Archive for July, 2009

Death after scan delay – Ballarat Courier

Friday, July 24th, 2009

A 46-YEAR-OLD woman who died at a Ballarat hospital did not receive a CT scan when requested because it was too dangerous for staff to drive at night, a court has heard. Kerry Lyn Taylor died at Ballarat Health Services Base Hospital on August 1 >> CT Scanning >>

I experienced hives and severe hand problems, particularly with the hand that the dye was injected into. I had the test done 10 days before having surgery. That was two months ago, and I am still having problems with my hands. Dear Reader: The >> CT Scanning >>

St. Vincent Breast Health Imaging Center earns FDA’s OK – Green Bay Press-Gazette

Friday, July 24th, 2009

The mammography department at the St. Vincent Breast Health Imaging Center has received Food and Drug Administration accreditation. That indicates that the department’s staff, radiologists and equipment all meet or exceed the regulations under the >> Mammography >>

Breathing easier: CT scan confirms Hardy ready to go – Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

OXFORD — A scary car accident put Greg Hardy’s right foot back in a protective walking boot. But it doesn’t look like it will keep Ole Miss’ star defensive end off the football field this fall. Hardy should be ready for the beginning of preseason >> more CT Scan >>

I experienced hives and severe hand problems, particularly with the hand that the dye was injected into. I had the test done 10 days before having surgery. That was two months ago, and I am still having problems with my hands. Dear Reader: The >> more CT Scan >>

Route 51 News Briefs – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Since its inception 24 years ago, Jefferson Regional Medical Center’s annual Health Concern Golf Benefit has generated nearly $3.4 million to help patients who can’t afford to pay for medical care. This year’s golf outing, held at St. Clair and >> more Mammography >>

The St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation announced today the completion of a new Women’s Imaging Center, featuring state-of-the-art digital mammography, at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center south of Ketchum. The center, located in the second floor of >> more Mammography >>

Heart patient delays criticised – BBC UK News

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Health officials have been ordered to apologise and pay compensation to a patient with serious heart disease who was not referred for a vital test. The man complained to the ombudsman about delays in consultations and the treatment he received at >> more Cardiology >>

On the cutting edge – Birmingham Business Journal

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

On the cutting edge – Birmingham Business Journal
RECORDS EXPERTS: Jeff and Courtney Blankinship, president and founder of Surgical Notes, respectively, have grown their medical transcription business from a mom-and-pop enterprise into a $7.5 million company with 130 national employees — in part