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Heat is a formidable enemy in MR and CT chiller design
by John W. Mitchell 08/20/2015From the September issue of HCB News magazine
The hard numbers on radiological interpretation errors
by John W. Mitchell 08/18/2015Mistakes most often linked to wrong patients and portable X-rays
MR study finds sleep position affects mammalian 'brain waste' removal
by John W. Mitchell 08/13/2015How you snooze may affect odds for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neuro diseases
Just three percent of adult patients account for 30 percent of hospital charges
by John W. Mitchell 08/12/2015Researchers aim to crack the code on 'super-utilizers'
Family docs see compensation leap 9.2 percent since 2012
by John W. Mitchell 08/07/2015Doctor shortages may increase that trend
As bad press mounts for duodenoscopes, researchers find other scopes unclean
by John W. Mitchell 08/06/2015For colonoscopy and other screenings, benefits still far outweigh any risk
Yes, heavy cell phone usage increases risk of brain tumors
by John W. Mitchell 07/31/2015Researchers identify RFR-induced 'oxidative stress' as the culprit
CMS report on medical homes finds no evidence of cost savings
by John W. Mitchell 07/30/2015Concluding they don't work, however, 'a mistake'
Family members of ICU patients may be at risk for PTSD
by John W. Mitchell 07/24/2015New research indicates active decision-making reduces psychological distress
Two California universities at odds over which owns study grants and funds
by John W. Mitchell 07/23/2015Dispute may disrupt momentum in Alzheimer's research
Study reveals pricing for cardiac angioplasty can vary by more than $50,000 in a single market
by John W. Mitchell 07/22/2015Data unveiled to better inform patients of their options
From servicing under fire in Iraq to evolving under the ACA, clinical engineers rise while facing many challenges
by John W. Mitchell 07/17/2015
Joint Commission rolls out XR-29-esque rules today
by John W. Mitchell 07/01/2015New standards require protocol, dose and benchmark changes
First 3-D heart made from multiple imaging techniques
by John W. Mitchell 06/30/2015Resulting model first step in efficacy study for surgical planning using 3-D printing
Study finds telemedicine still not widely embraced by Medicare
by John W. Mitchell 06/29/2015Of $5 billion budget, less than a dime invested per member, per month
The role of laundry protocols in infection control
by John W. Mitchell 06/25/2015CDC study establishes peer-reviewed standards to protect patients
Prostate cancer diagnoses dropped significantly after USPSTF guidelines
by John W. Mitchell 06/24/2015High risk cases dropped 23 percent, suggesting many go undetected
Looking back at a decade of pediatric CT over-utilization
by John W. Mitchell 06/23/2015Study finds CT for pediatric falls doubled between 2001 and 2010
Smartphone alerts can double cardiac arrest survival rates: study
by John W. Mitchell 06/18/2015'Ping! - Someone needs CPR two blocks away'
Feature: Imaging center managers deal with an array of change
by John W. Mitchell 06/17/2015How imaging center management is changing and how to deal with it
Study shines light on 50 most expensive hospitals in U.S.
