New analyses of data from the Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial show that digital mammography is superior only for pre- and perimenopausal women with dense breasts. Screen-film mammography may actually have an edge in older women with fatty breasts, according to a study presented at the RSNA meeting on Sunday.

All too soon, hordes of radiology aficionados will descend upon Chicago for the RSNA meeting. While we will cover the event via our annual Webcast, I'd like to mention some new features of the meeting that parallel evolving trends and our coverage.

Image quality and improved ease of use characterize latest technologies appearing on RSNA exhibit floor

Solutions include ways to store and distribute data while offering seamless integration with workflow tools

From time-of-flight to fusion imaging, innovations promise faster scanning of obese patients

Prototype systems offer a glimpse of tomorrow's CT marketplace

Developments demonstrate consolidation of field strengths at modality's high end

Fuji prepares major marketing blitz for RSNA meeting as competing vendors strategize about ways to join the fray

Vendors propose methods to boost quality of postprocessing, reducing stress of keeping up

Vendors prepare new technologies that blow the dust off old but updated ideas at RSNA conference

Careful technique and small focal spot can alleviate common problems such as windmill artifact

Given its history, the point of diminishing returns in innovation may be years away for CT technology and applications

Imagers face responsibility for ensuring appropriate use and safety of patients

Routine imaging of women who have suspected appendicitis could avoid need for costly procedure

Routine use of MPR images provides structured study that combines image economy and means for 3D representation

Busy users share triumphs and tribulations with state-of-the-art scanners in trauma cases

Careful contrast timing and sophisticated acquisition techniques address new applications ranging from transplants to aneurysms

Experts call for full, real-time integration of computer assistance programs with PACS

High noon in the auditorium finds imagers grappling with challenging clinical cases as the clock ticks during fourth annual event

Multicenter studies offer new data that help define both limits and potential of technique in practice