Drs. Tu with colleagues Rupe, Rothenberg, Shulka and Smirniotopoulos from The George Washington University School of Medicine and American Institute of Radiologic Pathology formerly the AFIP, will present their project at the Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago this December 2013.

Primary Category: Neuroradiology/Head and Neck
Secondary Category: Brain: Stroke

Intracerebral hemorrhage on MRI: A teaching tool to facilitate accurate staging

E S Rupe, Washington, DC; S Rothenberg; A Shulka, MD; R K Tu, MD; J G Smirniotopoulos, MD

PURPOSE/AIM

1. To present a graphic learning and mnemonic tool that reviews and explains the appearance of intracerebral hemorrhage on MRI and makes recall easy.

2. To compare and explain the T1 and T2 weighted changes correlating to the hemoglobin breakdown products from hyperacute, acute, subacute, to chronic hematoma.

3. To review the various causes and mechanisms of injury and provide challenging cases to review practical caveats.

To learn more about the RSNA annual meeting visit https://www.rsna.org/Annual_Meeting.aspx

To learn more about Dr. Raymond Tu "Click here"

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Progressive Radiology hosts Ali’s Angels Charity Golf Tournament benefiting an Eastern Shore Family. 

On June 10th, 2013 at Green Hill Yacht and Country Club in Quantico Maryland, Progressive Radiology hosted the 1st Annual Ali’s Angels Golf Tournament.

Ali’s Angels is a charity organized in 2012 by friends of Ali Eaton and her family. Due to a motor vehicle accident at the age of 14, Ali suffered a fractured spine and is paralyzed from the chest down. Ali’s Angels goal is to raise funds in order to help Ali with her ongoing medical expenses resulting from her paralysis.

The Ali’s Angels Charity Golf Tournament provided an opportunity for local and national businesses as well as members of the community to donate their time and raise funds benefiting Ali’s Angels.

By hosting and sponsoring Ali's Angels golf tournament, Progressive Radiology raised just shy of $5,000.00 to help Ali and her family with medical expenses that continuously arise due to Ali’s condition.

Progressive Radiology was represented by Michael Greene (Director of Operations), George Larkin (Regional Marketing Manager), Steve Costello (Regional Marketing Manager), Beth McGinty and Lauren Laws (Clinical Liaisons for the Eastern Shore), all enjoyed a beautiful day of golf.

 Pictured below Ali with her dad.

The Progressive Radiology difference is built on the following principles:

· Exceptional care and service for every patient.

· High quality, safe diagnostic examinations.

· Accurate, precise results that you can depend on.

· All centers are accredited by the American College of Radiology.

· All radiologists are board-certified and subspecialty-trained.

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Progressive Radiology celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging facility in Washington, DC with senior physicians, corporate staff, radiologists and the referring community. The new center offers leading-edge diagnostic equipment such as the New GE Discovery MR750W 3T Wide Bore MRI and Diagnostic/Therapeutic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Services

Dr. Chad Silverberg, Dr. Krista McFarren, Dr. Raymond Tu and Dr. Mark Monteferrante welcomed guests and introduced them to the wide-bore 3.0T MRI technology. The Foxhall site is the latest example of Progressive Radiology’s commitment to equip each of its centers with the latest technology.

We are excited to offer Washington, DC and the surrounding areas the Progressive Radiology difference:

• Board-certified, fellowship-trained subspecialty radiologists interpret all studies.

• Highly-skilled certified technologists provide quality patient care in a comfortable environment.

• Expedited appointment scheduling provided to all patients and referring physicians, with fast results.

Dr. Raymond Tu welcomes senior physicians, corporate staff, radiologists and the referring community guests to Foxhall.

Our patient oriented and professional team members are committed to providing the highest level of service. The individual patient approach that our staff is dedicated to providing is just one of the many reasons why this center is the first choice for your imaging needs.

Our goal is to provide safe, high-quality care for our patients, while offering unsurpassed customer service, superior image quality and rapid diagnostic interpretations.

Progressive Radiology Foxhall is located at:

3301 New Mexico Avenue
Suite 132
Washington, DC 20016

Phone (202) 966-0606

Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. EST. Saturday by appointments.

To schedule an appointment, please call (202) 966-0606 or "click here".

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Progressive Radiology is pleased to announce that Dr. Marielia Gerena joins our reading radiologists. To learn more about Dr. Marielia Gerena  "Click here"

To learn more about Progressive Radiology visist www.progressveradiology.com

We are a locally owned and operated diagnostic imaging company serving the Harford County community for over 20 years. As health care providers, we dedicate our daily lives to diagnosing all types of cancers and improving the quality of life for thousands of patients every year.

