Archive for September, 2010

Prediction of two month modified Rankin Scale with an ordinal prediction model in patients with – BioMed Central

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

vasospasm on angiography, and treatment modality. The model discriminated moderately between those with poor and good mRS scores (c statistic = 0.65), with minor optimism according to bootstrap re-sampling (optimism corrected c statistic = 0.64). >> Angiography >>

Consumer Reports explains how to monitor your heart health – LJWORLD

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

CT coronary angiography, a noninvasive test that provides a three-dimensional image of the heart, is widely touted in direct-to-consumer ads. But it carries a hefty radiation dose and can register false positive results that can lead to additional invasive >> more Angiography >>

Hospital board approves audit, CT scanner purchase – Norman Transcript

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

the CT scan will be used in the Radiation Therapy Center. “The CT Scanner is specifically designed for radiation therapy treatment purchases,” the report stated. According to the report, the scanner will enhance radiation therapy services. One benefit … >> more CT Scan >>

Hospital board approves audit, CT scanner purchase – Norman Transcript

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

the CT scan will be used in the Radiation Therapy Center. “The CT Scanner is specifically designed for radiation therapy treatment purchases,” the report stated. According to the report, the scanner will enhance radiation therapy services. One benefit … >> more CT Scan >>

Hospital board approves audit, CT scanner purchase – Norman Transcript

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

the CT scan will be used in the Radiation Therapy Center. “The CT Scanner is specifically designed for radiation therapy treatment purchases,” the report stated. According to the report, the scanner will enhance radiation therapy services. One benefit … >> CT Scanning >>

Mammography still first choice for early detection – Daily Journal

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

The modern mammography machine sends X-rays through the breast tissue to make images that help doctors find abnormal cells or growths. Invented 31 years ago, it’s still the gold standard in detecting early breast cancer. “The only modality that has shown to de >> more Mammography >>