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November/December 2008
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With only a drop of blood, iSTAT rapidly provides an accurate measure of a person’s renal function. This information is essential for patients who may have renal insufficiency when they are having a contrast enhanced exam.
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June/July 2008
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The use of neuroimaging in the diagnosis of dementia is explained. A PET-FDG Scan is the most sensitive and specific diagnostic modality in the differential diagnosis of dementias able to differentiate between vascular dementias, frontotemporal dementias (FTD) and Alzheimer’s.
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March/April 2008
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Virtual Colonoscopy is defined by who should have the exam, why this new technology is important and what the patient should expect during the exam.
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January/February 2008
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Meet Dr. Ronald Bilow, a specialist in Musculoskeletal Radiology who joined Radiology & Imaging in November 2007. Dr. Bilow's extensive education and experience are the perfect complement to our team of specialty trained radioloists.
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September/October 2007
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Radiology & Imaging defines and discusses Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis / Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NSF/NFD), a rare condition that affects the skin and connective tissue that has been linked to gadolinium contrast material. Our Radiologists and staff all work with patients and referring physicians to provide the highest quality and safest imaging experience. Read more about this rare disorder and our high standards of care.
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July/August 2007
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Radiology & Imaging opens its 3rd state of the art imaging center at 2825 Spohn South Drive offering CT, Bone Density Studies, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Wide Bore MRI and Xray. Plus, read our case of the month where PET/CT is used for restaging a history of metestatic melanoma in a 39-year old patient.
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March/April 2007
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Radiology & Imaging is proud to be the first freestanding imaging center to offer 64 channel multidetector CT technology for outpatient imaging in Corpus Christi. In addition to cardiac applications, this CT is well capable of performing other vascular CT angiography exams and advanced applications.
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February/March 2007
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Digital Mammography Arrives at Alameda Imaging Center.
Case of the Month: Focal lesion posterior to the brachiocephalic vein consistent with metastic disease.
50 year old female, with history of breast cancer status post lumpectomy, chemotherapy. Patient presents with recurrence with positive biopsy of a supraclavical lymph node, but no other disease noted on CT alone.
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September/October 2006
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Posterior Labrocapsular Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion (Polpsa Lesion)
A 46 year old female who had a history of fall on outstretched hand with shoulder pain, especially in adduction and internal rotation.
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May/June 2006
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Radiofrequency Ablation Of Hepatoma
A 60 year old male with history of hepatitis C and cirrhosis who had an enlarging and enhancing 4cm liver mass.
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March/April 2006
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Thoracic Spine Hemangioma with Cord Compression
A 16 year-old-female who was post-partum with recent symptoms of numbness and weakness to the lower extremities.
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December 2005 / January 2006
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Small Bowel or Mesenteric Mass
A 70 year-old female with abdominal pain and irritable bowel-like syndrome for more than a year presented to the Emergency Department following an episode of multiple loose bowel movements.
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October 2005
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Breast MRI and PET/CT in Breast Cancer
Breast MRI is becoming an acceptable screening technique as a compliment to Mammography and PET/CT is used in the staging of a woman with a history of breast cancer.
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July/August 2005
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Cecal Volvulus
Volvulus is the third most common cause of colonic obstruction. Cecal volvulus is often associated with a long mesentery of the ascending colon and cecum.
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May 2005
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Welcome to our 7101 Williams Drive Imaging Center
Radiology & Imaging announces the opening of our newest imaging center, located at Williams Drive and Rodd Field Road, convenient to the south side of Corpus Christi, Flour Bluff, and the Island.
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