This fall we are sponsoring our first annual 5K Purple/Pink event to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS) and its efforts to fund research for a cure.

The Progressive Purple/Pink theme is inspired by our commitment to support all cancer research designated by the color "purple", as well as our dedication to preventative and diagnostic women's care, and research funded for breast cancer through our Women’s Center, designated by the color "pink".　

Please come out and join the fun, and help us "tackle the cause" on:

　　                           Saturday, October 19, 2013 (Rain date October 26th) 10:00 AM

　　　　　　                At John Carroll School 703 E. Churchville Rd Bel Air, MD

Please print and complete registration form, then return it with your payment to Progressive radiology at 100 Fulford Ave. Bel Air, MD 21014. 410-838-6767. Pick up your free t-shirt with registration, while supplies last.

 Please Click Here to register for the event.

Progressive Radiology is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Raymond Tu as a Board Member of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) by members of the physician community at the 2013 Annual Meeting. Earlier this year at the 2013 Chapter Leadership Conference of the American College of Radiology, Dr. Tu accepted the Overall Chapter Excellence Award as President of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Radiological Society (DCMRS).

Dr. Tu again demonstrates commitment to excellent health care to residents of Ward 7 and 8. Here Dr. Tu speaks with Bishop Hudson at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church. He spoke about importance of encouraging more doctors to devote their interest to the citizens of the District with greatest health disparity, "click here" for more information.

Dr. Tu supports the Natalie Williams Breast Cancer Foundation with an "Afternoon with the Girls Bustier Brunch" on October 5, 2013.  To learn about the Natalie Williams Breast Cancer Foundation and the Afternoon with the Girls Bustier Brunch event “click here”

Dr. Tu recognized for years of service by Washington D.C. Department of Health. "click here" to read more.

Dr. Tu published in Applied Radiology concerning Occupational Hazards, a study on increased radiology risk, "click here" to read more and on Breast cyst and dermal calcification "click here" to read more.

To learn more about Dr. Raymond Tu "click here"

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Additional Resources:

MSDC http://www.msdc.org/

DCMRS http://www.acr.org/Membership/Chapters/DC-Metropolitan-Radiological-Society

Progressive Radiology's Olney MRI Center is pleased to announce the installation of a new state of the art GE Discovery MR750W 3T Wide Bore MRI scanner.

The Discovery MR750W 3T scanner is one of the first of its kind, not only in the Olney region, but also in the country.

The Discovery MR750W 3T is designed specifically for enhanced patient comfort as well as superior image quality.

The Discovery MR750W 3T offers:

· Higher quality images than routine 1.5T MRI scanners, allowing our radiologists to better diagnose your problems with greater confidence. Our radiologists now find lesions, tears and sprains that were difficult to identify in the past, giving your doctor an extremely clear image of what's wrong before having to operate.

· Patients can enter the scanner either head first or feet first, depending on the exam and patient preference.

· Improved acoustics allow the patient to more easily receive communications from outside the room and listen to a variety of music.

· The tube where the patient is scanned is 36% larger than those of traditional MRI’s of the past.

· Exams take less time.

· The MRI machine uses a magnet twice as powerful as the traditional MRI machines of the past.

The Discovery MR750W 3T scanner enhances Olney’s accreditation as a Center of Excellence, allowing all patients to receive the same state-of-the-art medical treatment as professional athletes.

The Progressive Radiology difference:

· Our professional team is committed to providing the highest level of service to our patients. This “patient first” approach is just one of the many reasons why the Olney MRI center is the first choice for your imaging needs.

· Board-certified, fellowship-trained subspecialty radiologists interpret all studies.

· Highly-skilled certified technologists provide quality patient care in a comfortable environment.

· Expedited appointment scheduling provided to all patients and referring physicians with results that you can trust.

Our goal is to provide safe, high-quality care for our patients, while offering unsurpassed customer service, superior image quality and rapid accurate diagnostic interpretations.

Progressive Radiology's Olney MRI Center is located at:

3300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Suite 100
Olney, Maryland 20832

Phone 301-260-2971

Office Hours Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. EST. and every other Saturday.

To schedule an appointment, please call 301-260-2971 or "click here".

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Dr. Tu spoke at a health event at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue, Southeast Washington, DC. As the only physician at the event, he invigorated the audience with his passion for community service, health and well being for Wards 7 and 8 citizens.  To learn about the Natalie Williams Breast Cancer Foundation and the Afternoon with the Girls Bustier Brunch event “click here”

Raymond Tu, M.D., chair of the ACR Medicaid Network is working to simplify medical policy review through collaborative relationships with multistate managed care organizations.  To read more "click here"

At the Annual Meeting of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia Dr. Tu was elected to the MSDC Board of Directors.

