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SJRA Introduces New Secure Upload Feature on SJRA.com
Published on May 20, 2013.SJRA is pleased to announce the new Secure Upload feature on SJRA.com. This feature allows patients to securely upload documents required for their study prior to their arrival. This will help expedite the registration process. You can utilize the Secure Upload feature from your smart phone or computer. Instructions for both options can be found at the link below. How
» Continue ReadingCT research findings – Massachusetts General Hospital
Published on February 7, 2013.A long-term analysis of nearly 22,000 young adults undergoing CT scans shows that they are at far greater risk of dying from underlying disease than from radiation-induced cancer, according to a study in Radiology. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital found that among patients getting chest CT scans, 7.1% died during the study’s 5.5-year follow-up period; during their lifetimes, this same
» Continue Reading3D Mammography Benefit Proven in Large Clinical Study
Published on January 29, 2013.A groundbreaking study from the Oslo University Hospital Ullevaal showed a major benefit to adding 3D Mammography (tomosynthesis) to 2D digital mammograms. The study looked at 12,631 screening mammograms. The benefit was twofold for patients : a 40% increase in invasive cancer detection and a 15% reduction in false positive mammograms (the need for additional tests). The authors found an
» Continue ReadingSJRA Physicians Holiday Dinner Raises $10,000 for MS Association
Published on December 3, 2012.The annual SJRA Physicians Holiday Dinner was held Saturday evening December 1st. A silent auction raised $ 10,000.00 for the MS Association. As radiologists participating in the care of patients with MS we see the many challenges MS patients face and SJRA is excited to give back to our community by helping the MS Association.
» Continue ReadingNovember is National Lung Cancer Month
Published on November 8, 2012.November is National Lung Cancer Month. Lung cancer often does not cause symptoms until the disease has reached an advanced stage. Early detection in high risk populations has been proven to improve survival. If you are or have been a smoker consider low dose chest CT screening for lung cancer. Other risk factors include occupational carcinogens (silica, cadmium, asbestos, arsenic,
» Continue ReadingMore SJRA Docs Make ‘Top Docs’ than any other practice in the area!
Published on November 5, 2012.More SJRA Docs Make ‘Top Docs’ than any other practice in the area! SJRA is pleased to congratulate 7 of our physicians who made top Doc as selected by NJ Monthly Magazine. Dr. Farner – Interventional Radiology Dr. Doshi – Interventional Radiology Dr. DeLaurentis – Interventional Radiology Dr. Semmler – Nuclear Medicine Dr. Moshin – Nuclear Medicine Dr. Piccoli –
» Continue ReadingAlfio Pennisi, MD named a ‘Top Doctor’ by US News and World Report
Published on November 5, 2012.Congratulations to Alfio Pennisi, MD named a ‘Top Doctor’ by US News and World Report Alfio Pennisi US News and World Report
» Continue Reading2 SJRA Physicians named to NJ Monthly Magazine Top Docs
Published on November 1, 2012.2 SJRA Physicians named to NJ Monthly Magazine Top Docs Dr. Catherine Piccoli, Head of Women’s Imaging at SJRA, and Dr. John Harding, of our Body Imaging Section, have been named to NJ Monthly magazines Top Docs for 2012. We congratulate these physicians for the great care they provide to our patients. http://njmonthly.com/
» Continue Reading3D Mammography In The News
Published on October 22, 2012.3D Mammography is featured in the Philadelphia News. SJRA is the only site in South Jersey offering this exciting new technology. Ask your physician if tomosynthesis is right for you before scheduling your next mammogram. http://www.philly.com/philly/health/A_more_accurate_test_than_a_mammogram.html
» Continue ReadingDIGITAL MAMMO DOES NOT CAUSE OVERDIAGNOSIS
Published on October 2, 2012.Critics of screening mammography have claimed digital mammograms cause the over diagnosis of “insignificant” cancers and lead to overtreatment. A new study in the journal Radiology shows digital mammography increases cancer detection over traditional mammography without evidence of increased “over diagnosis.” Fear of “over diagnosis” should not prevent women from following American Cancer Society guidelines for having screening mammography.
» Continue Reading“As always, the attention at the Women’s Center is exceptional.”
-Voorhees Office Women’s Center Patient