Kathy Hood, Director of Radiology, AnMed Health in Anderson, S.C, discusses the role of digital radiography in her department. Hood highlights the department's acquisition of a CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution DR Room and the ability to share DRX wireless DR detectors between equipment. Hood is looking at new
Read MoreWalking the halls at RSNA you'll come across some of the most amazing stories. One of our favorites came from Carestream partner BCF Technology in Scotland and their experience taking x-rays of Arktos the Polar Bear, who have suffering from a toothache. The BCF Technology Blog
Read MoreChildren's Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals and is acknowledged worldwide for its leadership in pediatric care. Dr. Marvin Nelson, MD, Pediatric Radiologist at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, visited the Carestream booth to discuss the attention pediatric imaging is
Read More[caption id="attachment_2790" align="alignleft" width="120"] Erica Carnevale, Digital Media Manager, Carestream[/caption] At yesterday's opening keynote at RSNA 2012, RSNA President Dr. George Bisset issued a challenge to the specialty: “Our future depends on our capacity to develop shared ownership of patients’ needs and expectations along with our primary
Read More[caption id="attachment_3615" align="alignleft" width="148"] James Mignano, Digital Media Assistant, Carestream[/caption] The Radiological Society of North America’s Annual Meeting (RSNA) is a big event, located in a bustling city. Attendance at last year’s meeting was up 2% to over 59,000 attendees and is expected to increase again
Read More[caption id="attachment_3562" align="alignleft" width="125"] Mike Foley, Director of Radiology Services, Tufts Medical Center[/caption] Our radiology services team completes nearly 28,000 portable exams each year throughout the medical center. Mobile X-ray’s role in our patient care strategy continues to grow, making efficiency and image quality paramount. The first
Read MoreCongratulations to those who correctly identified October’s image — popcorn! For those who were stumped – try again this month! Place your guess in the comments. [caption id="attachment_3521" align="aligncenter" width="308"] Can you guess what this is an X-ray of?[/caption] The “Guess the X-Ray” challenge runs until December 2. The
Read MoreEditor's Note: The following is a guest blog post by Gillian Tickall, Chief Radiographer at The Alfred. The Alfred is a major tertiary referral teaching hospital that provides the most comprehensive range of specialist medical and surgical services in Victoria, Australia. Tickall kindly shares how converting to digital
Read More[caption id="attachment_1881" align="alignleft" width="85"] Doug Rufer, North American Business Manager, RIS, Healthcare Information Solutions, Carestream[/caption] The final measures of stage 2 meaningful use start the 2nd chapter in changing the way all specialties will practice medicine. For radiology, incorporation of patient images into the patient's clinical
Read MoreCongratulations to those who correctly identified last month's image -- a coconut -- one of our favorite flavors of summer. We think we have one that will really stump you this time. Step right up radiologists, technologists, administrators, MDs and PAs. You can place your guess
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