A beloved doctor at one of China’s top hospitals has died of sudden cardiac arrest after working a 24-hour shift, prompting medical staff to question workers’ hours and staffing at the facility, Central European News (CEN) reported. Dr. Li Jing, 43, was the head of the emergency department at the Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital in […]
Skilled nursing chain HCR ManorCare charged with Medicare fraud
DOJ says ManorCare pressured skilled nursing facility administrators and rehabilitation therapists to meet unrealistic financial goals. HCR ManorCare, one of the nation’s largest skilled nursing facility providers, allegedly submitted false claims to Medicare and Tricare for rehabilitation therapy services that were not medically reasonable or necessary, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. ManorCare pressured […]
Siemens Magnetom Amira MRI with Fast Patient Turnaround, Energy Friendly Features Unveiled
At RSNA in Chicago this week Siemens is unveiling its new 1.5T Magnetom Amira MRI system. The device was designed to speed up scans, some being able to be performed within ten minutes, while saving energy when the scanner is not in use. The included Eco-Power mode can reduce electricity consumption by up to 30 […]
Doctors tell man he’s PREGNANT – you won’t believe how they found out
A bus driver was shocked to be given the good news by officials after he was selected for a random health checkup A male Egyptian bus driver was shocked after doctors told him he was PREGNANT after undergoing a random health check-up. The man had been randomly selected to provide a random urine sample along […]
10 Realities of Being a Radiology Technologist
Radiology Technologist or RT is a very demanding profession in health care, physically, mentally and emotionally. Helping patients in getting their proper medical imaging through X-rays, MRIs, CT scans and working closely with Radiologists demands patience, practice and focus. Its a hard job and requires continuous educational credit to retain certification. Radiology Technologist have a […]