CR mammography lags DR, film-screen in cancer detection May 14, 2013 -- Canadian researchers performing mammography with a computed radiography (CR) system saw lower breast cancer detection rates compared to analog film-screen mammography or a system based on flat-panel digital radiography (DR). Results were published online May 14 in Radiology.
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KLAS: Demand for breast tomosynthesis is increasing May 14, 2013 -- The demand for digital breast tomosynthesis systems is increasing, according to a new report released on May 14 by market research firm KLAS. When imaging providers were asked which technology they would choose if they could start over, 62% said tomosynthesis.
Saudi Arabia makes big strides in healthcare IT May 13, 2013 -- The opening of the Saudi Health meeting this week highlights the major investments the country is making in healthcare IT. But Western IT vendors must do a better job of adapting their software to local needs, according to radiology informatics expert Herman Oosterwijk of OTech.
Volumetric MR images boost cervical cancer treatment planning May 13, 2013 -- Three-dimensional volumetric MR images of cervical disease yield a bounty of critical information, enabling precise planning of brachytherapy for residual tumors, according to researchers from St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.
Specialized iPad toolkit wins over resident trainees May 10, 2013 -- A free Apple iPad packed with four years of radiology residency content and connectivity is a hit -- shockingly -- among residents who use the device as their main learning tool throughout training, researchers report in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
Adding dose, cost info to decision support sways exam ordering May 10, 2013 -- Educating referring physicians about radiation dose and the cost of imaging exams can prompt as many as half of them to change their orders for imaging studies, according to a study published online in the journal Medical Care.
Study shows feasibility of cardiac PET/MRI -- with caveats May 9, 2013 -- Cardiac FDG-PET/MRI is feasible on an integrated whole-body PET/MRI system, but the hybrid modality still must prove it adds clinical relevance to cases of ischemic heart disease, according to a study published online May 7 in Radiology.
California's breast density notification law -- 1 month in May 9, 2013 -- It's been just over 30 days since California's version of breast density notification legislation went into effect. How is the law affecting clinical practice in the state's breast centers? Although they are complying, many breast imagers are skeptical of its value.
Gamma Medica's preclinical unit transforms into Trifoil Imaging May 8, 2013 -- The former preclinical division of Gamma Medica formally launched on Wednesday under the new banner of Trifoil Imaging, following its acquisition by investment firm Capital Resource Partners in March for $2.5 million.
Study suggests hand sanitizer OK as ultrasound gel substitute May 8, 2013 -- If you're interested in a low-cost substitute for ultrasound gel, hand sanitizer works very well, according to a presentation last month at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine annual meeting in New York City.
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The ACR Learning File contains thousands of cases vetted by numerous top radiologists. The all new, upgraded interface provides a more interactive learning experience and an effective prep tool.
May 13, 2013 -- The opening of the Saudi Health meeting this week highlights the major investments the country is making in healthcare IT. But Western IT vendors must do a better job of adapting their software to local needs, according to radiology informatics expert Herman Oosterwijk of OTech.
May 13, 2013 -- Three-dimensional volumetric MR images of cervical disease yield a bounty of critical information, enabling precise planning of brachytherapy for residual tumors, according to researchers from St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.
May 10, 2013 -- A free Apple iPad packed with four years of radiology residency content and connectivity is a hit -- shockingly -- among residents who use the device as their main learning tool throughout training, researchers report in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
May 9, 2013 -- Cardiac FDG-PET/MRI is feasible on an integrated whole-body PET/MRI system, but the hybrid modality still must prove it adds clinical relevance to cases of ischemic heart disease, according to a study published online May 7 in Radiology.
May 9, 2013 -- It's been just over 30 days since California's version of breast density notification legislation went into effect. How is the law affecting clinical practice in the state's breast centers? Although they are complying, many breast imagers are skeptical of its value.
May 8, 2013 -- The former preclinical division of Gamma Medica formally launched on Wednesday under the new banner of Trifoil Imaging, following its acquisition by investment firm Capital Resource Partners in March for $2.5 million.
