Pulmonary Circulation: Contrast-enhanced 3.0-T MR Angiography—Initial Results1 Kambiz Nael, MD et al.
An article that describes preliminary results using CEMRA for evaluation of pulmonary circulation. read more about it at http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/abstract/2403051076v1?papetoc
All full text articles on Radiology can be accessed at IRIA HQ at New Delhi for your reference needs.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
History of Radiology
A new editorial on Medscape showcases an essay by a 1st year medical student giving her take on the history of radiology and the dangers of radiation, which are coming back to haunt us in the current era of MSCT as well. Absolutely gripping stuff. Read it at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/536109?src=mp
Monday, July 10, 2006
Don't worry, be happy
Read it to the very end .
A great note for all to read it will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation. Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene. One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn't hear the band - he could see it. In his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.
Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.
The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."
Epilogue:
There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.
Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared , is doubled.
If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.
"Today is a gift, that's why it is called the present."
A great note for all to read it will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation. Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene. One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn't hear the band - he could see it. In his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.
Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.
The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."
Epilogue:
There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.
Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared , is doubled.
If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.
"Today is a gift, that's why it is called the present."
Someone sent me this by email, so I can't acknowledge the author.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Neck pain: an unusual presentation of a common disease
by A C Pankhania, MBChB, MRCS et al
Check out this article in the British journal of radiology, using the high wire press journal link on www.iria.in to get complete access. The complete article is at http://bjr.birjournals.org/cgi/content/full/79/942/537 I hope you won't miss the suspense if I tell you that this article describes the findings in Spinal Gout.
CCTA radiation dose
A fresh look by Aunt Minnie on how to reduce the radiation dose in Coronary CT angiography performed on MSCT scanners. Good control of heart rate and use of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) radiation parameters is the key. Read all about it at http://www.auntminnie.com/index.asp?Sec=sup&Sub=car&Pag=dis&ItemId=71608&wf=1062
Screening for coronary/ carotid artery disease
Also read this article recommending mass screening of asymptomatic persons from 45-75 years age for CAD/ Carotid calcific plaques developed by the SHAPE (Screening for Heart Attack Prevention and Education) Task Force, a group of cardiologists and researchers organized by the Association for Eradication of Heart Attack. The article is available at http://www.auntminnie.com/index.asp?Sec=sup&Sub=car&Pag=dis&ItemId=71684&wf=1071&d=1
Screening for coronary/ carotid artery disease
Also read this article recommending mass screening of asymptomatic persons from 45-75 years age for CAD/ Carotid calcific plaques developed by the SHAPE (Screening for Heart Attack Prevention and Education) Task Force, a group of cardiologists and researchers organized by the Association for Eradication of Heart Attack. The article is available at http://www.auntminnie.com/index.asp?Sec=sup&Sub=car&Pag=dis&ItemId=71684&wf=1071&d=1
Radiology outsourcing
The average American may adopt a "What me worry" attitude about Radiology outsourcing to India, but at heart they are a wirried lot, despite the fact that strict licencing requirements necessarily restrict the amount of work outsourced. Read about it in the New York Times on http://econblog.aplia.com/2006/04/why-dont-we-outsource-more-radiology.html
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