SPOTLIGHT -
Ambient Light Affects Image Interpretation
When interpreting images on handheld devices, ambient light should be a consideration for accurate readings.
PACS Vendors Expand International Use and Partnerships
Vendors embark on new relationship and contracts to grow business and impact care.
Report Predicts Five-Year Balloon For VNA and PACS Markets
VNA and PACS markets are expected to grow significantly from 2013 to 2018.
MR Angiography May Help Detect Cerebral Aneurysm Risk
Chinese researchers find more unruptured cerebral aneurysms using magnetic resonance angiography.
Early Study Shows Optical Metabolic Imaging May Detect Early Breast Cancer Response
Optical metabolic imaging may not only identify breast cancer subtypes, but may also detect early breast cancer treatment responses.
New Criteria For Ultrasound Use In Assessing Nonviable Pregnancies
New diagnostic thresholds for ultrasound use in pregnancy may help avoid inadvertent harm to fetus.
Diagnostic Radiologists Do More Than Interpret Images
On-site diagnostic radiologists interacrt with referring physicians, staff, and patients, expanding their role beyond reading images.
Two Low-Dose CT Annual Screenings May Detect Early Lung Cancer
Low-dose CT lung cancer screening detects more early cancers in at-risk patients than radiography, but with lower positive predictive value.
Venous Narrowing Not Limited to MS Patients, Catheter Venography Shows
Examination with catheter venography and ultrasound shows narrowing of the internal jugular and azygous veins is not unique to MS patients.
Fewer Head CT Axial Slices Lowers Dose for Children with Hydrocephalus
Limited-sequence CT scans reduce exposure in children with hydrocephalus who have frequent scans, but still gather adequate diagnostic data.
T1 Mapping with Cardiovascular MRI Detects Fabry Disease, Heart Damage
A new technique, quantitative T1 mapping with cardiovascular MRI, can help clinicians detect Fabry disease and the severity of heart damage.
Structured Feedback From Referring Physicians Helps Radiologists
Radiologists may improve their reports by receiving structured feedback from the referring physicians.
Ferromagnetic Detection System Screens Patients Before MRI
Using a ferromagnetic detection system before MRI may boost safety, detecting implanted or embedded items that may contraindicate the exam.
Strut-Based Brachytherapy Effective in Early Breast Cancer
Treatment for early breast cancer with strut-based brachytherapy is safe and effective.
MRI of Abdominal Aorta May Help Detect Future Cardiac Events
Using MRI to measure aortic wall thickness and plaque may help physicians predict the risk of cardiovascular events.
Better Methods Required to Optimize Transthoracic Echocardiography Use
Transthoracic echocardiography results do not frequently change active treatment among patients.
MRE May Help in Detection of Liver Fibrosis in Children
Magnetic resonance elastography may be a viable alternative to detecting liver fibrosis in children.
MRI Findings in Brain May Predict Lasting Back Pain
Abnormalities in the brain among patients with back pain identified through MRI may help predict if pain will be chronic.
Self-Referred Knee MRIs Done More Often Than Needed
Doctors with imaging center financial interests may order more unneeded knee MRIs than those referring to unrelated centers.
Remove Comfort Pads From Beneath Neonates For Radiography
Removing comfort pads between babies in neonatal intensive care beds and image detectors reduces the radiation exposure amount to the baby.
CT Angiography Detects Cerebral Aneurysms
Non-invasive CT angiography effectively detects cerebral aneurysms and should be considered for first-line imaging.
Whole-Body MRI May Predict Heart Attack, Stroke in Diabetes
Whole-body MRI may help detect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular changes in patients with diabetes, allowing more aggressive management.
New Website Addresses Breast Density Notification
New site helps answer questions regarding breast density notification, and efficacy, benefits, and harms of supplementary screening tests.
18F-FDG PET May Predict Cervical Spinal Cord Compression Outcome
Clinicians using 18F-FDG PET on patients with cervical spinal cord compression may be able to predict an improved outcome after surgical decompression.
Predictive Tool Helps Clinicians Assess Lung Tumor Malignancy Probability
Canadian researchers developed a tool to use with low-dose CT screening that accurately estimates the probability of lung nodule malignancies.
Radiology Findings In Patients With H7N9 Influenza
Researchers determined radiologic findings among humans with influenza A H7N9.
Frequent Head/Neck CTs Increase Risk of Cataracts
Patients who undergo head and neck CTs have higher risk of developing cataracts than those never exposed to the procedure.
Intraoperative Cholangiography Does Not Reduce Common Duct Injuries
Intraoperative cholangiography use during cholecystectomy does not reduce the incidence of common hepatic duct or common bile duct injuries.
Ultrasound Images Identify Thyroid Cancer in Low-Risk Group
Ultrasound imaging of thyroid may identify cancers among low-risk patients; decrease rate of unnecessary thyroid biopsies.
BI-RADS 3 Breast Lesions Have Low Malignancy Rate
Breast lesions rated as category 3 (BI-RADS) on ultrasound could wait 12 months for re-evaluation.