Erik L. Ridley[email protected]UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderSeptember 9, 2008PACS/VNAPACS comes with risk of repetitive stress injuriesRepetitive stress symptoms are highly prevalent among radiologists working in a PACS-based environment, and radiology departments should implement ergonomic initiatives to reduce the risk of injuries, according to research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.September 7, 2008UltrasoundMeeting the challenge of obstetrical sonography codingWhile coding for obstetrical sonography can be a challenge, it's crucial to know the codes and keep up on coding trends, according to Dr. Joshua Copel, a professor of obstetrics-gynecology and pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT.August 26, 2008PACS/VNATeleradiology offers opportunities, challengesProviding teleradiology services offers a tremendous opportunity and clinical benefit, but requires clearing hurdles such as IT infrastructure issues, medicolegal requirements, and business considerations.August 24, 2008PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderAugust 19, 2008UltrasoundQuantitative stress echo can reliably find coronary artery diseaseQuantitative stress echocardiography with contrast-based myocardial blood flow measurements can successfully detect coronary artery disease, according to research published online in Heart.August 17, 2008PACS/VNAResearch finds no significant difference in image scrolling methodsRadiologists performing stack mode image viewing should be provided a variety of methods to navigate through the image slices, allowing them to choose the technique that works best for them, according to researchers from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia.August 17, 2008Practice ManagementOutpatient imaging to remain healthy; Joint Commission streamlines standardsAugust 13, 2008Image ProcessingAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderAugust 12, 2008Image ProcessingJPEG 2000 compression artifacts more prevalent in thin-section CT imagesJoint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) 2000 compression produces more artifacts in thin-section lung CT images than in thick-section images, according to research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.August 12, 2008Previous PagePage 279 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
