Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: May 29-June 4
Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan is your chance to catch up on the latest radiology content, from new research and device news to the latest case quizzes and conference reports. Review the slideshow below to see this week's top content:
Click the arrows above to view top radiology content from the past week.
GE Healthcare to Resume 'Close to 100 Percent' Production of Iodinated Contrast Media Products Next Week
The resumed production of GE Healthcare's Ominpaque products is a welcome development for radiologists scrambling to come up with alternative dosing and imaging options in the past month during the temporary shortage of iodinated contrast media. READ MORE
Chest CT Study Shows Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccines in Reducing Incidence and Severity of Related Pneumonia
Patients who had breakthrough COVID-19 infection and full vaccination with the BNT162b2 vaccine (Pfizer/BioNTech) were 35 percent less likely to debelop related pneumonia than unvaccinated patients with COVID-19 infections. READ MORE
Image IQ Quiz: Post-Trauma Shoulder Pain and Decreased Range of Motion
What is your diagnosis? READ MORE
Can Diffusion-Weighted MRI Have an Impact in Detecting Recurrent Pancreatic Cancer?
For post-op monitoring of patients who had pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) resection, a new study showed that diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) had enhanced sensitivity for detecting recurrent tumors in comparison to conventional MRI. READ MORE
Lessons Learned from the Iodinated Contrast Media Shortage: A Neuroradiologist's Perspective
In a recent video interview on the current iodinated contrast media shortage, neuroradiologist Sean Bryant, MD discussed imaging alternatives, emphasized communication with referring physicians on optimal studies, and discussed the ongoing need to prevent "protocol creep" with timely updates of imaging protocols. WATCH NOW.
