Erik L. Ridley[email protected]ISAuntMinnie.com Imaging Informatics InsiderFebruary 1, 2015ISMobile App Spotlight: RadsBestAuntMinnie.com presents the next article in an ongoing series highlighting notable mobile apps in radiology. In this installment, we take a look at RadsBest: Fast Decision Support for Radiologists, an iOS app that offers a number of features aimed at helping radiologists improve the quality, usefulness, and consistency of their reports.February 1, 2015ISBrazil team finds WhatsApp suitable for reviewing bone fracturesWhatsApp Messenger is one of the most popular instant messaging apps for smartphones today. But it's not just for chatting or sharing videos and photos: It can also be used as a diagnostic tool for viewing certain types of CT scans and radiographs, according to a study from Brazil.January 29, 2015MRIMR/ultrasound fusion biopsy shines in prostate cancerProstate cancer biopsy with a targeted technique that fuses MR and ultrasound images outperformed traditional extended-sextant ultrasound-guided biopsy, identifying more high-risk cancers and fewer low-risk malignancies, according to research published in the January 27 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.January 26, 2015ISHealth information exchange cuts repeat imaging studiesWhile image sharing via health information exchange systems has yet to achieve widespread adoption, the experience of the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization in New York shows that it can be worth the effort, yielding quantifiable reductions in repeat imaging studies.January 22, 2015UltrasoundUS-guided biopsy performs well for evaluating bone neoplasmsUltrasound-guided biopsy of bone neoplasms yields similar accuracy to CT-guided biopsy for evaluating primary and metastatic bone lesions, while saving money, offering patient convenience, and avoiding radiation dose, according to research from the Henry Ford Health System.January 20, 2015UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderJanuary 18, 2015UltrasoundB-mode ultrasound spots subclinical atherosclerosisThanks to advances in automation and improved imaging capabilities, B-mode ultrasound can be used to assess subclinical atherosclerotic disease and better identify those patients who would benefit from medical intervention prior to symptom onset, according to research published in Global Heart.January 12, 2015PACS/VNAWhat's in a name? Vague image header info complicates sharingIt's hard to find any institution that enjoys relying on CDs for image sharing purposes, but is everyone doing their part to usher in the new era of electronic image transmission? If research from MD Anderson Cancer Center is any indication, it doesn't appear that way.January 11, 2015ISAuntMinnie.com Imaging Informatics InsiderJanuary 7, 2015Previous PagePage 158 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
