CT

Why the imaging industry is looking to CT to improve clinical outcomes.

Case History: 40-year-old patient lump on left side of back.

Computer-aided diagnosis was evaluated to determine efficacy in radiologic assessment of lung cancer.

Integrated PET/MRI for patients with colorectal cancer can help physicians decide on appropriate treatment options.

Case History: Patient presented for follow up after completion of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for hypopharyngeal cancer.

Imaging vendors care about health care reform, too.

Choosing Wisely forces neurology to confront its issue with overutilization in imaging.

Case History: 30-year-old male patient with lower back pain.

Case History: A 27-year-old patient presented with history of headache and seizure.

CHICAGO-A key trend from the RSNA 2015 show floor was equipment upgradeability.

CHICAGO-Experts at RSNA 2015 debate the pros and cons of low-dose CT lung cancer screening.

Thoughts on Big Iron, managed fleets, and technology partnerships from RSNA 2015.

Radiologists are more likely to follow Medicare policy initiatives regarding CT double-scans than are nonradiologists.

Lesions detected by FDG PET/CT can predict success of stem cell transplant in patients with aggressive lymphoma.

The FDA has provided clearance for Siemens SOMATOM portfolio of CT scanners for low-dose lung cancer screening.

CHICAGO-Women with subsolid lung nodules detected by CT have a higher risk of lung cancer than do men.

Case History: 65-year-old male with swelling of left inguinal region for two months.

Each CT vendor has a unique signature.

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.

Case History: 83-year-old female presents to emergency department after a fall.

Patient and provider groups call on Congress to pass legislation requiring coverage of CT colonography screening.

Case History: 55-year-old male with abdominal distension with pain for two weeks.

FDG-PET provides physicians with survival predictions for patients with suspected atypical Parkinsonian syndrome.

Choosing Wisely recommendations need further implementation in order to see a drop in unnecessary medical procedures.