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More New Technology The acquisition of the CAT Scan for Cape May County is a source of satisfactionVithin the radiology department where the tremendous benefits it will offer our community are fully understood. However, it is just one element in the prop-ess of this specialized area. In recent years, the department has dramatically improved its technology in all aspects. In 1982, patient exposure to X rays during normal routine tests was decreased one-half, through the addition of gadolinium oxysulfide screens to all radiographic cassettes. Within the past two years, state-of-the-art equipment has been purchased for both the ultrasound and nuclear medicine departments. ULTRASOUND , The mother lies comfortably on an examination table «nd observes her unborn infant on a television screen nearby. She watches it move and identifies the head and limbs. Later a skilled professional studying the same picture will check the baby's progress, alert to any potential problems. This modem miracle is accomplished safely with sound waves in much the same way sonar is used to locate submarines underwater. The technology is not . new. but the improvements ih it have been rapid and Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital has kept up. Images from early ultrasound machines were somewhat fuzzy and hard to see. The new computerized model acquired here in 1982 produces images that are so sharp that exact information is easily gained. Besides prenatal imaging, these tests are used to detect many diseases including those that affect the pancreas, • kidneys, lymph nodes, brain, aorta and spleen. NUCLEAR MEDICINE ‘ ' The technology involved in nuclear medicine is complex. The most common procedure is called emission scanning. Before beginning the test, the patient is given a minute dose of a radioactive compound. As the drug travels tlirough the body, it gives off gamma rays (invisible radiation) which is detected by special * equipment able to record them as flashes of light. These are displayed on a television screen and also expose a photographic film which is used for later 'examination. Other nuclear procedures invlove testing blood, urine or tissues after they have absorbed a radioactive drug. The scans and other studies are useful In determining how well certain parts of the body, such as the brain, liver, or thyroid, are functioning. BTMH has offered nuclear procedures for nine years, but the hospital has just acquired new equipment that utilizes a computer to interpret and graph in three dimensional form the results of theseJests RADIOGRAPHY SCHOOL The background and training of the new BTMH radiological staff covers the fall range from the conventional radiology to modem medical imaging. Besides their diagnostic work, department members participate in the training of radiological technicians. The BTMH Radiography School offers a two-year course leading to certification which involves both classroom studies and clinical experience.

Experience and Expertise

Daniel Wilner, M.D.

Doninl Wilner. M.D.. chief of radiology it a world renown authority on the Radiology of Bon* Tumors and Allied Disorders.’ After 20 yeors of research. he recently published a four volume text on the subject which is now a highly respected reference in medical school libraries throughout this country and the world. BTMH patients hove benefitted from Dr. Wilner's expertise since he joined the staff 23 years ogo. In 1973. he founded the BTMH Radiography School which is now fully certified and recognized throughout the state for the excellence of its program . •' Board certified and a fellow of the American College of Radiology Dr. Wilner also holds the faculty position of clinical professor of rad-.ology at Cornell University Medical College. New York. New York.

Eva F. Fox. M.D.. joined the staff in 1976 after retiring from her position as professor of radiology and choir person of the Radiology Deportment of Womens Medical College (WMC) in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania During her 30 yeors of experience there, she also served as medical director of the Hospital of Womens Medical College. She also held various teaching positions and committee posts ot WMC. Dr. Fox. who speaks fluent Spanish, is a member of the Pan American Medical Society. She has also served on the American Medical Association Advisory Council on Undergraduate Medical Education and was elected on Outstanding Educator of America in 1972. Board certified in diagnostic radiology. Or. Fox lends her impressive background and skill to every area ol BTMH radiological service.

Gerald Toloui, M.D.

Gerald Toloui. M.D.. joined the staff in 1982. He is board certified in _ nuclear medicine and diagnostic

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Dr Toloui hos o wide experience in all modern diagnostic imaging modalities including ultrasound ond CAT scanning. Dr. Toloui began his medical training in Teheran. Iron. He then served a residency ond fellowship in radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, ond computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanning at Long Island College Hospital m New York. his. experience olso includes three years os attending radiologist at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn New York . » ’ • • •» - * " M