Diagnostic Imaging Staff

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.

PACS would enhance and promote collaboration between radiologists and oncologists and improve quantitative reporting of tumors.

Barco’s Coronis Uniti display system received expanded clearance for multi-modality viewing.

Biennial screening mammography may detect more advanced cancers among premenopausal women than annual screening would.

Annual screening mammography can wait until age 45 for women at average risk of breast cancer.

An earlier scan of a patient’s brain with traumatic brain injury is better for greater detection of microhemorrhages.

Structured MRI reports improve staging for rectal cancer.

The need for skull radiographs in young children with minor head injuries may be determined using a new clinical rule.

Performance data for radiologists significantly varies from nonradiologists.

Contrast agent gadobenate dimeglumine may be safe for patients with renal disease who require dialysis.

Use of MRI images may help psychiatrists determine effectiveness of antipsychotic drug treatment.