Posts tagged as: Diagnostics

Gold standard X-ray for vascular spinal disorders found safe and effective – Hopkins Study

Johns Hopkins Hospital researchers report that spinal angiography is a safe and effective diagnostic tool to identify vascular disorders around the spine. The procedure can also rule out misdiagnosis of a spinal inflammation called tranverse myelitis, according to findings published online on September 14 in Neurology. Interventional neuroradiologist Dr Philippe Gailloud and his team reviewed [...]

Nov 4 2011 | Posted in International | Read More »

Online tools help consumers track radiation exposure from diagnostic imaging

National Imaging Associates (NIA), a subsidiary of Magellan Health Services, recently launched the online Radiation Calculator and apps for iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad® that are designed to help consumers calculate and track radiation exposure from medical imaging, and to provide the information to make well-informed decisions that limit unnecessary exposure. The free apps can [...]

Sep 28 2011 | Posted in Health Finance | Read More »
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