Erik L. Ridley[email protected]PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderMay 27, 2008MRICAD shows potential for knee MR studiesComputer-aided detection (CAD) technology is promising for the automated detection of meniscal tears, according to research presented at the recent 2008 Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting.May 25, 2008UltrasoundOral contrast agents show potential for GI applicationsATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Oral ultrasound contrast agents can overcome interference from bowel gas and make it possible to image normal and abnormal structures in the gastrointestinal tract, according to a presentation at this week's Leading Edge in Diagnostic Ultrasound conference.May 22, 2008UltrasoundUltrasound contrast boosts prostate biopsy yieldATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Prostate biopsy guided by contrast-enhanced color Doppler ultrasound is superior to systematic biopsy in a screening setting, according to research presented at the Leading Edge in Diagnostic Ultrasound conference this week.May 21, 2008Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderMay 20, 2008PACS/VNACommunication and prevention are key to minimizing PACS downtime effectsSEATTLE - PACS users need to understand the true impact of PACS downtime, and develop and employ methods to control that impact, according to a presentation at the 2008 Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting.May 18, 2008PACS/VNAWireless LAN-based miniPACS boosts management of portable imaging devicesSEATTLE - A laptop equipped with wireless technology and miniPACS software can reduce transfer and storage time of images generated by portable imaging modalities, according to research presented at the 2008 Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting.May 15, 2008PACS/VNALossy compression perceptible at even low levelsSEATTLE - Lossy-compressed images at even mild compression ratios are highly distinguishable from lossless-compressed images, according to research presented at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting.May 14, 2008BreastScreening US boosts cancer detection rate in high-risk womenPerforming a screening ultrasound exam along with mammography can yield breast cancer detection gains, but at the cost of a substantial increase in the number of false positives, according to findings from the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) 6666 screening ultrasound trial. The trial studied 2,809 women with an elevated breast cancer risk from 21 sites between April 2004 and February 2006.May 12, 2008ISSpeech recognition and structured reporting bring advantages, drawbacksThe adoption of speech recognition and structured reporting technology has led to mixed results, according to a presentation at the recent Digital Healthcare Information Management Systems (DHIMS) meeting in San Antonio.May 11, 2008Previous PagePage 277 of 388Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingPET/CT scans show lung damage in stone workersThe metabolic activities occurring in the lungs of these patients have been unknown.CTSCCT: Study explores diagnostic accuracy of CCTACTSCCT: AI predicts coronary artery calcium scores from chest x-raysCTSCCT: CCTA model shows plaque volume changes in chest pain patientsSponsor ContentWhen CT meets the power of AI everyone benefits.
