N. Shivapriya[email protected]CTLow-dose CT matches x-ray for pediatric sinus imagingLow-dose CT pediatric sinus images are of diagnostic quality, and the effective radiation is comparable to that of standard radiography, according to Belgian researchers.June 8, 2005Molecular ImagingInternational imaging research explores yoga benefits for cancer patientsThe health benefits of yoga have been the focus of numerous research studies. Now, a collaborative research initiative between researchers in the U.S. and India is using multimodality imaging, including functional MRI (fMRI), PET, and SPECT, to understand the benefits of yoga for cancer patients.June 2, 2005CTBrain swelling without CT hypoattenuation shouldn't rule out thrombolysisFor acute ischemic stroke, the CT sign of brain swelling without concomitant parenchymal hypoattenuation is no reason to exclude thrombolytic therapy based on the one-third rule, according to researchers from Seoul, South Korea.May 25, 2005UltrasoundAbdominal ultrasound aids dengue fever diagnosisUltrasound of the abdomen can help diagnose dengue fever, and in the event of a dengue epidemic, the ultrasound features of thickened gallbladder wall, pleural effusion, and ascites should strongly favor diagnosis of the condition, according to researchers from India.May 16, 2005CTEmphysema alters CT appearance of benign nodulesEmphysema can alter the CT appearance of peripheral pulmonary nodules, making it harder to distinguish malignant nodules from benign ones, according to a Japanese study.May 3, 2005CTCT signs predict perforated appendicitisAmong the CT signs associated with perforated appendicitis and increased hospital stay, extraluminal air and moderate or severe periappendiceal inflammatory stranding are the most statistically significant independent predictors, according to research from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, MN.April 28, 2005UltrasoundResolving ultrasound controversies in carotid stenosisUseful as it is, ultrasound for the diagnosis of internal carotid artery stenosis can also be confusing. There is debate about the reporting standards, differences in the parameters used, and differences in the recommended thresholds. Dr. Edward Grant from the University of Southern California discusses these issues and the use of Doppler ultrasound to determine the significance of carotid stenosis.April 27, 2005CTCT finds TB lesions not shown on x-rayPediatric CT detects tuberculosis (TB) lesions that are not seen on chest x-ray, according to a study from India. The study found CT useful in detecting pulmonary lesions for cases in which the radiograph was normal, but the presence of the TB bacteria was detected on gastric lavage cultures.April 20, 2005Digital X-RayIodixanol more cost-effective than iohexol in renal angiographyAn iso-osmolar contrast agent, iodixanol, is pricier than a low-osmolar agent, iohexol, but it may actually be more cost-effective for angiographic exams in diabetics with renal impairment, according to new research by the authors of the Nephrotoxic Effects in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Angiography (NEPHRIC) study.April 13, 2005Molecular ImagingMolecular imaging advances give hyperparathyroid patients more choicesHyperparathyroidism is on the rise. An estimated two in 1,000 American women over age 40 suffer from the disease. Two recent studies have shed light on parathyroid imaging and minimally invasive radioguided surgery (MIRS) for the condition.April 6, 2005Previous PagePage 2 of 8Next PageTop StoriesInterventionalARRS: MWA safe, effective method to treat bone metastasesUltrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) is a safe, effective method for treating bone metastases.Artificial IntelligenceACR responds to Congressional query on AI reimbursementISMRM 2024ISMRM: MRI useful in predicting tumor response in breast cancer patientsISMRM 2024ISMRM: PET/MRI shows promise identifying musculoskeletal ‘pain generators’Sponsor ContentJourney to the Cloud: A Snapshot of Market Progress - May 22 @ 1pm EDT
