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COVER FEATURE Dr. Chadi Zeinati reviews an IR image. at SUNY Upstate Medical University. "Unlike other radiology methods, PET scanning can reveal the effects of treatment on a tumor in a short period of time. With this knowledge, it becomes easier to identify unsuccessful treatment plans, and care becomes much more efficient as a result." Beyond cancer detection and treatment, the GE scanner has also shown potential to assist patients suffering from neurologi- cal and cardiac diseases. When diagnosing and treating these diseases, the ability to visualize bodily functions can be para- mount, and the GE machine can provide this valuable insight. As the clinical implications of the GE PET/CT scanner are further explored, a broader range of patients could benefit from the focused services offered by University Radiology Associates. A Lasting Commitment The GE PET/CT scanner is the first of its kind in the state outside of New York City. Making this technology available to surrounding communities is one of the primary reasons University Radiology Associates prioritized the acquisition of the machine. Working alongside physicians in the area, radiologists with University Radiology Associates continually identify ways A technologist prepares a patient for an injection using University Radiology Associates' C-arm. LEADING BY EXAMPLE AFFILIATED WITH SUNY Upstate Medical University, University Radiology Associates, LLP, has the unique opportunity to serve as a teaching facility for future generations of physicians. Working with medical students, University Radiology Associates helps train these individuals to use state-of-the-art medical equipment. While University Radiology Associates continues to make investments in quality through the purchase of new equipment, the intellectual investment made through the training of new physi- cians is equally important. With each student who is trained at the facility, the bar for future radiology care in the area is raised. "As an academic facility, we are expected to maintain a high level of technology and clinical efficiency," says David Feiglin, M.D., FACR, professor and Chairman of Radiology at SUNY Upstate Medical University. "Continuing to fulfill these obligations is tremendously important to our center, and residents in the surrounding community are the primary benefactors. Every dollar spent on new technology and every minute spent training new physicians translate to more comprehensive patient care for current and future generations." to enhance services to better suit local needs. As evidenced by the tremendous investment in technology, providing superior services remains a priority for the practice. "In the field of modern health care, advanced imaging services give patients and physicians an advantage over serious health risks," adds Dr. Krol. "When our facility can make leading-edge modalities available to this community, we have played a key role in promoting the overall health of our area. With this in mind, University Radiology Associates never ceases to look for new, improved options for patient care." For more information about services available through University Radiology Associates, visit www.ura.com. n 8 | Central New York MD NEWS MDNEWS.COM

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