From the September issue of HCB News magazine
Mistakes most often linked to wrong patients and portable X-rays
How you snooze may affect odds for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neuro diseases
Researchers aim to crack the code on 'super-utilizers'
Doctor shortages may increase that trend
For colonoscopy and other screenings, benefits still far outweigh any risk
Researchers identify RFR-induced 'oxidative stress' as the culprit
Concluding they don't work, however, 'a mistake'
New research indicates active decision-making reduces psychological distress
Dispute may disrupt momentum in Alzheimer's research
Data unveiled to better inform patients of their options
New standards require protocol, dose and benchmark changes
Resulting model first step in efficacy study for surgical planning using 3-D printing
Of $5 billion budget, less than a dime invested per member, per month
CDC study establishes peer-reviewed standards to protect patients
High risk cases dropped 23 percent, suggesting many go undetected
Study finds CT for pediatric falls doubled between 2001 and 2010
'Ping! - Someone needs CPR two blocks away'
How imaging center management is changing and how to deal with it
Most are owned by for-profit health systems, predominantly in Florida
Including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
Visualizing the brain's sophisticated neuro filing system
Applying 'practice makes perfect' to the OR
Lifting the "curse" of not seeing for proton treatment
“Gold mine for an identity thief" turned over to local hospital
Raised concerns for disparity between primary and sub-specialist care
May cut patient transfers by nearly one-third, save thousands of dollars per child
Incident not uncommon, and underscores importance of compliance programs
The referring doctor is seen as best source of info, although a majority of patients also want to view their radiology report
Pre-operative brain mapping may reduce brain surgery damage
Research funded by feds to save lives offers faster, cheaper testing
Legislation asks for $10 million to improve EHR interoperability, AHA says don't take it from hospitals
Lifestyle changes may be just as effective — not to mention safer and more economical
Heroic efforts in child-friendly medicine
Dr. Emanuel Kanal says radiologist insight is need in contrast MRI planning
Without proper action, ICD-10 deadlines may exacerbate the issue
Researchers from Johns Hopkins found that education reduces anxiety and allows for better images
Study finds inpatients wait longer for care than community-based cases
British study results indicate new lower radiation dose protocol for kids
A pilot program from Ochsner Health System thinks it could be
Find out how LeadingAge helps baby boomers and the services associated with aging
Exploring the trends through thought leader insights
Find out how the CEO of LCMC Health is handling health care in New Orleans post-Katrina
Imaging has yielded 'important insights" into the progress of hand osteoarthritis
Peripheral-blood assessment could be a less costly alternative
Study offers profound insight for hospitals, which will be penalized under the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program that CMS is starting
PET/CT cardiac imaging scanners offer significantly improved diagnostic outcomes with lower radiation doses than the more common SPECT technology, according to a new study
Treatment options used to diagnosis the five million patients annually who suffer chest pain should be reconsidered, according to study
Find out how Teri Fontenot meets the challenges her hospital faces
