Violation of False Claims Act Costs $5 Million to an Imaging Service Provider Contrast imaging is a radiology procedure in which a contrast dye is injected into a person’s body to see his/her tissues and organs more clearly during medical imaging. This kind of imaging is often done when a CT, X-ray, ultrasound or MRI […]
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Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, helps memory
Deteriorating Memory? Exercise More for Improved Blood Flow and Regain Memory At present, more than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is believed to get triple by the year 2050. Therefore, there is an urgent need to find ways to slow down the progression of dementia. Keeping that in mind, UT […]
A possible antibody found for COVID-19
S309: Identification of a Potent Covid-19 Antibody The world has come to a halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic. People are spending time in lockdowns, businesses stay closed, schools are shut down, and there has been huge financial loss due to this. The pandemic is also taking a toll on people’s health, and it is […]
What Radiology Practice Has Learned from Covid-19 Pandemic?
Covid-19 pandemic has had drastic effects on radiology practice across the globe, not only in terms of case volume but also in the offsite flow of work and modifications in the interventional processes. Researches and surveys conducted in different departments have shown the impact of the pandemic. Covid-19 pandemic has upturned the medical practices owning […]
Patient accessible reports may be the future of results
Increasing Demand for Coherent Medical Reports The primary purpose of a medical report is to gain a clear picture of what medical condition the patient is suffering from. Based on the report, the physicians suggest an effective remedial and treatment measure. But with increased knowledge and engagement from the patients, they are now demanding easy […]
MITA Seeking Relief From the Government for Diagnostic Imaging Due to Pandemic
MITA Writes a Letter to CMS with Recommendations on Post-Pandemic Services Resumption MITA (Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance) sent a letter to CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) recently. This letter was sent as a recommendation to the federal agency of CMS, asking them to do something to strengthen the field of medical imaging […]
Top 5 Radiology Specialties that Bring Highest Income
Becoming a radiologist is not easy. The education and training are expensive and rigorous, and you have to invest a good amount of time, money and effort into earning your radiologist degree. Even after completion of training, your work life is going to be demanding and strenuous. You may be required to work for long […]
Guidelines for Operations and Surgeries During COVID-19
In the Covid-19 pandemic scenario of current times, there is an urgent need to follow guidelines while performing surgical procedures. That being said, the top priority remains the safety of the patients as well as healthcare workers. Over the last few months, every sphere of life has been thrown upside down, and we are bringing […]
CHI Franciscan Establishes Mission Control Center for Healthcare
CHI Franciscan, a Tacoma, Washington based Catholic nonprofit health system, recently announced the launch of a Mission Control Center that would focus on optimizing care for patients, enhancing their services, and boosting their capacity to handle more patients in its acute care hospitals across 8 locations. The institution has one of the biggest health systems […]
Adoption of AI: An Equal Mix Between Optimism and Skepticism
Over the last few years, Artificial Intelligence is gaining application in almost every aspect of life. Business owners are already adopting it with an open mind. They are whole-heartedly investing in it to get higher returns in the future, but the question arises as to whether consumers are also comfortable with its adoption or not. […]