UCSF is one of the first hospitals to take part in the Image Share program, an image-exchange service that eliminates the hassle of transferring images in order to get a second opinion, consult a specialist or change hospitals/ doctors
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Two physicians in the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging were recently granted a Catalyst Award funded by UCSF’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute. The Catalyst Awards provide grants with a focus on development of four areas: therapeutics, diagnostics, devices, and digital health.
At the Center of Research Translation for the Study of Osteoarthritis (CORT), we’re using high-resolution quantitative imaging to find links between movement and changes at the tissue level. Those links are very important in helping us find the root causes of musculo-skeletal degeneration, and they may lead to a better quality of life not only for a growing population of older people, but also for sports enthusiasts.
When it comes to men versus women, women are now in the lead… But this isn’t a race that either gender wants to win. For the first time, women who smoke are more likely to die of lung cancer than male smokers.
Neuroradiology plays a vital role in the evaluation and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. UCSF neuroradiologists work closely with the neurologists in the UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center to achieve the best possible care for patients affected by the disease.
Recognizing the growing importance and value of Interventional Radiology to medicine and patients, the American Board of Medical Specialties has approved the application from the American Board of Radiology for a new Dual Primary Certificate in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology.