I've been using the MIRC (Medical Resource Imaging Center) software to display the cases featured here on the blog. It's a concept that took me some time to get my head around; there is software to install, but it all works through a web browser. For users, access to the cases is easy, just point … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2007
Journal Club 6.11.07
There were two editorials in this week's journals that addressed the quality of veterinary research. Polton and Scase (JSAP) explored the possibility of collaborative research increasing the resources and patient numbers necessary for clinical trials. Lecouteur (Veterinary Surgery) critiqued the … [Read more...]
Ultrasound and beer?
Ultrasound and beer are two words that don't seem to go together. But Technology Review reports on a new application of ultrasound that can help monitor the fermentation process. The pattern of scatter from the bacteria and particles in the beer can help to determine if the batch is on track or not. … [Read more...]
Tips on passing the written radiology boards part II
Earlier this week, I interviewed three residents who successfully navigated the written radiology boards to find out their strategy. Here are the rest of the comments and advice they had for others studying for the exam. AZ:What subject took the most time? Sandy: As far as objectives, Physics. … [Read more...]
Journal Club 7.4.07
Here is the latest issue of Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound. Enjoy! Sampson SN, Schneider RK, Tucker RL, et al. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FEATURES OF OBLIQUE AND STRAIGHT DISTAL SESAMOIDEAN DESMITIS IN 27 HORSES. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2007;48:303-311. Winegardner KR, Scrivani PV, … [Read more...]