MEDICAMUNDI vol. 55 no. 1, 2011
Discontinuation of MEDICAMUNDI
Modern care structures in oncology
T.H. Brümmendorf, A. Köchel and J. Panse
In order to optimize the care of cancer patients, the German Cancer Aid organization has successfully adopted the US system of NCI-designated Cancer Centers as a role model. This article describes the implementation of the system at the Euroregional comprehensive Cancer Center Aachen (ECCA).
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Potential of multi-color computed tomography for advanced disease characterization
D.P Cormode and Z.A. Fayad
Multi-color CT scanners can produce images with colors corresponding to the attenuation of various tissues and contrast agents. This can assist in the characterization of various diseases.
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The role of clinical decision support system tools in the care of critically ill patients receiving vasopressor blood pressure support
J. Case, T. Drew, M. Jahrsdoerfer, G. Raber, and K.K. Giuliano
This study compares the effects of blood pressure management for critically ill patients using the standard audible alarm, Philips Intellivue Horizon Trends, or Horizon Trends and ST Map.
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Comprehensive clinical implementation of a 16-slice Brilliance Big Bore CT Simulator in a radiation oncology department
J. Zhang, V. Sehgal, D.E. Roa, Q. He, M.S.A.L. Al-Ghazi, and M. Martin
This study addresses the performance evaluation of a 16-slice large-aperture CT simulator in radiation oncology through the acceptance testing and commissioning for clinical use.
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Imaging of traumatic brain injury
T. McAllister and L. Zagorchev
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents an enormous public health challenge. The role of neuroimaging in TBI is changing, due to higher percentages of survivors and increasing concern about potential long-term sequelae. The authors review the current status of different neuroimaging techniques.
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Assessment of atherosclerotic plaque composition using 256-slice CT and association with biochemical markers
G. Korosoglou, T.B. Ivanc, D.K. Mueller amd H.A. Katus
An overview of clinical research into coronary plaque analysis using the Extended Brilliance Workspace includes establishment of a close correlation between troponin and plaque composition.
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Initial simultaneous dual isotope myocardial SPECT imaging
J.F. Verzijlbergen, B.E. Backus, R.L. Romijn, H. Wieczorek, T. Dey, R. Bippus, and H.H. Hines
An ongoing clinical study is aimed at the development of a new myocardial SPECT protocol, based on simultaneous technetium Tc-99m and thallium Tl-201 imaging, which is expected to provide an improved clinical workflow, and assist in better diagnosis.
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