Erik L. Ridley[email protected]AIAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderMarch 15, 2009PACS/VNAE-learning tool may offer value in radiology educationVIENNA - An online e-learning tool shows promise for providing case-based radiological content, according to a presentation Tuesday at the European Congress of Radiology.March 9, 2009PACS/VNAIHE readies extensions to PDI profileVIENNA - With hopes of improving the user experience of handling image CDs, the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) initiative will soon be publishing new extensions to its Portable Data for Imaging (PDI) integration profile and a new Basic Image Review profile, according to a presentation Monday at the European Congress of Radiology.March 8, 2009MRIUltrasound, MRI perform well in dense breastsVIENNA - Adjunctive use of ultrasound in dense breasts can lead to a significant increase in breast cancer detection, according to a large-scale trial reported Sunday at the European Congress of Radiology. But another presentation found that MRI mammography did even better.March 7, 2009MRIMRI finds hip injuries in karate fightersVIENNA - MRI evaluation of a group of karate fighters has found a high rate of femoroacetabular impingement, according to research from the University of Bern presented Saturday at the 2009 European Congress of Radiology.March 6, 2009PACS/VNAIntegrating lung CAD with PACS boosts utilizationVIENNA - Integrating computer-aided detection (CAD) technology into PACS workstations can dramatically boost its usage for detecting pulmonary nodules on MDCT studies, according to research from the University of Munich in Germany.March 5, 2009BreastCAD boosts FFDM performanceComputer-aided detection (CAD) technology yields a high sensitivity in detecting breast cancer on full-field digital mammography (FFDM) images, according to research from Boca Raton Community Hospital. It also performs well with typically challenging histopathology such as invasive lobular carcinomas and small neoplasms.March 3, 2009PACS/VNAAmicas signs agreement to acquire EmageonImage management firm Emageon didn't have to wait long for a new suitor following the termination of its planned acquisition by Health Systems Solutions. PACS vendor Amicas has swooped in, signing a definitive agreement to acquire Emageon for approximately $39 million in cash.February 22, 2009Image ProcessingComputer pen bests mouse for 3D image segmentationA computer pen can outperform a conventional mouse for performing 3D image segmentation, according to research from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.February 19, 2009ISBuilding a Better PACS; U.S. stimulus bill impact; wiki boosts ITFebruary 18, 2009Previous PagePage 265 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
