News tagged with interpretation
Doctors often overrate how well they speak a second language
Communicating with patients who do not speak English is a challenge facing all health care providers. New research shows that even those physicians who say they are fluent in a second language may be overestimating ...
Oct 27, 2011 |
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PACS improves radiologists' use of clinical decision support systems
Integration with a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) improves radiologists' use of clinical decision support tools, according to a study in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
Jul 01, 2011 |
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New algorithm significantly improves imaging for full-body MRIs
A new study reveals an improved algorithm that can dramatically improve how radiologists capture and interpret full-body MRIs, particularly in the abdominal region.
May 05, 2011 |
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Google turns Android smartphones into interpreters
Google on Wednesday began turning Android-powered smartphones into interpreters with experimental software that lets the handsets translate conversations in real time.
Jan 12, 2011 |
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Modern Muslims use dreams to make major life decisions
The traditional practice of using night dreams to make major life decisions is in widespread use among modern Muslims, reveals a new study whose author is speaking at the British Science Festival on Thursday September 16*.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 16, 2010 |
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Probabilistic modeling of verbal autopsy data is best for public health decision making
Computer-based probabilistic models that are used to interpret verbal autopsy data- information from interviews with family, friends and carers about deaths that are later interpreted into possible cause(s) of death- are ...
Aug 17, 2010 |
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New research reveals the importance of accurate court interpreting
(PhysOrg.com) -- The competency of court interpreters can make the difference between a conviction and an acquittal in a criminal trial, according to research from the University of Western Sydney.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jan 12, 2010 |
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On-call radiology residents accurately interpret off-hours neuro CT exams
On-call radiology residents generally provide accurate preliminary interpretation of emergency neuroradiology CT scans after hours when attending neuroradiologist unavailable, according to results of a large study performed ...
Nov 25, 2009 |
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Breast Cancer Physicians Have Limited Access to Trained Interpreters
In a new survey of physicians who treat breast cancer patients, only one-third said they had good access to trained medical interpreters or telephone language-interpretation systems when they needed it. Poor access to interpreters ...
Nov 11, 2009 |
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Two Retinal Imaging Display Devices at Prototype Stage
(PhysOrg.com) -- NEC and Brother are both developing wearable prototype devices that use Retinal Imaging Display (RID) technology to project images directly on the wearer's retina. NEC's gadget is designed ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 30, 2009 |
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Videophone program for deaf is questioned
Capt. Kirk and his unforgettable "Beam me up, Scotty" introduced a generation to the concept of videophones on the 1960s drama series "Star Trek." The phones are now a reality - for more than 100,000 deaf people.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 04, 2009 |
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Interpretation time for screening digital mammograms: Is it efficient?
Digital mammograms take longer to interpret than film-screen mammograms, according to a study performed at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Jan 06, 2009 |
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