ARRS

Renal Transplant Biopsy Risk Threshold Greater When Based on Combined BP Values

April 19, 2021

Using systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressure values together results is a greater threshold for risk.

Non-Contrast MRI Diagnostically Similar to Standard Protocol for Pediatric Pituitary Pathologies

April 18, 2021

The diagnostic performance for central precocious puberty, growth hormone deficiency, and short stature is similar to that of standard contrast protocols.

Pass/Fail Medical Licensing Exam Scores Anticipated for Residency Applications

April 17, 2021

The switch to using USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge scores is anticipated in January 2022.

Chest X-ray Can Predict Outcomes for Patients With COVID-19

April 17, 2021

In high pre-test probability and quick RT-PCR settings, chest X-ray scoring can be predictive.

“Safer at Home” Pandemic Order Led to 40-Percent Decline in Imaging Services

April 03, 2021

Impact felt the most in specialties with high screening rates, least in interventional radiology.

Chest CT Shows More Emphysema in Marijuana Smokers

April 02, 2021

Images show greater rates of emphysema in individuals who smoke marijuana than in those who smoke tobacco-only cigarettes or non-smokers.

Tools for Measuring Quality and Safety in Radiology

April 28, 2015

Tools to help measure quality and safety in radiology as presented at ARRS 2015.

FDG PET/CT Not Useful in Newly Diagnosed Stage III ILC Breast Cancer

April 24, 2015

FDG PET may not be valuable for all breast cancer histologies.

DBT Better Detects Cancer in Dense Breasts

April 24, 2015

Digital breast tomosynthesis is effective in detecting breast cancer overall, but particularly so in dense breast tissue.

Dual-Energy CT Shows Potential for Pancreatic Cancer

April 22, 2015

Imaging by DECT may be an important tool in diagnosing and managing pancreatic cancer.