Radiology – Too Fat to Get X-Ray (RedNova)

Too Fat to Get X-Ray (RedNova)
By JENNY WATSON MORE and more American patients are too fat to be X-rayed, a medical expert has revealed. The trend was highlighted this week in the US journal Radiology.
Doctor named radiology director – Concord Journal

Doctor named radiology director
Concord Journal, MA - 11 hours ago
Health Care's six-hospital system, has announced the appointment of Dr. Deborah C. ter Meulen of Concord as director of breast imaging and pediatric radiology.

Does Clearing Plaque From Brain Artery Ease Depression?
WOOD – Mlekusch was lead author of the report that was published in the August issue of the journal Radiology. But Dr. Michael M. Dake, chairman of the department of radiology at the University of Virginia, said the psychological element can’t be ruled out. …
Radiology program celebrates over 40 years (The Valdosta Daily Times)
VALDOSTA The School of Radiology in Valdosta began in 1964 with its first class of five girls, who graduated in 1966. Some 40 years later, 20 radiology students will receive their diplomas, joining a group of nearly 800 radiology graduates to complete their education through the program at Valdosta Technical College.
Excel Imaging opens Hazelwood center – St. Louis Business Journal

Excel Imaging opens Hazelwood center
St. Louis Business Journal, MO - Jul 26, 2006
include ultrasound, CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans, mammography, bone-density testing and routine radiology services.

More Americans too fat for X-rays, scans
Reuters – Uppot’s team looked for this phrase in radiology reports from 1989 to 2003. These included standard X-rays, computer assisted X-rays known as CT scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). These scans are used to …

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