Erik L. Ridley[email protected]UltrasoundPrenatal ultrasound does not increase risk for autismAntenatal ultrasound does not appear to be associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorders, according to a study published online this month in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.September 9, 2009BreastAutomated whole-breast US doubles cancer detectionAn automated whole-breast ultrasound system doubled the cancer detection rate when used with mammography to screen a population of women with dense breasts and/or an elevated breast cancer risk, according to a multicenter study published online this month in European Radiology.September 9, 2009UltrasoundHow to navigate pitfalls in carotid ultrasoundPerforming successful carotid ultrasound studies requires awareness of pitfalls such as technical factors, patient limitations, and interpretation errors, according to Dr. John Pellerito of North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY.September 8, 2009UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderSeptember 3, 2009Nuclear MedicineUltrasound tops scintigraphy in gallbladder function evaluationSonography is cheaper, more reproducible, and faster than scintigraphy for evaluating gallbladder function using sincalide cholecystokinin, according to research published in the September issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.September 2, 2009Image ProcessingAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderAugust 30, 2009PACS/VNAHarvesting PACS audit data yields operational gainsPACS audit data can do more than just ensure HIPAA compliance; it can also be a gold mine for driving quality improvement, according to the experiences of two healthcare institutions.August 23, 2009PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderAugust 18, 2009Image ProcessingPerceptual differences seen with 3D JPEG 2000 compressionDifferences with even modest 3D JPEG 2000 compression ratios can be visually perceived on thin-slice CT images of the chest and abdomen-pelvis, but it's unclear if these changes degrade diagnostic value, according to a multicenter study in the Journal of Digital Imaging.August 18, 2009UltrasoundMore-detailed US exams catch more fetal abnormalitiesLimiting detailed second-trimester ultrasound exams to patients with risk factors may result in many fetal anomalies going undetected -- and current U.S. reimbursement policy may need updating to reflect this finding, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.August 3, 2009Previous PagePage 260 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
