Erik L. Ridley[email protected]MRIMRI volumetry forecasts IQ decline in sickle cell diseaseStructural MRI volumetric analysis of gray matter in the brain can predict a subsequent decline in IQ in children with sickle cell disease, according to a team from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.January 16, 2014UltrasoundStudy shows preabortion ultrasound doesn't often change decisionsAlthough many abortion opponents believe that women who view ultrasound scans of their fetuses will cancel their decision to pursue abortions, a new study in Obstetrics and Gynecology suggests the impact of the scans may be limited.January 13, 2014PACS/VNAiPhone facilitates second opinions for on-call radiologistsOn-call radiology residents can reliably use a smartphone to get after-hours advice from more experienced or specialized radiologists on challenging CT cases for the diagnosis of appendicitis, Korean researchers recently reported.January 12, 2014CTCAD may catch missed pulmonary embolism on CTPA studiesPulmonary embolism can be missed on CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) exams for many reasons, but computer-aided detection (CAD) software may be able to help prevent these damaging false negatives, according to research in the January issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.January 7, 2014ISDecision support aids follow-up of incidental lung nodulesFewer than 1% of incidental pulmonary nodules on abdominal CT turn out to be malignant; however, the odds of catching these rare lung cancers could be improved by using clinical decision-support software when recommending follow-up imaging, according to research from Massachusetts General Hospital.January 6, 2014UltrasoundSonographers can reliably handle screening breast USFor screening breast ultrasound studies, can sonographers deliver a performance comparable to that of radiologists? Turns out they can, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2013 meeting in Chicago.December 19, 2013PACS/VNAPurge your PACS: Deleting old images produces storage savingsLooking for a simple way to extend the life of your PACS archive? Try deleting old images after their useful life is over, according to research presented at RSNA 2013. One institution found that using image life-cycle management with rules-based image deletion policies reduced growth in its PACS archive to nearly zero.December 18, 2013UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderDecember 15, 2013PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderDecember 15, 2013MRIQuantitative 3D image analysis enables DCIS stagingQuantitative 3D breast image analysis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) on dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI can potentially shed light on the prognosis of these often mysterious lesions, according to research presented at RSNA 2013.December 15, 2013Previous PagePage 178 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
