Erik L. Ridley[email protected]MRITrial evaluates MRgFUS for treating Parkinson's diseaseSurgery can sometimes help patients with their Parkinson's disease symptoms when medications are ineffective. But could transcranial MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) offer a better and more noninvasive treatment alternative? Researchers at the University of Virginia are taking the first step toward answering that question.October 31, 2012PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderOctober 28, 2012UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderOctober 25, 2012CTMicroCT plus 3D helps solve mysteries of lung diseaseA research group has combined microCT with image processing tools to create a 3D rendering of the pulmonary acinus, which could enhance understanding of lung diseases. The model could also help clarify the role of acini in drug delivery, as sites where gases and blood mix in the lung.October 21, 2012PACS/VNAPACS viewing software may not show all image slicesWhat you don't know about your PACS viewing software might hurt you. A Japanese research team found that a number of viewers it tested were prone to dropping image slices when paging at a high speed during stack mode.October 17, 2012Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderOctober 16, 2012Image-Guided SurgeryVirtual reality simulator aids neophyte neurosurgeonsCanadian researchers have developed a virtual reality simulator that makes use of 3D image reconstructions and haptic technology to enable neurosurgery trainees to simulate and practice brain cancer surgery.October 11, 2012PACS/VNAClearData, HP eye cloud-based VNA marketThe burgeoning market for cloud-based vendor-neutral archives (VNA) has drawn another participant with a computing giant as a partner. With the help of HP, healthcare cloud computing services provider ClearData Networks is launching a cloud-based package for vendor-neutral archiving of medical images.October 9, 2012Image ProcessingTeleradiology in your pocket: Smartphone boosts stroke treatmentIn the battle against time in the effective treatment of stroke patients, vascular neurologists can call on another weapon: the smartphone, researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Arizona have found.October 3, 2012UltrasoundAAA ultrasound screening hasn't saved many lives in MedicareLegislation that mandates ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) of individuals entering the Medicare program hasn't had much of a direct impact on mortality since taking effect in 2007, according to Stanford University researchers.October 1, 2012Previous PagePage 205 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
