25 Sept 2023 00:00
Breast cancer screening is looking for signs of disease, such as breast cancer, before a person has symptoms. The goal of screening tests is to find cancer at an early stage when it can be treated and may be cured. Sometimes a screening test finds cancer that is very small or very slow growing1.
3 Apr 2023 22:38
To import radioactive materials for nuclear medicine, Guyana needs to apply for an import license1. The processing of license applications involves evaluation and review of the completed application form and supporting documents. The type of radioactive material and the corresponding quantity to be imported are authorized in the import license1. The application for import license should be filed prior to the importation of the radioactive material taking into consideration the processing time1.
27 Mar 2023 21:30
However, there are some regulations and requirements that should be considered in the establishment of an ultrasound service at your facility. Following are some of the main regulations enforced under the Health Facilities Licensing Act of Guyana.
25 Mar 2023 10:13
Corticomedullary differentiation is an important feature of renal ultrasound that helps to distinguish between the cortex and medulla of the kidney. It is determined by the different tissue characteristics of the cortex and medulla1. Corticomedullary differentiation is lost in many renal diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute tubular necrosis (ATN), glomerulonephritis, acute allograft rejection2. Ultrasonography can be used to assess corticomedullary differentiation and renal cortical echogenicity3.
23 Mar 2023 19:39
What is a sonographer? A sonographer is an imaging technologist trained in the use of ultrasound to produce diagnostic quality images and quantitative data. They are a part of the most modern class of health workers known as allied health professionals. Sonographers play an integral role in radiology departments and, radiologists and even cardiologists, depend on their high-quality images and worksheets to produce a diagnostic report. Just as with any other profession, the path to becoming a sonographer can vary from country to country.
20 Mar 2023 02:05
In Guyana multiple false beliefs have been developed and repeated about ultrasound. These myths are harmful and can reduce quality of patient care and result in increased morbidity and mortality. Here we'll debunk these myths.
19 Mar 2023 23:47
Choosing health care providers can be a difficult and scary task. The list below will give some tools to help you comfortably make a good decision about where to get imaging tests, especially ultrasound.
19 Mar 2023 00:01
Radiology is the specialized field of medicine with expertise in the use of medical imaging and radioactive materials for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. It is one of the newest medical specialties, established in the mid- 20th century. The main divisions of radiology are diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology and nuclear medicine.
18 Mar 2023 23:45
Guyana got its first imaging equipment, x-rays, in the 1960s. There were no specialized radiologists working in the country until the early 2000s. Radiology residency began in 2017. The first fellowship-trained radiologist will begin interventional radiology in 2023.
