Erik L. Ridley[email protected]UltrasoundCan deep learning prevent unnecessary thyroid biopsies?Approximately 90% of biopsies performed on thyroid nodules have benign findings. Deep learning may help many of these patients avoid unnecessary procedures, according to a research team from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and Arizona State University.November 1, 2017CTDose monitoring program lowers average dose in TaiwanTuesday, November 28 | 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | IN004-EC-TUA | Lakeside, IN Community, Custom Application Computer DemonstrationResearchers from Taiwan will present a scientific poster describing their institution's success with implementing a radiation exposure monitoring system.November 1, 2017CTRadLex Playbook can boost radiation dose reportingTuesday, November 28 | 11:10 a.m.-11:20 a.m. | SSG07-05 | Room N230BThe RadLex Playbook shows promise for streamlining and improving the monitoring and reporting of radiation dose from CT scans, according to researchers from Stanford University.November 1, 2017CTCT dose excellence program yields optimized doseMonday, November 27 | 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | QS110-ED-MOA2 | Lakeside, QS Community, Station 2A Swiss team will describe how it successfully implemented an initiative to standardize CT scanning protocols and optimize radiation dose.November 1, 2017CTDose tracking software finds CTA won't harm fetusesSunday, November 26 | 12:05 p.m.-12:15 p.m. | SSA06-09 | Room N226German researchers using radiation dose management and tracking software have found that pulmonary CT angiography (CTA) is safe to perform during pregnancy.November 1, 2017MRIACR's R-SCAN helps cut inappropriate lumbar spine MRI scansTuesday, November 28 | 10:50 a.m.-11:00 a.m. | SSG06-03 | Room S104BIn this session, researchers will share how they used the American College of Radiology (ACR) Radiology Support, Communication, and Alignment Network (R-SCAN) to address inappropriate utilization of lumbar spine MRI in patients with lower back pain.October 31, 2017ISRoad to RSNA 2017: Imaging Informatics PreviewWelcome to the first installment of this year's Road to RSNA preview of the RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago. For the ninth year in a row, we're providing a modality-by-modality overview of the most important scientific sessions to serve as your guide to events at McCormick Place. Our journey along the Road to RSNA begins with our preview of imaging informatics, and specifically PACS, cybersecurity, clinical decision support, radiation dose-monitoring software, structured reporting, analytics, and issues regarding patient access to radiology results.October 29, 2017ISNatural language processing boosts structured reportingThursday, November 30 | 12:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m. | IN005-EC-THB | Lakeside, IN Community, Custom Application Computer DemonstrationThis poster presentation will highlight the potential of natural language processing to facilitate the creation of structured radiology reports.October 29, 2017ISImaging CDS helps educate physician assistant studentsWednesday, November 29 | 11:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | SSK11-09 | Room S105ABIn this talk, a group will share how an online educational portal with simulated clinical decision support (CDS) can help teach physician assistant students about the appropriate ordering of imaging studies.October 29, 2017ISType of dose monitoring software affects SSDE resultsTuesday, November 28 | 3:40 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | SSJ22-05 | Room S403BAn Italian team found that four commercial radiation dose monitoring software applications calculated size-specific dose estimates (SSDEs) differently, potentially affecting data comparisons between institutions.October 29, 2017Previous PagePage 114 of 393Next PageTop StoriesCTNew benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation doseThe findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.Radiation Oncology/TherapyStudy questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgeryUltrasoundCEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesionsWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1Digital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations
