GE HealthCare and University of California San Diego School of Medicine are partnering to investigate advanced magnetic resonance imaging protocols and techniques for female-specific diseases.
Category: Radiology
Moving radiology, other services out of hospitals could save up to $147B
Shifting radiology, imaging and other services out of the hospital could save the U.S. health system up to $147.7 billion in 2019 dollars annually, a recent study found.
Mercy hospital builds radiology suite with $5M Walmart donation
Rogers-based Mercy Northwest Arkansas received a $5 million gift from the Walmart Foundation to expand the hospital, including building a new interventional radiology suite.
Radiologist breaks ground on $250M health campus
Radiologist John Tentinger broke ground on a $250 million comprehensive healthcare campus in Urbandale, Iowa, the Des Moines Register reported Aug. 2.
The sham peer review: a hidden contributor to the doctor shortage
Imagine you’ve worked in a clinical environment for an extended period. You might be a resident or fellow getting ready to graduate, an attending who has been operating for years, or a full-fledged partner in private practice. As your morning ala…
More than a doctor: My unexpected path to building a thriving business
When I was younger, I could not remember a time I wanted to be anything other than a doctor, and I thought this would satisfy all I wanted in my work life. Many years later, I realized I was yearning for a side gig. Based on the existence of more than …
Unmasking the profit-driven influence on American health care decisions
The practice of medicine has been significantly enhanced by advancing technology. However, even with four years of medical school and an MD degree, this only provides the foundation for what is needed to be a good doctor. A critically important skill i…
Clinical work to new horizons [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Kim Downey, a physical therapist, David Fessell, a radiologist, and Todd R. Otten, a family physician, as they share their journeys and expertise. Discover their unique perspectives on…
Escape diagnostic rabbit holes with Markov chains
If you find yourself heading down a rabbit hole pursuing a diagnosis, consider using a Markov chain to get back out. No, it’s not a physical chain. It’s a metaphorical chain. In mathematics, statistics, and research, a Markov chain is a ser…
Navigating your first MRI: tips and insights
MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a commonly used form of imaging to help diagnose conditions that might not be visible in an X-ray. The MRI scanner is a large cylindrical tube-shaped machine that creates a strong magnetic force and radio waves to…
