March 2020 Newsletter
AIS Celebrates 30 Years in the Industry! Associated Imaging Services April 1, 2020 will mark a very special occasion, and it's not April Fools' Day. Associated Imaging Services (AIS) will celebrate its 30th birthday! Since its founding by Mark Spangler, AIS president, in 1990, AIS has offered nuclear medicine and ultrasound solutions to customers. NEWS FROM THE INDUSTRY CT Provides Best Diagnosis for COVID-19 ICE Magazine In a study of more than 1,000 patients published in the journal Radiology, chest CT outperformed lab testing in the diagnosis of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The researchers concluded that CT should be used as the primary screening tool for COVID-19. Family History of Heart Disease Makes Premature Removal of Ovaries Especially Risky Medical Xpress Women who proactively have their ovaries removed to minimize their cancer risk may face a greater risk—premature death because of heart disease. That's according to a new study that identifies an increased risk for women with a family history of premature heart disease who underwent prophylactic oophorectomies before the age of 45. Understanding Ejection Fraction Medical News Today Ejection fraction refers to how much blood the heart pumps out during a contraction. An abnormal ejection fraction can be a sign of heart failure. Some people might need treatment to improve their ejection fraction. In this article, we discuss the ejection fraction in more detail, including what the results mean and how to improve this measurement. New ECG Criteria May Allow Early Detection of Hypertension-Mediated Organ Damage By Amit Akirov, MD A set of new ECG criteria, with higher sensitivity than conventional criteria, may allow the early identification of hypertension-mediated organ damage, according to a narrative review published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension. COVID-19 Update; A Message From Concerned Physicians By Howard J. Luks, MD The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a point where containment is no longer possible. As physician leaders, we felt it was important to craft a resource you can rely on as being scientifically accurate and one which contains as much actionable information and guidance as possible. PRODUCTS CERTIFICATIONS Certifications Associated Imaging Services is a certified member of several medical agencies,
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