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3D Model Helps Radiology Residents Learn Complicated Anatomy and Fractures
Models may help improve short-term understanding of complex anatomy and classification systems.
Web-Based Patient Information on Scans Eases Concerns
18F-FDG PET/CT examination procedures may be optimized with improved patient information and care.
Stronger Language in Radiology Reports Leads to More Follow-Up
Clarity in recommendations leads to a malignant diagnosis in a substantial number of cases.
Cardiac Findings Should Be Noted on Chest CT When Observed
Cardiac training among radiologists should be encouraged.
Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening Program Findings Similar to National Trial
Thorough prescreening evaluation is one critical element for a safe and successful lung cancer screening program.
Imaging Shows Brains of Female Soccer Players Affected More By Heading the Ball
DTI imaging shows women are more sensitive to these types of head impacts at the level of brain tissue microstructure.
Higher Level of Oversight Results in Greater Harmonization of Imaging Protocols
Radiology practices with collaborative, consensus-based decision-making and conflict resolution processes can lead to greater standardization.
Women Underrepresented in Radiology
Underrepresentation is highly variable at state, county, and practice levels.
Researchers Identify Sonographic Characteristics for Thyroid Malignancies in Children
Likelihood of malignancy did not differ between boys and girls.
Optoacoustic US May Correctly Downgrade BI-RADS Classification of Benign Breast Masses
Imaging could potentially decrease biopsies negative for cancer.
Fewer Recalls with Synthesized Mammography Plus Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
The use of synthesized mammography instead of additional full-field digital mammography has no significant effect on biopsy rate.
Radiologist Experience May Affect Screening Mammography Recall Rate
Interventions targeting radiologist factors may help reduce unwarranted variation in screening recalls.
Cranial CT Recommended for Pediatric Polytrauma Patients with Glasgow Scale 13 or Less
There is no clinical variable that can be used as sole indication for WBCT in pediatric polytrauma patients.
Brain Tumor Incidence Higher Following Childhood CT Scans
The pattern of excess cancer risk may be partly due to confounding by indication.
Prebiopsy 3-T Multiparametric MRI Misses Some Prostate Cancers
Missed cancers include some that are clinically significant.
MRI Shows Iron Level Changes in Brain of MS Patients
Imaging the brain for iron levels may help predict disability in MS patients.
Neuroimaging in the ED for Seizures Not Required as Often
Neuroimaging for nonindex seizures, based on clinical factors at presentation, could decrease imaging frequency with minimal loss of yield.
Bi-Parametric Prostate MR Helps Detect Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer
PSA-density does not appear to significantly improve its diagnostic performance.
Non-Contrast MRA with Compressed Setting Shortens Acquisition Time
The procedure also maintains acceptable visualization at 3T.
Automated Text Messaging Feasible for Sharing Critical Test Results
Further large-scale investigations regarding efficiency of the messaging system are warranted.
The App Everyone Needs
Why should physicians have all the quality-assurance fun for themselves? Let everyone experience the joy.
Renal Function Affects Gadolinium Deposition in Brain
Patients on hemodialysis had significantly higher DN and GP signal intensity increase.
Speech Recognition Technology Introduces Errors in Physician Notes
Errors are often corrected before notes are signed.
Preoperative Axillary Ultrasound May Reduce Need for Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Ultrasound may detect which patients are at minimal risk of sentinel lymph node metastasis.
Standardized Contrast Reaction Management Checklist Helps Reduce Errors
Checklists could be used by staff to improve patient safety.
MRI for Traumatic Knee Injury Does Not Add to Improvement in Outcome
Magnetic resonance imaging, referred by general practitioners for traumatic knee injuries, adds to healthcare costs without improvement in outcomes.
Second Opinions of Suspicious Breast Screenings Frequently Changes Interpretations
A total of 35 percent of cancers diagnosed after second-opinion review were not initially detected in the original interpretation.
High-Strength MRI May Leave Patients Exposed to Mercury from Dental Fillings
Amalgam fillings may pose a risk not only to patients, but to staff.
Flavored Oral Contrast More Palatable to Children
Pediatric patients were more likely to consume prescribed dose of Breeza than barium sulfate suspension.
Interest in Pediatric Contrast Ultrasound Is High Among Radiologists
Radiologists who plan to adopt contrast ultrasound into practice need education, support.