Erik L. Ridley[email protected]Digital X-RayCAD helps novice readers detect pulmonary embolism in CT studiesComputer-aided detection (CAD) technology may improve the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism for inexperienced readers, according to research from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).February 11, 2009UltrasoundUltrasound elastography shows potential in thyroid nodulesUltrasound elastography may be useful as an adjunct for the challenging task of evaluating thyroid nodules, according to a pair of recent studies from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and Hanyang University Hospital in Seoul, South Korea.February 10, 2009UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderFebruary 5, 2009MRIBreast MRI CAD algorithm predicts cancer metastasisA breast MRI computer-aided detection (CAD) algorithm developed at the University of Chicago demonstrated good performance in predicting which breast lesions would later metastasize.February 5, 2009CTLung CAD shows promise as concurrent readerComputer-aided detection (CAD) technology can yield favorable results in detecting lung nodules when used concurrently during the reading process, according to research from Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan.January 29, 2009PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderJanuary 27, 2009Image ProcessingAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderJanuary 25, 2009BreastCAD can boost double-reading detection rateComputer-aided detection (CAD) technology may yield breast cancer detection improvements in an independent double-reading mammography screening practice, according to a research team led by Dr. Per Skaane, Ph.D., of Ullevål University Hospital in Oslo, Norway.January 21, 2009UltrasoundRadiology faces declining share of musculoskeletal ultrasoundThe future is now for musculoskeletal ultrasound, owing to its cost-effectiveness for diagnosis as well as guidance of interventional procedures. But radiologists are losing control of the modality, according to research from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.January 19, 2009UltrasoundUltrasound elastography shows strength for diagnosing rotator cuff tearsUltrasound elastography can be a sensitive means of diagnosing rotator cuff tears in patients with painful shoulders, according to research from Alfa Scan Radiology Center in Giza, Egypt. The research team sought to assess real-time ultrasound elastography for evaluating the supraspinatus tendon, studying 20 healthy volunteers and 40 patients presenting with shoulder pain.January 14, 2009Previous PagePage 266 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
