Femoral Venous Catheterization Sep 18, 2008
2 This malpositioning can be seen on a plain anteroposterior abdominal radiograph as left. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
In Year II, Polytrack flap still unsettled Sep 3, 2008
In 2005 and '06, the past two years of the dirt track here, the radiograph totals were 456 and 439, respectively. Given the number of equine hospitals to choose from in San Diego County and the Southern California area in general, and the number of nonracing type horses sent to such places, assessing the number of significant but not catastrophic injuries here this summer is problematical. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
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)
