The essential difference between both is the presence of radiologists on site. In conventional radiology practice, the radiologist is present physically at the site of imaging, whereas in teleradiology, the images are interpreted remotely by a radiologist who is not...
Importance of Imaging Stroke Protocol
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and is predominantly the reason for increased incidences of serious, long-term disability in the United States. It has been reported that approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke and more than 140,000 die annually because...
Visibility (in radiology reporting) is everything
There is a great story in the Indian mythological tour de force the Mahabharata about Arjuna and Duryodhana, representing the forces of good and evil respectively, coming to visit their mentor Lord Krishna to seek his support for their respective armies during battle....
Standards of Indian Radiology and Imaging Services
The standard of radiology in India has significantly improved since the time when I was a medical student. Primarily the access to high end imaging technology has seen rapid development in the past two decades. While in the past, imaging in India was focused on...