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CT Angiography Shows Heart Disease Similar in Men and Women
CHICAGO - Coronary CT angiography reveals similarities between coronary disease and cardiovascular risk among both men and women.
Changes in Breast Density May Predict Cancer Risk for Younger Women
CHICAGO - Establishing early breast density through full-digital mammography may predict breast cancer among younger women.
Ultrasound Comparable to CT for Pediatric Appendicitis
Using ultrasound as first-line imaging for suspected pediatric appendicitis limits radiation exposure to patients without compromising diagnosis and patient outcome.
Specialized MRI Shows Long-Term Brain Effects of Blast Injuries
CHICAGO - Diffuse tensor imaging may help clinicians differentiate between mild traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.
MRI Detects Low Brain Iron Levels in Medication-Naive ADHD Patients
CHICAGO - Magnetic field correlation, a newer type of MRI, can detect low levels of iron in the brains of children and adolescents with ADHD who are ADHD medication-naive.
MRI Detects Altered Heart Function After Energy Drink Consumption
CHICAGO - Magnetic resonance images can detect significant strain on the heart following consumption of energy drinks high in caffeine and taurine.
Standardized CT Procedure Names Coming Soon
The RNSA and the Regenstreif Institute are working together to unify CT procedure names, many of which differ Radlex and LOINC terminology.
MRI Shows Brain Abnormalities Among Cocaine Addicts
MR Spectography Tracks Brain Response to Analgesic
Brain imaging helps detect effectiveness of pregabalin among patients with fibromyalgia.
Improvement Needed for Appropriate Use of Screening Breast MRI
More screening breast MRIs performed, but improvement in appropriate use still needed.
Breast MRI Use Increased, But Not Always Appropriately
Breast cancer screening and surveillance MRI use increased significantly over a decade - but not among the women who need it most.
MRI Detects Brain Alterations in Epilepsy Beyond Temporal Lobe
Diffusion tensor imaging has detected that alterations in brain connections among patients with temporal lobe epilepsy are more widespread than thought.
Noncathartic CT Colonography Detects Adenomas
CT colonographies that do not require bowel cleansing are almost as effective as traditional colonoscopies and may increase patient compliance for screening.
How to Reduce Fatigue While Reading Radiology Images
Better lighting in the radiology reading room, the right monitors and wearing contacts instead of glasses may help reduce fatigue while reading images.
PET May Help Detect Amyloid Deposits in Traumatic Brain Injuries
PET with [11C]PiB may help clinicians detect amyloid deposits in patients who have sustained traumatic brain injuries.
PET-CT With 18F-NaF PET-CT Detects High-Risk Coronary Plaques
PET-CT with the radioactive tracer 18F-NaF PET-CT helps clinicians detect ruptured and high-risk coronary plaques.
Digital Mammography Detects More High-Risk Lesions
Digital mammography use has resulted in 3-fold increase in high-risk breast lesions rate; potential oversurveillance, overtreatment.
MRI-Detected Breast Lesions That Change Should Be Investigated
Clinicians should view screening MRI-detected breast lesions that change with suspicion and do further testing.
MRI Modification Could Change MS Diagnosis
New MRI method could lead to faster, more accurate multiple sclerosis diagnosis in the living brain.
Pediatric Fluoroscopy Educational Modules Approved and Released
New pediatric fluoroscopy educational modules highlight dose reduction and training for technologists and providers.
PACS Ergonomics: Making Your Working Time Comfortable
Working with your PACS can be more comfortable with a few simple steps.
Six Tips for PACS Integration
Successfully upgrading and integrating your PACS requires proper preparation and maintenance.
Patient Portals Increase Access And Reduce Misinformation
Research shows use of patient portals can increase patient understanding of their health conditions.
More Thoracic Biopsies Performed by Radiologists
Radiologists behind increase in percutaneous thoracic biopsies, resulting in fewer invasive biopsies.
PET Detects Pain Process in Tennis Elbow
PET imaging helps clinicians see elevated NK1 receptors, demonstrating the pain process in tennis elbow.
Thyroid Ultrasound May Identify Cancer in Low-Risk Patients
Use of thyroid ultrasounds may identify cancer in low-risk patients and reduce unnecessary thyroid biopsies.
FDA Approves New PET Radiotracer For Dementia
FDA approved GE Healthcare's radioactive diagnostic drug Vizamyl for use with PET scans in patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Patients Aware of Overdiagnosis Rates Would Avoid Screening
Cancer screening rates could go down if patients were made aware of the risk of overdiagnosis and overtreatment.
Later Breast Cancer Diagnosis Among Women Who Miss Mammography
Women who miss regular mammography may be diagnosed with later stage breast cancer than women who undergo regular annual screenings.
Speech Recognition Software Improves Radiology Report Turn-Around Times
Radiology report turn-around times improve with introduction of speech recognition software.