Erik L. Ridley[email protected]ISAuntMinnie.com Healthcare IT InsiderMay 21, 2014PACS/VNATop 10 social media tips for radiologistsMore now than ever before, radiologists need to become visible to patients. A strong social media presence is a vital component of a strategy to facilitate patient-centered care, according to Dr. Safwan Halabi of Henry Ford Health System, who provided 10 tips for social media engagement.May 19, 2014UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderMay 18, 2014UltrasoundStudy: Do fetal anatomy US scans earlier in obese womenMorbidly obese pregnant women face a greater risk of poor outcomes and can be difficult to image adequately on prenatal ultrasound. For that reason, fetal anatomy ultrasound scans should be performed earlier in these women, with the optimal gestational age for scans dropping as body mass index goes up.May 18, 2014UltrasoundExperience matters in point-of-care ultrasoundExperienced sonologists had significantly higher sensitivity for diagnosing appendicitis with point-of-care ultrasound than sonologists with less experience, in a study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Either way, though, it's important not to rely only on point-of-care ultrasound to rule out the condition.May 18, 2014ISSIIM: DICOM structured reports speed ultrasound reportingLONG BEACH, CA - Implementing ultrasound DICOM structured reporting tools yields a significant improvement in dictation times over conventional reporting methods, according to a study presented on Friday at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting.May 16, 2014PACS/VNASIIM: Informatics will exploit 'big data' in healthcare, researchLONG BEACH, CA - The era of big data is arriving in healthcare, and informatics will be the key to unlocking its potential, said Katherine Andriole, PhD, during the opening session of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) annual meeting.May 14, 2014Advanced Visualization3D tumor quantification yields prognostic value in liver cancerResearchers from Johns Hopkins Hospital have developed 3D quantification software that can accurately quantify the extent of liver tumor necrosis from MRI after initial chemoembolization. It can also predict patient survival by identifying responders and nonresponders to treatment.May 11, 2014Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderMay 6, 2014Image ProcessingAlgorithm spots changes in follow-up brain MRI studiesDetecting changes in follow-up imaging studies can be difficult due to technical factors as well as human error. A software algorithm developed by a Canadian research team may be able to provide radiologists with some assistance.May 6, 2014Previous PagePage 173 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
