Erik L. Ridley[email protected]CTLow-voltage technique slashes radiation dose in CCTAVIENNA - The combination of 100-kV CT tube voltage and a low-noise reconstruction filter can significantly lower radiation dose in coronary CT angiography (CCTA) while maintaining image quality, according to a study presented at the European Congress of Radiology.February 29, 2012PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderFebruary 26, 2012ISHIMSS: No magic bullet for critical results communicationLAS VEGAS - Communication of critical radiology results is a vital issue, but there isn't a magic bullet that can prevent all communication errors, according to a presentation Thursday at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) meeting.February 23, 2012PACS/VNAHIMSS: Imaging included in stage 2 of meaningful useLAS VEGAS - Viewing of images will be included in the proposed stage 2 requirements for achieving meaningful use under the U.S. government's healthcare IT stimulus program, according to an announcement on Wednesday at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) meeting.February 21, 2012PACS/VNAHIMSS: Cleveland Clinic takes enterprise view of imagingLAS VEGAS - To provide enterprise-wide access to all forms of medical imaging, the Cleveland Clinic has embarked on an initiative to centralize management and access to all images generated in its healthcare system. Attendees learned about the effort at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) meeting under way this week.February 21, 2012MRILow reader confidence in CAD hinders results in MRA screeningComputer-aided detection (CAD) technology can be a valuable tool for improving the detection of cerebral aneurysms, but researchers from the University of Tokyo found that a lack of reader confidence in CAD findings can impede its effectiveness when used for MR angiography (MRA) screening.February 14, 2012Advanced VisualizationTackling the challenge of setting up a 3D lab: Part 2In the scond part of our series on how to set up a 3D laboratory, AuntMinnie.com provides coverage of Dr. Eliot Siegel's suggestions on topics such as dealing with billing and coding issues and navigating the pitfalls of 3D labs.February 12, 2012UltrasoundShear-wave elastography improves breast US specificityA large multicenter, international trial published in the February issue of Radiology has found that ultrasound with a shear-wave elastography protocol can significantly improve the specificity of breast ultrasound without hurting sensitivity.February 8, 2012Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderFebruary 7, 2012PACS/VNAU.S. bill aims to clear telehealth state licensing bottlenecksAll physicians must be licensed in any state in which they practice, a requirement that can be time-consuming and costly for those wanting to practice telemedicine and teleradiology. But a bill expected to be introduced in Congress this year aims to make it easier to use medical licenses across state lines.February 6, 2012Previous PagePage 209 of 389Next PageTop StoriesAIU.S. FDA may need to clarify SaMD validation standardsIn a video interview, a Dana-Farber Cancer Institute expert describes what the "rigor spectrum" is in validation study designs.Molecular ImagingPSMA-PET/CT may replace NaF-PET/CT in advanced prostate cancerWomens ImagingPreop breast MRI improves surgical planning, but use disparities remainWomens ImagingFIGO classification from MRI leads to moderate agreement among radsSponsor ContentRegister Now: Breaking Barriers in Breast Imaging Webinar
