Author Jason Launders Jason Launders Analyst ECRI Institute Pennsylvania, US [email protected] The primary reason for the development of cardiac CT was the expectation that CT could replace diagnostic cardiac catheterisation procedures, an expensive study that, due to the need for arterial catheterisation,...
READ MOREAuthor Prof. Simone Maurea Dipartimento di Scienze Biomorfologiche e Funzionali (DSBMF) Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II (UNINA) Istituto di Biostrutture e Bioimmagini (IBB) Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) Naples, Italy [email protected]...
READ MOREInterviewee: Dr. Christiane Nyhsen Consultant Radiologist Department of Radiology Sunderland Royal Hospital Sunderland, UK [email protected] Tell Us About Your Roles in the Sunderland Royal Hospital (SRH), and the Radiology Trainees Forum (RTF). I was appointed as consultant...
READ MOREAuthor: Prof. Jeffrey Braithwaite Director Centre for Clinical Governance Research Also, Professor School of Public Health and Community Medicine Faculty of Medicine University of New South Wales New South Wales, Australia To understand the Australian...
READ MOREInterviewee: Dr. Peter Scally Director of Medical Imaging Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Brisbane, Australia [email protected] What Led You to a Career in Medical Imaging? I chose medicine because it is ethical, innovative and one can help a lot of people. I started as a resident in neurosurgery...
READ MOREPromoting a Higher Standard of Practice Authors: Prof. Mark Khangure President The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) Sydney, Australia Don Swinbourne CEO The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) Sydney,...
READ MOREImaging Agent to Enhance Scans of Blood Flow The FDA has approved Vasovist Injection (gadofosveset trisodium), the first contrast imaging agent for use in patients undergoing MRA, a minimally invasive test for examining blood vessels. The agent is said to provide a clearer image in patients suspected of having blockages or blood vessel problems...
READ MOREIreland has this year been rocked by the publication of a shocking report into neglect, abuse, cruelty and violence against children who were incarcerated in institutions operated by the all-powerful Catholic religious orders. The Ryan Report revealed a systemic culture of institutional secrecy behind which serious abuse and violence could fester....
READ MOREThere is a long held tradition of mergers of healthcare institutions in Croatia. In 1952 pharmacies merged, followed by the merger of medical spas in 1954, and the merger of hospitals and out-of-hospital institutions in 1957. In 1962 the three above mentioned associations joined and formed the Association of Health Institutions. In 1996, after the...
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