CT

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.

CT not always necessary for adult patients presenting with blunt trauma to the chest.

When CT is available in the emergency room, physicians are more confident about their patient care decisions.

Using CT colonography for screening of colorectal cancer among Medicare patients is cost-effective.

Radiologists reading CT colonography may see difficult-to-detect polyps but not consciously register them.

Barco’s Coronis Uniti display system received expanded clearance for multi-modality viewing.

Case History: Pediatric patient presented with mild swelling of right lower leg.

55-year-old male with swelling in left leg for four months.

CT performed on admission for patients with suspected acute appendicitis can predict hospital resource utilization.

Radiologists and nonradiologists must come to a consensus regarding who educates patients about radiation risks from diagnostic imaging.