Are you a likely heart patient in waiting? Well chances are that soon you will have to wait no more in order to find out. A new piece of technology is about to hit the market and chances are that it will become a standard for diagnosing heart disease.
This particular technology, called intravascular photoacoustic imaging, will work by using ultrasound signals from laser-exposed molecules. The resulting images are three-dimensional and show plaques ready to rupture and cause heart attacks.
While this particular technology shows promise and it will likely see daylight soon, it may meet with a mixed reaction from professionals using established methods.
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As medicine evolves, so to does the manner in which Doctor’s practice it. Often times patients will meet with and consult Physician’s Assistants as opposed to the Doctor. With the advent of social media and wireless technology there is now a greater and quicker flow of information.
Right now you are more than likely asking yourself how this may affect you in a diagnostic imaging setting. The answer to that particular question is the term Teleradiology. The practice of Teleradiology is basically Radiologists and other specialists sharing images without actually being in close physical proximity.
This practice is fairly new and has only grown with the progress wireless communications. The practice of Teleradiology is one that has met with mixed emotions but is seemingly thriving nevertheless.
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A big problem for a lot of veterans is that when they suffer from PTSD and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. The problem of a lack of clear definition can hinder a veteran’s ability to get the proper care. With hybrid PET/CT scanning there seems to be a lesser degree of difficulty.
When one considers the difference between PTSD and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, it should not be so hard to differentiate between the two, but the behaviors are so similar that using imaging as an eventual differentiation tool is a great way to go.
While PTSD is addressed through therapy, there could possibly be a correlation between PTSD and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. These studies have a ways to go, but it will be interesting the developments created by diagnostic imaging.
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Once you reach a certain age it’s more than likely that health concerns will likely creep up on you. As it turns out a recent study has shown that if you are a middle-aged athlete you may well be at risk of a coronary episode.
This type of development plays a big part in the need for CT screening for specific patients that meet that criteria. A number of 19% based on studies conducted in the Netherlands. It was stated “CT detects coronary artery disease in about one in five asymptomatic male athletes who have no signs of ischemia on their exercise [electrocardiogram (ECG)]."
This development further strengthens the need for responsible diagnostic imaging procedures in areas of prevention.
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While the breast cancer battle rages on it’s vital that women at risk know some of the factors that may play a part in breast cancer risk. Breast density is actually one of many cancer risk factors.
Dr. Deborah Rhodes from the Mayo Clinic recently stated “There's this incredible national push toward educating women about breast density," Not a lot of women are aware that breast density is one of the single biggest inhibitors for mammography’s failure to spot breast cancer.
If you have any questions about breast cancer, breast density or any other issues please feel free to give us a call. Our talented staff here at Clermont radiology looks forward to answering any and all questions you may have.
