RadCast From RSNA 2006

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11/28/2006

Breast tomo shows greater sensitivity for cancer detection, also preferred by patients

CHICAGO - Although it's still in the investigational stage, breast tomosynthesis seems to offer the proverbial win-win situation, improving the sensitivity and specificity of cancer diagnosis, while also earning high marks from patients as a more comfortable exam, according to two studies presented Tuesday at the 2006 RSNA meeting.

MRS finds that smoke gets in the brain as well as the eyes

CHICAGO - Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (H-MRS) has provided the first proof that smoking changes the chemistry of the brain -- but the good news is that the changes can be reversed, according to researchers from Germany.

PET/CT play complementary roles in osseous lesion detection

CHICAGO - Hybrid imaging with PET/CT for osseous lymphomatous deposits allows physicians to take advantage of the strengths of each modality -- the morphological capabilities of CT and functional capabilities of PET help identify the metabolically active bony lesions in lymphoma patients, according to a study presented Monday afternoon at the 2006 RSNA conference.

CEUS shines in characterizing hypoechoic focal lesions in fatty livers

CHICAGO - Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) significantly improves the diagnostic performance of radiologists characterizing hypoechoic focal lesions in fatty livers, according to researchers from the University of Palermo in Italy. They presented their study findings at the 2006 RSNA meeting on Tuesday.

Kodak launches new DR unit, shows work-in-progress CR mammo

CHICAGO - Healthcare imaging and IT vendor Eastman Kodak Health Group of Rochester, NY, is emphasizing a new digital radiography (DR) system in its RSNA booth, and is also showing a work-in-progress computed radiography (CR) mammography system that is entering the final phases of U.S. regulatory review.

Prepless VC finds more polyps with stool subtraction

CHICAGO - A clinical study presented Monday at the 2006 RSNA meeting found that electronic stool subtraction helped radiologists find more medium-sized polyps with prepless virtual colonoscopy, although it also added a few false positives and reduced specificity.

Toshiba touts new MRI scanners, upcoming 256-slice CT installation

CHICAGO - New MRI scanners -- including the company's first 3-tesla magnet -- and the first U.S. beta installation of a work-in-progress 256-slice CT scanner are among the RSNA highlights in the booth of multimodality vendor Toshiba America Medical Systems. The Tustin, CA, company is also promoting a new line of x-ray angiography systems and upgrades to its ultrasound technology.

PET, CT CAD scheme differentiates benign from malignant lung nodules

CHICAGO - PET has a well-established role for distinguishing benign from malignant lung nodules when CT is inconclusive. Now radiologists have tapped the power of artificial neural networks (ANNs) for a computer-aided detection (CAD) scheme that determines whether PET results can improve the performance of CT-based lung CAD.

US elasticity testing could cut breast biopsies by half

CHICAGO - Fifty percent or more of the negative breast cancer biopsies performed in the U.S. might be eliminated using ultrasound "elasticity" testing, according to a preliminary study presented at the 2006 RSNA meeting.

New US scanners, CT and MRI upgrades pace Siemens at RSNA 2006

CHICAGO - Siemens Medical Solutions of Malvern, PA, is shining the RSNA spotlight on new ultrasound scanners being introduced at the Chicago meeting, as well as enhancements and upgrades for its CT and MRI scanners. The company is also touting new products in its women's health division, such as a new breast biopsy table and a corporate alliance for CR mammography.

CTCA shows cost-effectiveness in the EU

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Lung CT CAD boosts performance of less experienced radiologists

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MRI study puts new slant on how to sit

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GE touts CT, MRI upgrades, new PACS and US launches

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VC CAD face-off reveals system differences

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Skip gadolinium for MRA surveillance of endovascular coils

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Cryoablation reduces metastatic cancer pain

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Philips RSNA highlights include MRI, DR, SPECT introductions

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RSNA attendees hone their PACS skills in one of the...View entire gallery

Molecular Imaging
Molecular imaging rides roller coaster in 2006

Teleradiology Services
Teleradiology services expand as demand escalates

Speech Recognition
Reporting technology speeds dictation and delivery

PACS Accessories
PACS accessories market aims to ease workflow

Women's Imaging
Digital mammography gets boost from CR; adjunct imaging modalities show potential

Advanced Visualization
AV firms offer 3D tools to stem the digital deluge

Healthcare Informatics
Radiology informatics shows interoperability, workflow improvements

Archiving Systems
Scalable, versatile archives head up storage introductions

CAD
CAD extends reach into routine clinical practice

Medical Displays
Color livens up medical display market

MRI
Impact of DRA law clouds MRI's near future

PACS
Digital mammo, AV support headline PACS introductions

Digital X-Ray
Digital x-ray makes inroads against film-based radiography

Ultrasound
Efficiency and better image quality are top ultrasound priorities

CT
Cardiac imaging drives growth in CT

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