Radiologists use diagnostic imaging to non-invasively look inside the body to help determine the causes of an injury or an illness, and confirm a diagnosis. Providers use many imaging modalities to do so, including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, PET and more.
Two months after a cluster of cases occurred on a cruise ship, experts are offering insight into how radiologists can help spot the "silent" signs of the deadly virus on imaging.
For the first time, research has identified diaphragmatic dome height measured on chest X-rays as an indicator of what patients’ post-op recovery will look like following surgery for cancer or other lung disorders.
On-the-field imaging helps determine if athletes can be treated effectively on-site or whether they might need to be transferred to a medical center for additional care.
Sales of its upright Stand-Up MRI system helped Fonar Corp. offset lower revenues in other business segments in the company first fiscal quarter of FY04, ending Sept. 30.
The demand for MRI systems remains as steady as rock. Procedures reached 21.9 million in 2002, a 22 percent jump from 18 million in 2001, according to IMV Medical Information Division.
