Erik L. Ridley[email protected]AIEfficiency, personalized medicine will drive CAD forwardClinical adoption of computer-aided detection (CAD) software has plateaued and has largely been confined to mammography. To change that, next-generation CAD software will need to deliver efficiency gains, interactivity, and algorithms that are personalized for patients, according to Dr. Eliot Siegel of the University of Maryland.April 23, 2014Digital X-RayCAD detects retained surgical items on radiographsRetained surgical items after surgery can be a significant source of mortality, morbidity, and cost. Computer-aided detection (CAD) technology can help prevent these costly errors, however, according to a group from the University of Michigan Health System.April 20, 2014BreastACR, SBI take issue with Swiss NEJM commentaryThe American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) have issued a joint statement strongly criticizing an article published on Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine that takes aim at breast cancer screening programs in Switzerland.April 15, 2014ISFederal regulatory plan for health IT wins positive reviewsThe new federal regulatory framework proposed earlier this month for healthcare IT software is getting generally positive reviews from the radiology community. A first look at the proposal indicates that it strikes a balance between promoting innovation and protecting patient safety.April 13, 2014ISAuntMinnie.com Healthcare IT InsiderApril 9, 2014UltrasoundOff-label use unlocks contrast ultrasound for radiology in U.S.While the interminable wait continues for U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of ultrasound contrast agents in radiology applications, the delay doesn't preclude their clinical use now in the U.S., according to a presentation by Dr. Richard Barr, PhD, at last week's American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine meeting.April 8, 2014UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderApril 6, 2014BreastAIUM: Study finds women with dense breasts often skip USLAS VEGAS - A new study found that fewer than 2% of women informed that they had dense breast tissue returned for follow-up exams with ultrasound, according to a talk at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) meeting. The study raises questions about the effectiveness of breast density laws in improving screening.April 2, 2014UltrasoundAIUM: Collaboration drives musculoskeletal ultrasoundLAS VEGAS - Musculoskeletal ultrasound has had a turbulent history, with periods of overutilization and turf battles that continue to this day. But the modality continues to flourish thanks to collaboration, according to a presentation at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting.March 31, 2014UltrasoundAIUM: Ultrasound helps U.S. Olympic athletes get back into actionLAS VEGAS - U.S. short-track speed skater J.R. Celski seemed unlikely to compete at the 2010 Winter Games five months after his skate sliced into his thigh after a fall in a race. Thanks in part to ultrasound, however, Celski made it to Vancouver and won two bronze medals, according to a talk at this week's American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) meeting.March 30, 2014Previous PagePage 174 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
