Erik L. Ridley[email protected]UltrasoundThyroid ultrasound reporting system helps track cancer riskThyroid nodules can be risk stratified based on the number of suspicious features on ultrasound, allowing for an effective reporting and data system for thyroid imaging, according to researchers from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.August 7, 2011BreastMammo CAD questioned; dense breast tissue cancer risk; PET market updateJuly 27, 2011Editor's NoteMinnies now open for nominations; fMRI in autism; lowering CR doseJuly 25, 2011Digital X-RayCR method lowers radiation dose, improves image qualityComputed radiography (CR) detector technology that uses a storage phosphor plate with needle-shaped crystals can yield lower radiation dose and better image quality in knee imaging than conventional storage phosphor plate methods, according to research in the August American Journal of Roentgenology.July 25, 2011PACS/VNAThe PACSman moveth on; Twitter milestoneJuly 20, 2011CTSCCT coverage; MIPPA; FDA eyes mobile appsJuly 18, 2011MRIStudy hints at unnecessary imaging for acute pelvic painA new study has found that women admitted to the emergency department for acute pelvic pain may be receiving more imaging exams than needed. Many diagnoses are made based on the initial imaging study and additional exams are unnecessary, the authors say.July 14, 2011UltrasoundStress echo spots heart attack, death risk in HIV casesStress echocardiography can help identify the risk of heart attack or death in patients with HIV, allowing for risk stratification of individuals into low- and high-risk groups, according to research published online in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging.July 13, 2011UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderJuly 10, 2011UltrasoundSurvey: Fellows need more training in 3D/4D ultrasoundTraining in advanced prenatal ultrasound techniques such as 3D/4D and fetal echocardiography is often lacking for maternal-fetal medicine fellows, according to a Stanford University-led research team.July 10, 2011Previous PagePage 223 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
