Erik L. Ridley[email protected]UltrasoundElastography aids in assessing axillary lymph nodesUltrasound elastography can be a valuable adjunct to conventional ultrasound in preoperative assessment of axillary lymph nodes, according to research from the Cambridge Breast Unit in Cambridge, U.K.March 24, 2011PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderMarch 22, 2011Image ProcessingPreprocessing increases lossless compression of chest CT dataA preprocessing technique can increase the compressibility achievable from lossless compression of thin-section chest CT images, according to research published online in Radiology. The technique could help sites handle the large data volumes produced by MDCT scans.March 22, 2011UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderMarch 20, 2011PACS/VNAiPad may be able to support emergency brain CT interpretationApple's iPad has the hardware power to support preliminary interpretation of emergency brain CT studies, but an inability of current software to access patient information and previous imaging can lead to some missed findings, according to researchers in Ireland.March 20, 2011Image ProcessingAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderMarch 15, 2011BreastDutch study finds few medicolegal claims from mammo screeningVIENNA - While a 10-year review at a Netherlands breast cancer screening program discovered only three medicolegal cases stemming from screening mammography, it also identified opportunities for improvement, according to a study presented Monday at the European Congress of Radiology.March 6, 20112011Radiology needs more evidence-based medicineVIENNA - There are not enough secondary evidence-based radiology research studies conducted by radiology professionals -- a shortfall that could negatively impact the specialty's clinical role, according to a Saturday session at the European Congress of Radiology.March 5, 2011BreastIrish breast screening program realizes digital gainsVIENNA - The transition of Ireland's national breast screening program to full-field digital mammography has resulted in a statistically significant increase in breast cancer detection rate, according to a presentation Saturday at the European Congress of Radiology.March 4, 2011BreastSurveillance mammo may be indicated after cancer treatmentVIENNA - As women with second breast cancers larger than 2 cm have a poorer prognosis than those with smaller tumors, the practice of surveillance mammography following breast cancer treatment appears to be justified, according to research presented Friday at the European Congress of Radiology.March 3, 2011Previous PagePage 227 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
