Winter may be melting away, but shipping delays continue to persist. USPS is experiencing a plethora of delivery setbacks, frequently exceeding a month. Worse still, USPS does not guarantee any of its shipping windows. The postal service currently lists shipping times for First-Class Mail at one-to-three business days. So what are considered a shipping delays? USPS […]
Poor Quality Radiological Films
Are These Radiological Films or Modern Art? Our team of medical illustrators confronts poor radiological films frequently. When a film study reveals grainy images and hard to decipher pathology, it’s time for a few deep breaths and a fresh cup of coffee (or three). Films are the foundation to the illustrations that we as medical […]
A Painfully Common Way to Rupture Your Biceps Tendon and How to Avoid It
When it comes to moving heavy items, people immediately think of potential back injuries. Most will purchase braces to relieve some of the spinal pressure. Still, people rarely think of the severe damage that can occur to the tendons securing the biceps brachii to their elbow.
How Useful are Animations in a Personal Injury Case When Compared to Custom Medical Illustrations?
The Need to Connect Articulating the extent of damage acquired by your client in a personal injury case can be a challenging task. In 2017, a study was conducted evaluating the public’s knowledge of anatomy. Questions posed to the participants were comprised of twenty common anatomical structures, including the heart, lungs, and biceps. The test […]
How Late is Too Late to Request a Medical Illustration?
We face this situation all too often. An attorney reaches out to our firm with a medical matter that requires some form of visual translation to educate their intended audience. After a preliminary discussion regarding the case facts, the following question usually throws a monkey wrench in the whole process: “What is your timeframe?”. The […]