Dr. Tu with Ms. Lark McCarthy, television personality, AARP Spokeswoman and MedicalSociety of the District of Columbia keynote speaker.

Dr. Tu met with leaders of the District of Columbia at the Mayflower Hotel.  "Click here" to view photos of the event.

Dr. Tu meets Maryland leaders Senator Carter Conway, Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, Baltimore City Council President Jack Young, House of Delegate Nathaniel Oaks in Baltimore. "Click Here" to view photos of the event.

To learn more about Dr. Raymond Tu "click here"

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Progressive Radiology would like to thank all of you for your participation and generous support of our First Annual 5K Purple and Pink Event held on October 19th to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Your vital help allowed Progressive Radiology to raise a substantial amount of money for the ACS to help "Tackle The Cause". These funds will go toward research and efforts to find a cure for all types of cancers.

The opportunity to unite as a community, raise awareness about cancer, fundraise on behalf of this cause, and honor our survivors is powerful and inspiring. Progressive Radiology appreciate your heartfelt commitment to the fight against this terrible disease that eludes us all.

Progressive Radiology are already planning for our 2014 5K Event and hope to see all of you again next year. Please check our website for updates.

Please enjoy some photos from the event including the young girl and boy photographed together who (unofficially) finished this year's race first. Congratulations!

"Click here" for additional photos of the event.

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Dr. David Boyd presented the imaging findings of Wilson's Disease at Georgetown University Hospital's Neurology Grand Rounds on March 14, 2013 and at Georgetown University Hospital's Pediatric Grand Rounds on September 20, 2013, in conjunction with Dr. Marianne Schuelein, pediatric neurologist. These MRI studies were performed at Progressive's Foxhall MRI site which recently added the New GE Discovery MR750W 3T Wide Bore MRI.

To learn more about Dr. David Boyd "click here"

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Breast cancer in the United States is still the most common cancer in women, despite your race or ethnicity!  

Risk Factors

Research has found several risk factors that may increase your chances of getting breast cancer.  Risk factors that increase risk of breast cancer include;

•  Getting older.
•  Being younger when you first had your menstrual period. 
•  Starting menopause at a later age.
•  Being older at the birth of your first child.
•  Never giving birth.
•  Personal history of breast cancer or some non-cancerous breast diseases. 
•  Family history of breast cancer (mother, sister, daughter). 
•  Treatment with radiation therapy to the breast/chest. 
•  Being overweight (increases risk for breast cancer after menopause).
•  Long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (estrogen and progesterone combined). 
•  Having changes in the breast cancer-related genes BRCA1 or BRCA2.
•  Using birth control pills, also called oral contraceptives. 
•  Drinking alcohol (more than one drink a day).
•  Not getting regular exercise.

Having a risk factor does not mean you will get the disease. Most women have some risk factors but most women do not get breast cancer. If you have breast cancer risk factors, talk with your medical provider about ways you can decrease your risk and about screening for breast cancer.   

TOP TEN REASONS
TO CHOOSE PROGRESSIVE RADIOLOGY
FOR WOMEN’S IMAGING

1. Board certified radiologists specializing in women’s imaging interpret your exam.
2. On-site women’s imager is available for immediate consultation, interpretation and recommendations.
3. Experienced and caring mammography technologists perform your exam.
4. We only use advanced technologies including digital mammography.
5.  We have an extremely high accuracy rate (well above the national rate) for detecting breast cancer.
6. We are the only center in Harford County that offers the Mammo Pad for a gentler, more comfortable mammogram with better breast acquisition.
7. We deliver fast results to your doctor and quick response letters to you after your exam.
8. We have highly skilled breast ultrasound technologists who work in a collaborative team approach toward your diagnosis.
9. We offer easy scheduling either by phone or on-line with convenient appointment availability to accommodate your busy lifestyle.
10. We agree with many highly respected organizations regarding breast cancer screening recommendations.  Among these include the American Cancer Society, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, National Cancer Institute, American College of Radiology, the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Breast Imaging.  Below are our guidelines based on the most current research:

These are our screening guidelines:

• Yearly mammograms starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health
• Clinical breast exam (CBE) about every 3 years for women in their 20s and 30s and every year for women 40 and over

We believe women should know how their breasts normally look and feel and report any changes to their health care provider. Breast self-exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20s.

We encourage all women to talk with their health care provider about whether high risk factors warrant earlier and more frequent screening.

