Diagnostic Imaging Staff

CHICAGO-MRI suggests that subclinical cardiac dysfunction could be indicative of early brain disease.

CHICAGO-Radiography images can be improved with gaming technology that recognizes issues that affect image quality.

CHICAGO-MRI shows significant changes to the heart of elite free divers.

CHICAGO-Ultrasound discovers whether knuckle cracking is a bubble popping or a bubble being created in the joint.

CHICAGO-The effect of expanded Medicaid to allow screening access on rates of breast cancer screening.

CHICAGO-MRI shows that the knee and ankle cartilage of long-distance runners can regenerate.

CHICAGO-MRI allows physicians to monitor the protective effect of weight loss on knee cartilage.

CHICAGO-MRI shows abnormal cerebral blood flow even if concussed athletes clinically ready to return to sport.

MRI finds possible marker for cardiovascular disease among asymptomatic diabetics.

CHICAGO-Women with subsolid lung nodules detected by CT have a higher risk of lung cancer than do men.

Radiologists can learn about their patients’ experiences through their Tweets.

Multidetector CT without oral contrast can be effective on larger patients presenting with acute abdominal pain.

Non-invasive CTA is more accurate in detecting coronary artery disease among symptomatic patients than SPECT-MPI.

Radiologists are better able to categorize lung nodules with the help of computerized decision tools.

Patient and provider groups call on Congress to pass legislation requiring coverage of CT colonography screening.

Screening mammography finds more high-grade DCIS among older women.

Radiologists can decrease dose from pediatric fluoroscopy through dose tracking with feedback, and training.

FDG-PET provides physicians with survival predictions for patients with suspected atypical Parkinsonian syndrome.

Using MRI to image the left ventricle shows more precise measurements of the heart.

Choosing Wisely recommendations need further implementation in order to see a drop in unnecessary medical procedures.

Using MRI to assess hippocampal grading, physicians may be able to predict Alzheimer’s disease up to seven years before dementia.

CT not always necessary for adult patients presenting with blunt trauma to the chest.

When CT is available in the emergency room, physicians are more confident about their patient care decisions.

Brain imaging with fMRI shows older patients may experience more difficulties.

Using CT colonography for screening of colorectal cancer among Medicare patients is cost-effective.

Parents, guardians of children undergoing ultrasound more comfortable with procedure if they speak with the radiologist first.

Radiologists reading CT colonography may see difficult-to-detect polyps but not consciously register them.

Mammography alone is just as good as mammography with CAD, and less expensive, for detecting breast cancer.

Unenhanced diagnostic MR imaging–DWIBS mammography may detect false-positive X-ray screening mammograms.

For this “10 Questions” series, we spoke with David Levin, MD, about his work and the future of radiology.