Erik L. Ridley[email protected]PACS/VNANew display calibration method may boost color image viewingAlthough color now pervades medical imaging, currently accepted calibration methods for imaging displays still rely on assessing gray levels. Display calibration may soon enter the color era, however, if a proposed extension to the DICOM Grayscale Standard Display Function is adopted.January 7, 2015Image-Guided SurgeryPhilips targets image-guided therapy with 1.2B bid for VolcanoContinuing an aggressive expansion of its image-guided therapy and interventional radiology business, Philips Healthcare has inked a deal to pay $1.2 billion to acquire Volcano, a developer of intravascular ultrasound and fractional flow reserve technology.December 16, 2014UltrasoundUS elastography offers clues to middle-age Achilles injury riskShear-wave ultrasound elastography studies may be able to shed light on why middle-aged adults face an increased risk of Achilles tendon injuries, according to research from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.December 16, 2014UltrasoundFDA warns against keepsake fetal US, heartbeat monitorsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a consumer update to strongly discourage pregnant women from obtaining fetal keepsake ultrasound images and videos, as well as using over-the-counter Doppler fetal ultrasound heartbeat monitors.December 15, 2014ISMany referring physicians favor multimedia radiology reportsNot only do referring physicians prefer interactive multimedia radiology reports over traditional text-based reports, they are more inclined to refer their patients to facilities that provide them, according to a poster presentation at last week's RSNA 2014 meeting in Chicago.December 9, 2014Editor's NoteAuntMinnie.com Imaging Informatics InsiderDecember 8, 2014Practice ManagementPatients prefer shorter, less-complex radiology reportsCHICAGO - Patients may be accessing their radiology reports more often through online patient portals, but do they understand what they're reading? Not very well, if research presented on Thursday at RSNA 2014 is any indication.December 3, 2014Practice ManagementRadiologists face constant interruptions during daily workCHICAGO - Radiologists are constantly interrupted during their normal daily workflow in the reading room, which could have significant implications for patient care, according to a study presented at RSNA 2014 on Wednesday.December 2, 2014PACS/VNAiPad can replace mouse for driving PACS workstationCHICAGO - Tired of using a mouse to control your PACS workstation software? Thanks to its touchscreen interface, an iPad is capable of handling this task, researchers from Stanford University reported on Monday at RSNA 2014.December 1, 2014Practice ManagementInnovation, patient-focused care can drive radiologyCHICAGO - Combining radiology's historical strength in research and discovery with a new focus on patient care will position RSNA and radiology for the next 100 years of service to the world, RSNA President Dr. N. Reed Dunnick told attendees at the opening session of the society's 100th annual meeting.November 29, 2014Previous PagePage 159 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