To learn more about Progressive Radiology visit www.progressiveradiology.net

Dr. Raymond Tu was the attending radiologist and project advisor on Compartmental Anatomy of the Paraspinal Soft Tissue that was accepted for presentation at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Spine Radiology in collaboration with The George Washington University School of Medicine Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology and The George Washington University Hospital Department of Radiology.

To learn more about Dr. Raymond Tu "click here"

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Dr. Raymond Tu was interviewed by Dr. Josh Hirsch in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery to discuss CPT coding. Dr. Tu is interested in evidence based medicine and health policy. In this podcast they discuss the role CPT plays the proper descripton of medical procedures and its interplay with the RUC and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Dr. Tu described the importance for correct coding so accurate data to provide quality improvement metrics can me made.

Dr. Tu joined other cancer survivors at a Sunday health fair on 3/29/2014 in Ward 8. He made a passionate plea to the community to keep the "eye on the prize" of health. It truly was exciting day filled with smiles and warmth for all on a cold, rainy Saturday.

Dr. Tu meets with Mr. Carl Chapman DC Amerihealth Medicaid director to collaborate for healthcare for the underserved community.

Dr. Tu elected to Medical Society of the District of Columbia Board of Directors at 2013 MSDC Annual Meeting and Reception

Dr. Tu keynote speaker at United Medical Center Doctor's Day. A Commitment to Patient Safety and Quality.  Thursday, March 27, 2014. 

Dr. Tu returns to be the invited speaker at the 2014 American College of Radiology (ACR). Annual Meeting. He Chairs the Medicaid Network for the ACR. Dr. Tu's work with United Medical Center has been instrumental toward his insight and leadership in the ACR Medicaid Network. Medicaid is the government insurance for the poor and underserved, to provide access to health care for all.

Dr. Tu speaks at the Maryland Radiological Society Annual meeting Saturday May 17, 2014. 

To learn more about Dr. Raymond Tu "click here"

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Consider a low dose CT scan for lung cancer screening.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death of both men and women in the United States. Each year more people die of lung cancer than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and secondhand smoke increases your risk of developing lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), at least 3,000 nonsmokers per year die from lung cancer related to secondhand smoke.

Lung cancer is more common in adults over 50 years of age. Other risk factors that may increase the risk of developing lung cancer:

Asbestos
High levels of air pollution
Family history of lung cancer
Radon gas exposure
Exposure to cancer causing chemicals possibly related to occupation
(chloromethyl ethers, gasoline, beryllium, mustard gas, uranium, vinyl chloride, nickel chromates, coal products, diesel exhaust)

If you fit into any of the categories above, and you are currently asymptomatic, then you maybe a perfect candidate for a low radiation dose CT scan of your chest to evaluate your lungs for early signs of lung cancer.
The rationale for having this test is based on a major scientific study called the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which compared two methods of early detection of lung cancer: chest X-ray and low-dose CT scans. The results showed that participants who received low-dose CT scans had a 20 % lower risk of dying from lung cancer than those who received chest X-rays.

These results are very promising and may offer hope to hundreds of thousands of people. However, because this is the first study to show that lung cancer screening may save lives, and has not yet been widely accepted as a routine screening practice, most insurance plans do not cover the cost of the exam.
Progressive Radiology is excited to offer this service at our Bel Air and Salisbury Sweetbay Drive locations at the low cost of $95.00.

The exam itself takes only a few minutes, needs no preparation, is painless (no injection), and is safe. Your images will be interpreted by a board certified radiologist and a written report will be sent to your medical provider. You will leave our office with your own copy of your exam on a CD ROM.
What is your piece of mind worth to you?

Ask your medical provider today if you are a candidate for this screening. Schedule your appointment on-line or by calling our office. We also offer same day walk-in appointments. Please bring your prescription with you at the time of your exam.

To schedule an appointment and learn about Progressive Radiology visit www.progressiveradiology.net

Dr. Raymond Tu Guest Speaker at the Maryland Radiological Society Annual Meeting. 

Dr. Raymond Tu was a guest speaker at the Maryland Radiological Society Annual Meeting in Annapolis, Maryland. He spoke on proper coding of medical procedures, important in providing safe, effective and cost saving medical care for our patients. Other speakers were from the University of Maryland and The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Dr. Tu was invited speaker at the 2014 Annual Meeting for the American Society of Neuroradiology in Montreal, Canada. He lectured on CPT coding, the common lanuage used for medical procedures and physician engagement. He was joined by Dr. Patrick Turski, past president of the ASNR, Neuroradiology Section Head and Chairman of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Tu and Dr. Turski have collaborated on many aspects of clinical neuroradiology including among the first to report phase contrast MR Angiography at an international meeting at the Japanese Radiological Society in Yokohama, Japan and later published in the Journal of Academic Radiology. Dr. Turski was Past Committee Chair on the Clinical Practice Committee of the ASNR where Dr. Tu currently serves as CPT Advisor.

