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“I founded DocPanel in honor of my father, Noel, whose misdiagnosis prevented him from getting the life-saving treatment he needed. We created this blog to empower you with knowledge, guidance, and resources to make informed healthcare decisions that ensure accurate and timely diagnosis.” – Nirish Mathias
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Expand Breast Image Screening Services with Remote Readers
Dr. Gale Sisney, Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology and a Fellow of the American College of Radiology, reveals how breast imaging centers can improve workflow.
Pancreatic Pseudocyst: Detection, Diagnosis & More
A pancreatic pseudocyst is a collection of tissue and fluid that forms in or beside the pancreas. Differentiation from a true pancreatic cyst is crucial for proper treatment and management of a pancreatic pseudocyst.
Pancreatic Cyst: Types, Diagnosis & More
Most pancreatic cysts are benign; however, some are precancerous and have the potential to develop into pancreatic cancer. An accurate diagnosis is crucial for determining the best course of treatment.
How Imaging Centers Can Benefit From a New On-Demand Staffing
Dr. Alyssa Watanabe, associate professor in Clinical Radiology at USC and reading radiologist for DocPanel, reveals how imaging centers can grow their business with subspecialty coverage
Peritoneal Cancer: Detection, Diagnosis & More
Primary peritoneal cancer (PPC) is a cancer that develops in the peritoneum - a thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen. Peritoneal carcinomatosis is cancer that spread to the peritoneum from another part of…
Fatty Liver Disease (Hepatosteatosis): Diagnosis, Causes & More
Hepatic steatosis is an accumulation of fat in the liver. Also called fatty liver, it can develop into two types of liver disease: alcoholic hepatic steatosis (alcoholic fatty liver disease) and nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis (nonalcoholic…
Liver Metastases (Hepatic Metastases)
Also called secondary liver cancer, liver metastases develop when cancer from another part of the body spreads to the liver. In the US and Europe, secondary liver cancer is 18-40 times more common than primary…
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia Liver Lesions
Focal nodular hyperplasia liver lesions are the second most common benign liver lesion. While usually nonthreatening, differentiating focal nodular hyperplasia lesions from other liver tumors can be very difficult.