New certification recognizes growing importance of DICOM

PARCA eNews – April 1, 2017 – The PACS Administrators Registry and Certification Association (PARCA) has announced a new certification...

International recognition of PARCA certification adds value

Clive Daniell is a qualified electrical engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the medical imaging field. He started his...

CT Dose Optimization and Safety

QUESTION: What is SMIL’s approach to reducing radiation dose in body CT ANSWER: Concerns about increased cancer risk attributable to...

Diagnosing Deep Venous Thrombosis

According​​ to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the precise number of people affected by deep vein thrombosis and...

Ultrasound Imaging Thyroid Nodules

Question: What are SMIL’s guidelines for performing a thyroid biopsy after an ultrasound? ANSWER: Thyroid nodules are common, with...

A Closer Look at Oncology Imaging

Question: What is SMIL’s process for imaging NETs? ANSWER: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare malignancies that are increasing in...

Breast Cancer Genetic Counseling

Angelina Jolie’s op-ed piece in The New York Times about her prophylactic double mastectomy raised awareness about women at high risk for...

MRI and Forefoot Pain

QUESTION: What is SMIL’s experience regarding imaging of the foot and ankle? ANSWER: Anterior foot pain is one of the most common...