To learn more about Dr. Raymond Tu "click here"

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Progressive Radiology is pleased to announce that Dr. David A. Lawrence joins our reading radiologists.  To learn more about David A. Lawrence, M.D. "Click Here"

Dr. David Boyd has been elected President of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Radiological Society and President of the Georgetown Clinical Society for 2014-15.

To learn more about Dr. David Boyd "Click Here"

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.net

Progressive Radiology is pleased to announce that Dr. Ali Albayati joins our reading radiologists. To learn more about Ali Albayati, M.D. "Click Here"

Progressive Radiology is pleased to offer the NeuroQuant product to our referring community. NeuroQuant is the first FDA-cleared volumetric analysis solution for quantitative detection of brain atrophy suitable for routine clinical use. NeuroQuant brings sophisticated, accurate, and fully automated MRI post-processing capabilities to the physician's desktop. This software provides neurologists, radiologists, and clinical researchers with a convenient and cost-effective means to quantify the volume of the hippocampus and other structures.

NeuroQuant is a powerful tool for evaluating patients, providing critical information for the assessment of neurological conditions and primary neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. The analysis complements and extends visual inspection of raw images to help with clinical assessment, to monitor disease progression, and to assess treatment effectiveness.

Progressive Radiology will offer the NeuroQuant solution at the following sites:

• Bel Air, Colonnade
• Berlin
• Foxhall
• Greenbelt
• Olney
• Salisbury, Sweet Bay

The exam itself needs no preparation, is painless (no injection), and is safe. Your images will be interpreted by our team of radiologists and reports sent to your medical provider.

NeuroQuant® Reports:

Age-Related Atrophy Report contains the absolute and relative volumes of the hippocampus and inferior lateral ventricles, structures that typically show significant atrophy in dementia patients. The resulting values are automatically compared to age-appropriate reference distributions. The interpreting physician can select representative slices and add a comment in the provided text box to be included in the report.

General Morphometry Report provides the absolute and relative volumes for the right- and left-side of the following brain structures: Forebrain Parenchyma, Cortical Gray Matter, Lateral Ventricle, Inferior Lateral Ventricle, Hippocampus, Amygdala, Caudate, Putamen, Pallidum, Thalamus and Cerebellum. It also provides an Asymmetry Index (defined as the difference between left and right volumes divided by their mean).

NeuroQuant® Features Include:

Segmentation of MRIs of the whole brain and regional volumetric quantification of structures in less than 15min with no user intervention.

Automatic Correction for image artifacts including gradient nonlinearities and RF field inhomogeneities.

Atlas-Based image registration, anatomical segmentation, and volumetric quantification of the hippocampus, ventricles and other brain structures.

High Validity -- Automated segmentation shown to be highly consistent with that performed by human expert neuroanatomist High Reliability -- Making results ideal for longitudinal follow-up and tracking of disease.

Numerical Results are automatically compared to normative data to highlight atrophy greater than expected from normal aging.

Medial Temporal lobe volumes from NeuroQuant shown to be sensitive to MCI and early AD in multi-vendor, multi-site MRI data.

Ask your medical provider today if you are a candidate for this screening. Schedule your appointment on-line or by calling our office. Please bring your prescription with you at the time of your exam.

To schedule an appointment and learn about Progressive Radiology visit www.progressiveradiology.net

Sample Age-Related Atrophy Report:

Sample General Morphometry Report:

Dr. Tu was selected as Chief of Staff at Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation, United Medical Center, Washington, DC 6/24/2015. UMC is the only full service hospital east of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC in Ward 8 on the border of Washington DC and Prince George's County, Maryland with 145 medical/surgical, 16 intensive care, 15 OB/GYN, 24 nursery, and 34 psychiatric beds. Dr. Tu is the first radiologist to have served as Chief of Staff in the history of the hospital since its founding in 1960.

Dr. Raymond Tu speaks on Medicaid at The First Annual American College of Radiology (ACR) meeting, June 2015. Dr. Raymond Tu and General Colin Powell met at the ACR leaders reception and meeting.

To learn more about Dr. Raymond Tu "Click Here"

For additional information about Progressive Radiology, please visit our website at www.progressiveradiology.com