by John W. Mitchell 06/16/2015Most are owned by for-profit health systems, predominantly in Florida
Eating nuts could lower mortality rates for many diseases: study
by John W. Mitchell 06/15/2015Including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
fMRI scans show how humans form concepts, may be useful in Alzheimer's
by John W. Mitchell 06/11/2015Visualizing the brain's sophisticated neuro filing system
Academic hospitals: High-risk surgery should be done by high-volume specialists
by John W. Mitchell 06/09/2015Applying 'practice makes perfect' to the OR
Using PET for image-guided proton therapy
by John W. Mitchell 06/09/2015Lifting the "curse" of not seeing for proton treatment
Lapsed storage fee sends 65 boxes of medical records to dumpster
by John W. Mitchell 06/03/2015“Gold mine for an identity thief" turned over to local hospital
GAO report questions CMS reliance on AMA input for $70 billion in doctor payments
by John W. Mitchell 06/02/2015Raised concerns for disparity between primary and sub-specialist care
Quantifying the value of pediatric telemedicine in rural communities
by John W. Mitchell 05/29/2015May cut patient transfers by nearly one-third, save thousands of dollars per child
Ohio medical board disciplines radiologist for HIPAA violation
by John W. Mitchell 05/27/2015Incident not uncommon, and underscores importance of compliance programs
Study confirms patient preference for receiving imaging results
by John W. Mitchell 05/26/2015The referring doctor is seen as best source of info, although a majority of patients also want to view their radiology report
Magnetic stimulation (nTMS) gives German brain surgeons new insight
by John W. Mitchell 05/26/2015Pre-operative brain mapping may reduce brain surgery damage
New radiation blood test awaits human application
by John W. Mitchell 05/22/2015Research funded by feds to save lives offers faster, cheaper testing
Raising the bar on EHRs: Getting the 21st Century Cures Act right
by John W. Mitchell 05/20/2015Legislation asks for $10 million to improve EHR interoperability, AHA says don't take it from hospitals
Study shows overreliance on CT and MRI for headache has doubled in 11 years
by John W. Mitchell 05/14/2015Lifestyle changes may be just as effective — not to mention safer and more economical
Pediatric imaging solutions are delivering big benefits to small patients
by John W. Mitchell 05/14/2015Heroic efforts in child-friendly medicine
Do new findings on gadolinium highlight unintended consequence of Stark law?
by John W. Mitchell 05/12/2015Dr. Emanuel Kanal says radiologist insight is need in contrast MRI planning
Government policy creates “medical deserts” as 51 rural hospitals close in ten years
by John W. Mitchell 05/12/2015Without proper action, ICD-10 deadlines may exacerbate the issue
Pre-MRI counseling for pediatric patients reduces need for anesthesia: study
by John W. Mitchell 05/11/2015Researchers from Johns Hopkins found that education reduces anxiety and allows for better images
Study finds faster stroke treatment outside hospital than within
by John W. Mitchell 05/07/2015Study finds inpatients wait longer for care than community-based cases
Ultrasound with contrast for pediatrics with abdominal trauma superior to CT
by John W. Mitchell 05/05/2015British study results indicate new lower radiation dose protocol for kids
Apple Watch, the newest diagnostic tool in the battle against chronic diseases?
by John W. Mitchell 05/01/2015A pilot program from Ochsner Health System thinks it could be
The Future of Health Care – Baby boomers and aging
by John W. Mitchell 04/15/2015Find out how LeadingAge helps baby boomers and the services associated with aging
Health care technology management viewpoints - Clinical engineers speak out
by John W. Mitchell 04/13/2015Exploring the trends through thought leader insights
Hospital Spotlight – Q&A with Greg Feirn, CEO of LCMC
by John W. Mitchell 04/13/2015Find out how the CEO of LCMC Health is handling health care in New Orleans post-Katrina
Norwegian imaging study yields 'important insights' into hand osteoarthritis progress
by John W. Mitchell 04/13/2015Imaging has yielded 'important insights" into the progress of hand osteoarthritis
Study: Imaging follow-up not indicated for common-type cancer
by John W. Mitchell 04/06/2015Peripheral-blood assessment could be a less costly alternative
C. difficile 30-day readmissions nearly double those from other causes: study
by John W. Mitchell 03/27/2015Study offers profound insight for hospitals, which will be penalized under the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program that CMS is starting
PET/CT cardiac imaging offers new level of diagnostic outcome: study
by John W. Mitchell 03/18/2015PET/CT cardiac imaging scanners offer significantly improved diagnostic outcomes with lower radiation doses than the more common SPECT technology, according to a new study
CT angiography, nuclear stress test may be equally reliable with stable chest pain: study
by John W. Mitchell 03/17/2015Treatment options used to diagnosis the five million patients annually who suffer chest pain should be reconsidered, according to study
Hospital Spotlight – Q&A with Teri Fontenot, CEO of Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge
by John W. Mitchell 03/13/2015Find out how Teri Fontenot meets the challenges her hospital faces