| Apr 2008 |
High-Quality Preoperative CT Scans Help Reduce Unnecessary Appendix Surgery
Drs. Steven Raman and colleagues Ferdnand Osuagwu, Barbara Kadell and David Lu of the UCLA Radiology Abdominal Imaging Division reported in the February 28th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, the results of a study suggesting that the increased use of high-quality preoperative CT has led to significantly improved clinical outcomes in adults, with a dramatic and sustained decrease in the rate of false positive diagnosis of appendicitis and also a decrease in rates of appendiceal perforation.
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| Feb 2008 |
Dual Energy CT Angiography Enhances Diagnostic Capabilities
Dual Source CT is not only an excellent diagnostic tool which improves patient care by making cardiovascular imaging available to even the most critically ill patients, but is also an interesting imaging modality to discover completely new clinical applications. The dual energy imaging with facilitated bone and plaque removal significantly improves diagnostic confidence of CT angiographic imaging of the entire vascular territory. This technique is particularly helpful in patients with advanced atherosclerosis, when conventional CT angiograms are difficult to interpret.
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| Jan 2008 |
UCLA Prostate Cancer Imaging
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed abdominal cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. The radiologists, scientists and technologists at UCLA are working hard to bring cutting-edge science into clinical practice. We strive to help the urologists and cancer specialists of UCLA and the surrounding communities provide the most accurate and comprehensive treatment of prostate cancer available.
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| Nov 2007 |
Varicose Vein Treatment, Interventional Radiology
The Interventional Radiology section is pleased to announce a team effort in treating patients with superficial venous disease. Our physicians, nurses and technologists have been performing sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, microphlebectomy and laser therapy of diseased veins at both the UCLA Westwood and UCLA Santa Monica Campuses.
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| Sept 2007 |
ER OF THE FUTURE: Nethercutt Emergency Center
The opening of the new Emergency Department (ED) at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital heralds a new era of medical imaging for the emergency patients in the westside community. The new ED is equipped with state-of-the art direct digital and computed radiography equipments to facilitate excellence in routine radiographic examinations. The ED has a new multidetector CT scanner that supports a broad range of advanced imaging protocols that previously were in the exclusive domain of outpatient imaging centers.
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| Jun 2007 |
Vocada Veriphy System is Here.
The Vocada Veriphy system is The Joint Commission (TJC) approved reporting system for critical values in a radiology environment. Vocada will allow radiology to provide critical results reporting of abnormal findings 24/7. Using this new database technology the UCLA Healthcare Enterprise will join the ranks of leading institutions in providing State of the Art critical reporting and documentation of that reporting. We are excited to phase this system into our process at UCLA. Look forward to a phased implementation beginning with the Santa Monica Emergency Department, Santa Monica Inpatient / outpatient services starting from June 18th, 2007. Westwood implementation will follow shortly. About Vocada Veriphy System
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| May 2007 |
RT Image Magazine Coverstory: "A Two-Way Street"
The trade magazine RT Image published a cover story April 23 on the research collaboration between the UCLA Department of Radiological Sciences and Siemens. The partnership enables UCLA to rapidly translate new and innovative imaging techniques to the bedside, affording the latest in diagnostic and therapeutic options to UCLA patients.
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| Mar 2007 |
New Saturday Hours Starting on March 3rd, 2007
UCLA now offer Saturday MRI availability in Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital starting on March 3rd, 2007. To schedule, call 310-301-6800 option 5 (Monday to Friday)
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| Aug 2006 |
SOMATOM Definition: Faster Than Every Beating Heart
UCLA Medical Plaza 200 facility has installed the first Dual Source computed tomography (CT) scanner, SOMATOM Definition, on the West Coast. It is the World's first Dual Source CT, using two X-ray sources and two detector arrays at the same time.
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| Jun 2006 |
UCLA Liver Tumor Ablation Program
UCLA Liver Tumor Ablation Program is one of the first and largest in the United States, with close to 800 procedures performed. Multiple strategies and innovative maneuvers have been developed at our institution to enhance safety and efficacy of this new class of minimal invasive procedures.
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| May 2006 |
Success Story: Atherosclerosis Risk Factors and Treatment
Atherosclerosis can occur at any age; it is however more common in people who are over the age of 45. The risk factors depend upon the overall state of health of the individual. The treatment of atherosclerosis depends upon the severity of the disease.
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| Mar 2006 |
Success Story: Understanding and Surviving a Brain Attack
"I was sitting at my desk at work when I had the stroke and suddenly I could not say a single word or move my right side. But, thanks to the pioneering work of the Interventional Neuroradiologists and the Stroke Team, I had a miraculous recovery. I returned to work in just a month and am able to enjoy all of my favorite outdoor activities just like always.";
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| Jan 2006 |
Success Story: Surviving an Aneurysm Brings New Lease on Life
There is hope for Janet LaRue after surviving a carotid-ophthalmic aneurysm that could have severely altered her way of life.
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