At our recent ultrasound course, I took an unofficial poll of the participants to see what they found to be the hardest things to learn in abdominal ultrasound. The discipline requires knowledge of anatomy, understanding of ultrasound physics, and hand/eye coordination to master. Here are some of … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2007
Powerpoint for Radiologists – The perfect background
We all use Powerpoint at some time in our careers, whether it's giving a lecture to veterinary students, a community group or a scientific meeting. Most people have access to Powerpoint through a home edition of Microsoft Office or a work license. There are ways to use and abuse Powerpoint, and I'm … [Read more...]
Journal Club 6.12.07
Here is this weeks' collection of articles. Check out the archive on CiteULike in Group VetRadiology. In most cases, you will need a subscription to the journal to view the full article. Teixeira M, Gil F, Vazquez J, et al. Helical computed tomographic anatomy of the canine abdomen. The … [Read more...]
Update on melamine-associated renal changes on ultrasound examination
The pet food recall has been the primary topic in veterinary related news for several months. The substance identified in the renal tubules of affected animals' kidneys is melamine, used in fertilizers and plastics. The doses found in contaminated feeds are low, and it's still unclear whether this … [Read more...]
100th Post Milestone!
Last week marked a small milestone for Veterinary Radiology. There are now 100 posts on the site, covering topics such as ultrasound, radiographs, questions and answers, and journal club. When I started the blog in January, 100 posts seemed very far away! But there's still plenty to write … [Read more...]