http://www.diagnosticimaging.com Radiology, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-ray - News and Resources - Diagnostic Imaging en Copyright 2009, CMPMedica US Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:02 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:02 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/ct/content/article/113619/2072997?CID=rss <img hspace="5" vspace="5" align="left" width="96" height="75" alt="" src="/image/image_gallery?img_id=2073110&amp;t=1337194654697" />Children’s hospitals use dedicated pediatric technologists and more closely follow protocols, resulting in dramatically lower radiation doses. Adult hospitals must take greater care in monitoring dose. Here’s how. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/radblog/display/article/113619/2072990?CID=rss The drive for improved system integration and decreased turnaround time has led to a continuous analysis of procedures and a never-ending cycle of trying to get the work flow to work. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/colonography/content/article/113619/2072693?CID=rss <img hspace="5" vspace="5" align="left" width="94" height="91" alt="" src="/image/image_gallery?img_id=2072691&t=1337173604402" />A no-prep virtual colonoscopy appears to be as effective as a standard colonoscopy in detecting larger polyps that are more likely to become cancers. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/mri/content/article/113619/2072477?CID=rss Breast Imaging and Reporting Data Systems terminology is useful in predicting malignancy in breast lesions that are detected by MRI. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/ultrasound/content/article/113619/2072444?CID=rss Contrast-enhanced ultrasounds are an effective complementary tool in following up patients who undergo endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/womens-imaging/content/article/113619/2071940?CID=rss <img hspace="5" vspace="5" align="left" width="114" height="92" alt="" src="/image/image_gallery?img_id=2071938&t=1337005465788" />Researchers are in the first stages of testing a new technology that may allow radiologists to detect breast tumors with improved accuracy without exposing patients to radiation. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/ct/content/article/113619/2071398?CID=rss Electronic medical records can track radiation exposure and reduce unnecessary CT scans in emergency room patients with abdominal pain. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/radblog/display/article/113619/2071346?CID=rss From med-mal to reimbursement, radiologists have quite a few metaphorical guns to our collective heads. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/cardiac/content/article/113619/2070910?CID=rss Imaging the loss of nerve function in the heart may better identify patients who would benefit from receiving implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICD) than current testing methods. Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/case-studies/content/article/113619/2070799?CID=rss <img hspace="5" vspace="5" align="left" width="103" height="80" alt="" src="/image/image_gallery?img_id=2070797&t=1336674641234" />A 32-year-old female, with previous history for ectopic pregnancy, presents to the ER with a positive pregnancy test, and right side pelvic pain. An ultrasound of the pelvis was ordered by the ER physician. Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/nuclear/content/article/113619/2070681?CID=rss New diagnostic agents for use with PET imaging are improving identification of beta-amyloid, the brain plaque associated with Alzheimer’s disease. But there are some concerns about training to accurately read these studies. Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/mri/content/article/113619/2070388?CID=rss Scientists at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., say they have discovered a protocol that could lead to a hundred-fold increase in MRI speed. Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/nuclear/content/article/113619/2070275?CID=rss <img width="86" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="97" align="left" src="/image/image_gallery?img_id=2070283&t=1336589978485" alt="" />Questions still exist about how best to use the growing list of radioactive tracers, but industry experts view these developments as significant positives for providers imaging patients with suspected Alzheimer’s. Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/pediatric/content/article/113619/2070063?CID=rss <img width="110" height="75" align="left" vspace="5" hspace="5" alt="" src="http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/image/image_gallery?img_id=2027598&t=1336577424800" />The agency released a draft proposal recommending that new imaging devices, such as CT, fluroscopy, and X-ray, include protocols and instructions for pediatric patients. This would be required on premarket approval notifications. Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/mri/content/article/113619/2069876?CID=rss The Echelon Oval has a patient-shaped design, resulting in a 74-cm oval bore — the widest in the industry, the company said. Tue, 8 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/womens-imaging/content/article/113619/2069826?CID=rss The non-radiation based imaging modality is not a reliable breast cancer screening tool and mammography should remain the standard of care. Tue, 8 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/ct/content/article/113619/2069640?CID=rss SPECT/CT, commonly used for imaging thyroid cancer after radioiodine therapy, was used before therapy to better identify and characterize the cancer. Tue, 8 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/radblog/display/article/113619/2069515?CID=rss <img width="91" height="86" align="left" vspace="5" hspace="5" alt="" src="/image/image_gallery?img_id=2069513&t=1336411347326" />A radiologist alone in a dark room with his computer. Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/case-studies/content/article/113619/2069322?CID=rss <img width="83" height="95" align="left" vspace="5" hspace="5" alt="" src="/image/image_gallery?img_id=2069329&t=1336401598410" />Three cases: A 98-year-old male with multiple co-morbidities presented with abdominal pain, fever and distension; Elderly female patient with right upper quadrant pain; A 50-year-old female with acute abdominal pain, r/o obstruction. Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT