RSNA 2008 Reviews, reports and radiology information
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting from November 30 to December 5, 2008, in Chicago is expected to unfurl some of the latest radiology software versions, which are sure to revolutionize the medical imaging world. Many companies are bringing out an impressive array of radiology software, which ensures high precision 3D images apart from high end mammography work flow, and advanced personalization, which will guarantee better patient care. Radiology Products which will enhance the radiologist productivity and the quality of reading will be the star attractions of this annual meeting. During plenary Sessions, individuals who have made substantial contributions in the field...
Radiology Information System PACS - Cutting Edge 21st Century Health Care
A Picture Archive and Communication System for Radiologists, or RIS PACS is a vitally necessary tool for every oncology department today - and with the dramatic fall in the cost of computer hardware, there is no reason why every health care facility should not have one. Such PACS systems are based on the same personal computer technology with which you are already familiar - so there is no steep learning curve. If you are among the few who are not familiar with this remarkable technology, or are a physician in private practice or the administrator of a small hospital who has been reluctant to invest in a RIS PACS because of cost, read on. Proven Technology The one of the first PACS systems in the U...
A Picture Archive and Communication System for Radiologists, or RIS PACS is a vitally necessary tool for every oncology department today – and with the dramatic fall in the cost of computer hardware, there is no reason why every health care facility should not have one. Such PACS systems are based on the same personal computer technology with which you are already familiar – so there is no steep learning curve. If you are among the few who are not familiar with this remarkable technology, or are a physician in private practice or the administrator of a small hospital who has been reluctant to invest in a RIS PACS because of cost, read on. Proven Technology The one of the first PACS systems in...
The Field of Radiology - Choosing a Radiologic Career & School For Beginners
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DALSA's Rad-icon Imaging Division Introduces the Helios10 MD 20 x 25 cm Panel for Medical Imaging
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - November 30, 2009) - RSNA 2009 - Booth # 7117 -- DALSA Corporation (TSX: DSA), through its Rad-icon Imaging division, today announced general availability of the Helios10 MDpanel, the first product in the company's new Helios camera family. With an active area of 20 x 25 cm, the Helios10 MD is the first CMOS X-Ray panel from DALSA of this size and form factor, a medical-grade cassette package with an integrated handle. The Helios10 MD panel was designed to exceed the rigorous imaging requirements for a wide variety of medical imaging applications such as full-field digital mammography, general radiography, bone densitometry, and other mobile digital radiography (DR...
The field of X- ray technology has immense career prospects for those who are interested in making a mark in the allied health field. A student who aspires to be a radiologic technologist has to undertake a course in X-ray technician program for 2 years in an accredited college. With the kind of training that is provided, an X-ray technician is able to perform diagnostic X-ray procedures in clinics, hospitals and outpatient imaging centers. The X-ray technician program is such that a part of it is in the form of class room instruction while the other is hands-on practical training in a healthcare setting. Some of the skills that are learnt include thorough knowledge of the human body which...
Choosing a Career Path in the Radiologic Sciences
The field of radiology offers a multitude of options for the aspiring medical imaging professional. How many people have thought about getting into radiology, but couldn't get past the cliché of the option of becoming an x-ray technician or waving a wand around a pregnant woman's belly, viewing a fetus in the womb. Then there are the lucky ones who have a friend or a relative who are in the profession and give them some insight; help them get past the clichés about the profession. Hopefully, this article will get past the common ideas about the field and provide some insight into a field that offers endless possibilities for growth. The field of radiology, broadly speaking, can be...
Careers in the Field of Radiology
Radiology is divided into three main categories. This includes the General Radiography, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Ultrasound, and the Nuclear Medicine. Each division offers a vast range of radiologist jobs to choose from. Of course the salary also differs depending on their career and other factors as well. If you opt to enter the world of general radiography, you can shift to the two other divisions anytime. Professionals who are working on the field of general radiography are responsible for taking pictures of what is inside the patient's body. They use X-Ray machines and other apparatus using the same technology as well such as the Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography and...