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New CT scanner in the ER
The Department of Radiology is happy to announce the installation of our new CT system that will be the second scanner in the Emergency Room at UAMS. This new CT is a Canon (Toshiba) 320 slice scanner, has an 80cm opening with a 650lb weight limit. As comparing the current system the 64 slice scanner […]
Dr. Martin Radvany Named Chief of Interventional Neuroradiology
Marvin G. Radvany, M.D., an internationally known leader in interventional neuroradiology and specialist in vascular disorders of the brain and spine, has joined the Department of Radiology as Professor and Chief of Interventional Neuroradiology. Dr. Radvany received his medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago in 1991. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at […]
Dr. James McDonald Invested in Ferris Chair
James E. McDonald, M.D., Chair of the Department of Radiology, was formally invested in the Ernest J. Ferris, M.D., Chair in Diagnostic Radiology on March 27. Endowed in 1998, the chair honors Dr. Ferris, who chaired the department from 1977 to 2008. Internationally known for his contributions to radiology, Dr. Ferris has received some of […]
New Radiology Faculty
Two new faculty members have recently joined the Department of Radiology. Jane Cook, D.O., has joined the Department of Radiology as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Radiology. Dr. Cook received her medical degree from Michigan State University. She completed her residency in diagnostic radiology at the Oakwood Southshore Hospital in Trenton, Michigan, and […]
Stroke Survivor Beats the Odds with Help from AR SAVES Network
Time seemed to have run out for Larry Guthrie, 49, on April 27, 2017. But the statewide tele-stroke network and quick-responding emergency medical professionals in Bald Knob and Searcy all saved him precious time in stroke treatment and ensured that the saved time meant a saved life. The tele-stroke network, the Arkansas Stroke Assistance through […]
Congratulations to Dr. Manohar Kuruva
Congratulations to Dr. Manohar Kuruva for passing the American Board of Nuclear Medicine with a perfect score!
Dr. Terry Angtuaco was inducted into the inaugural Fellowship class of the AAWR at RSNA 2017
Dr. Terry Angtuaco was inducted into the inaugural Fellowship class of the American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR) at RSNA 2017. The AAWR was founded in 1981 to provide a forum for issues unique to women in radiology and related professions. AAWR sponsors programs that promote opportunities for women, facilitate networking, and provide mentorship for the […]
Breast Imaging Center’s Same-Day Results Eases Patient Concerns
https://uamshealth.com/news/2017/09/01/breast-imaging-centers-same-day-results-eases-patient-concerns/
Dr. Aliza Brown develops the mobile training application We Train 911
LITTLE ROCK — A mobile training application developed by a Dr. Aliza Brown aims to reduce mortality rates during emergency situations by helping dispatchers provide improved, more in-depth information to paramedics. Read more…