SPOTLIGHT -
MRI of Prostate May Identify Measurable Growth
Using MRI to monitor men under active surveillance for prostate cancer may help detect measurable growth.
Breast MRI Improves Depiction of DCIS
Using breast MR imaging among women with ductal carcinoma in situ provides better depiction of invasive breast cancers.
PET/CT After Anal Cancer Treatment and Patient Management
Using PET/CT imaging to evaluate patients following chemoradiotherapy for anal cancer can alter patient management choices.
Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures Underreported
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are often under reported by radiologists, particularly non-musculoskeletal radiologists.
Image Quality When Low-Dose CT Dose Reduced For Extremities
Lower doses of radiation during CT scans for extremities still provide good image quality.
Structured Reporting Superior for Shoulder MRI
Shoulder MRI reports preferable when provided in a structured report format.
Oral Contrast: Worth the Diagnostic Benefit?
When faced with the possibility of missed findings, would patients generally agree to consuming oral contrasts?
MRI Shapes Management of Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer
Breast MRI in pregnancy-associated breast cancer may change the surgical management of patients.
Children Exposed to More Radiation in Adult Hospitals
Cranial CT scans performed on children in non-pediatric hospitals expose them to more radiation.
Utilization Management Program Reduces High-Cost Imaging
Implementation of a comprehensive utilization management program reduces use of high-cost imaging among stable patients.
Diagnostic Imaging Driving Up Thyroid Cancer Overdiagnosis
Use of diagnostic imaging may be the cause of an increase in thyroid cancer incidence, especially among women.
Location of Regional Brain Stiffness Differs in Common Dementia Types
Magnetic resonance elastography shows that locations of brain stiffening differ in common dementia types.
PI-RADSv2 For Staging Prostate Cancer
PI-RADSv2 reduces understaging of prostate cancer, but could increase risk of overstaging.
Imaging Modality with Highest Accuracy in Diagnosing Myocardial Ischemia
Imaging modality that exhibits the highest accuracy for diagnosis of myocardial ischemia.
MRI For Serotonin Levels in Dementia
MRI detects brain serotonin levels in patients with mild cognitive decline from Alzheimer’s disease.
Enhanced MRI for Disappearing Colorectal Metastases Post Chemotherapy
Enhanced MR imaging versus CT in assessment of disappearing colorectal metastases.
Simple Interventions Decrease Screening Mammography Recall Rates
Implementing simple interventions could significantly decrease screening mammography recall rates.
Mortality in Physicians Who Perform Fluoroscopy-guided Procedures
Physicians who perform fluoroscopy-guided procedures are not at higher risk for cancer or death.
Brain MRI of People with Genetic Autism
MRI has shown structural abnormalities related to cognitive function among people with genetic forms of autism.
Luminal Water Imaging for Prostate Cancer Detection
Magnetic resonance measurement of luminal water in prostate gland in detection and grading of cancer.
IV Contrast Safe for Neonates with Normal Renal System
MRI and CT with contrast provide no greater risk of toxicity for neonates with normal renal system.
MRI and Cognitive Impairment in Professional Fighters
Combined MRI can help physicians track cognitive impairment among professional fighters.
Anesthesia Use Growing in Pediatric MRI
More children require anesthesia before MRI, increasing costs.
PET-CT Helps Diagnose Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Combined PET-CT can help diagnose cardiac sarcoidosis.
Diagnostic Imaging in ED Varies for Adults with Suspected Appendicitis
The first choice for imaging adult patients with suspected appendicitis varies according to patient demographics and resource availability.
Reconsider Indications for X-Ray in Pediatric Trauma
Different standard radiographs reveal a low fracture rate among children with traumatic injuries.
Words, Words, Words
Mastering words in radiology.
CT for Patients with Penetrating Vascular Trauma
Computed tomography angiography helps physicians determine if patients with penetrating vascular trauma require surgery.
Breast Cancer Screening for Older Women Has Trade-offs
Informed decision making for this older women regarding breast cancer screening should be a public health priority.
Brain MRI Shows Visual System Changes in Parkinson’s Disease
MRI may help physicians monitor Parkinson’s disease progression.