Erik L. Ridley[email protected]PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderJuly 8, 2008Image ProcessingAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderJuly 1, 2008Ultrasound3D contrast-enhanced transcranial ultrasound shows promiseReal-time 3D contrast-enhanced transcranial ultrasound can help visualize major cerebral vascular vessels, according to research published online in Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.June 12, 2008UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderJune 10, 2008UltrasoundUltrasound's accuracy in differentiating thyroid nodules depends on nodule sizeCertain ultrasound criteria can be useful in distinguishing between malignant and benign thyroid nodules, but their accuracy depends on the size of the tumor, according to a multicenter study published in the June issue of Radiology.June 10, 2008PACS/VNASoftware unifies control of multiple informatics applicationsA radiology review station often includes the use of PACS, speech recognition, RIS, electronic medical record, and advanced visualization applications distributed over two or more PCs, leading to a busy work environment. But open-source software can allow users to operate all of these applications with one keyboard and mouse.June 1, 2008PACS/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, 2008Previous PagePage 281 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
