness, the show goes on, Burke added. (MSNBC -- Politics)
School of hard knocks Oct 6, 2008
Concussions are caused by violent shaking or a blow to the head, and trigger a cascade of chemical changes in the brain that is rarely pinpointed by a standard MRI or CAT scan. Because of the lack of diagnostic tools, physicians, trainers and others have long disagreed about how long it takes for the brain to heal. (Boston Globe)
Unlocking the secrets of memory Oct 6, 2008
However, until scientists benefited from a succession of breakthroughs in brain mapping CAT scans and MRIs initially, and diffusion tensor imaging, positron emission tomography (PET) scans, and functional MRI more recently our understanding of exactly what memory is and how it works was more art than science, the product of guesswork and hunches. Even now, a definitive explanation of the process eludes us, although here's what researchers believe is happening: First, you experience... (MSNBC -- Health)
Purina pitches pet insurance for dogs, cats (4) Oct 6, 2008
The company said two plans will be available for dogs and cats, at a time when veterinary care can include costly CAT scans, MRIs or chemotherapy. The insurance will be offered through PurinaCare Insurance Services Inc., a San Antonio-based subsidiary of Nestle Purina PetCare, which has its North American headquarters in St. Louis. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Copper Queen Community Hospital wins teleradiology grant of $184,822 Oct 6, 2008
We already have teleradiology in place for CAT scans, but this system is all modalities, to include ultrasound and flat plates. With this new PAC system, we ll have the ability to digitally transport our radiographs and have them read immediately. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Brevard killer's death sentence tossed Oct 3, 2008
A CAT scan performed after his arrest revealed brain damage to his frontal lobe, a psychiatrist testified. Contact Flemming at. (Florida Today)
Taking time for empathy Oct 3, 2008
After examining her father, I stepped out of the room to join the other surgeons viewing his CAT scans. As we crowded around the pictures, the tumor emerged a dark circle in the middle of the man's liver. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Medical Intuitive in Vegas Event Sep 25, 2008
Ritberger says that when she diagnoses people she sees " . . .patterns of energy and colors that tell me if there are specific parts of the body that are malfunctioning." She compares her "sight" with that of an MRI or CAT scan. "It's as if I am an X-ray machine, viewing the person. I can identify where there are energy imbalances that are affecting the physical body.". (Suite101.com)
COURAGEOUSTEEN Sep 25, 2008
After some testing and CAT scans, doctors realized he had a tumor the size of his mother's hand on the back of his skull. "They told us to go home and pack," Jill said. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Biden Claims His Helicopter 'Forced Down' in Afghanistan... Sep 23, 2008
Andy; when was the last time you had a cat scan. Palin the real Mccoy, LOL.. (The Drudge Report)
