Erik L. Ridley[email protected]PACS/VNASIIM: PACS audit data unlock ED image viewing statsWASHINGTON, DC - Radiology reports aren't as relevant if they're not ready before referring physicians view the images, particularly in the emergent setting. PACS audit data can help gauge this timeliness, according to a presentation at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) annual meeting.June 4, 2011PACS/VNASIIM: Social networks offer opportunities, pitfalls for radiologyWASHINGTON, DC - Despite their many advantages, online social networks also offer a number of pitfalls for radiologists, according to a presentation on Friday at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting.June 2, 2011PACS/VNASIIM: Opening address highlights top trends in informaticsWASHINGTON, DC - Informatics tools to address radiation dose and radiology's participation in meaningful use are among the top 10 trends in imaging informatics, according to a presentation at the opening session of the 2011 Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting.June 1, 2011HomeCutting FFDM reading time; brachytherapy in augmented breastsMay 25, 2011UltrasoundReal-time elastography can clear hepatic ascites hurdleIn contrast to transient elastography methods, real-time elastography can reliably measure liver stiffness in patients with ascites, according to research published in the June edition of the American Journal of Roentgenology.May 24, 2011PACS/VNASoftware taps PACS for legacy CT dose monitoringLegacy CT systems still encode patient dose information in a manner not amenable to automated retrieval and processing. But software developed by a University of Southern California radiologist can help tackle that problem, according to a presentation at the recent 2011 American Roentgen Ray Society meeting.May 22, 2011PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderMay 17, 2011PACS/VNAPACS tool tracks discrepancies between residents, attendingsAttending radiologists occasionally disagree with preliminary reads by radiology residents, but managing these discrepancies can be an inefficient process. A new PACS add-on may help, according to research from Thomas Jefferson University.May 17, 2011UltrasoundFDA committee meeting may offer hope for US contrastIs the U.S. Food and Drug Administration preparing to remove its black box warning for ultrasound contrast agents? That's what proponents of the technology are hoping after an advisory committee meeting earlier this month on ultrasound contrast safety.May 12, 2011ISStudy finds healthy U.S. transcription services sectorThe U.S. healthcare transcription services market is an active one, with nearly 43% of survey respondents purchasing a system in 2009 and 2010, according to a new report from healthcare technology research and advisory firm CapSite.May 4, 2011Previous PagePage 225 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
