Erik L. Ridley[email protected]Residents/Fellows2014 budget imaging proposals; comeback for general radiology; 3D breast health bookApril 10, 2013HomeImproving shear-wave elastography; SBI meeting coverageApril 8, 2013UltrasoundQuality measure boosts shear-wave elastography performanceNEW YORK CITY - The sensitivity of shear-wave breast elastography can be significantly improved by a quality measure that grades the adequacy of the shear wave itself, according to research presented at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine annual meeting.April 8, 2013Image ProcessingCT postprocessing can aid evaluation of pediatric airwaysBecause it's noninvasive and doesn't require anesthesia, CT postprocessing offers significant advantages over the gold standard of bronchoscopy for evaluating pediatric airways. Yet there are even more benefits, according to an article published recently in Pediatric Radiology.March 31, 2013Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderMarch 26, 2013Image ProcessingSoftware saves time in quantifying pleural effusions on MDCTA software tool can swiftly and accurately perform semiautomated volumetric quantification of pleural effusions on MDCT studies, yielding significant time savings over manual quantification methods, according to researchers from Northwestern University.March 26, 2013MRIMRI for migraines; overuse of lumbar spine MRI; NCBC coverageMarch 25, 2013Image ProcessingAutomated postprocessing tools improve cardiac MR scansSeveral image postprocessing methods are up for the task of assessing myocardial scar tissue from late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac MR exams, according to a multicenter study presented at the recent Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance meeting.March 20, 2013PACS/VNAVendor-neutral archives can save money, add efficiencyPHILADELPHIA - Vendor-neutral archives can save millions over a traditional PACS storage model, while improving efficiency across a healthcare enterprise, according to a March 18 presentation at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine regional meeting.March 19, 2013PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderMarch 17, 2013Previous PagePage 193 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
