Erik L. Ridley[email protected]PACS/VNAImage CDs pose security risks, study findsCDs containing patient and imaging data can be altered and reproduced without any sign of the changes, according to an article published online in the Journal of Digital Imaging. A team from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark evaluated image CDs produced by software supplied with computed radiography units.August 30, 2007PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderAugust 28, 2007UltrasoundFetal anatomic survey yields unexpected anomalies in antepartum USPerforming fetal anatomic surveys on follow-up antepartum sonograms can contribute to the discovery of unforeseen fetal anomalies, according to an article published in the September issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.August 23, 2007PACS/VNACanadian research finds no loss with lossy compressionA Canadian study to evaluate suitable compression ratios for imaging studies has found a broad degree of success in applying lossy compression schemes. Many of the radiologists participating in the study said they saw no discernable difference in image quality between images compressed with lossy and lossless methods -- although some modalities fared better than others.August 13, 2007UltrasoundGA-oriented morphology boosts fetal US malformation workupIncorporating gestational age (GA)-oriented morphology in biometry data could significantly increase the yield for ultrasound scanning of fetal malformations during the 6-16 weeks gestational age, according to research from the Ironfan-International Registry of Fetal Anomalies at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City.August 8, 2007AIAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderJuly 31, 2007UltrasoundEmergency bedside US may not rule out appendicitisWhile it does offer fairly high specificity, bedside ultrasound for appendicitis (BUSA) by emergency physicians can't be relied upon to diagnose acute cases, according to researchers from the University of California - Irvine Medical Center in Orange, CA.July 29, 2007UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderJuly 24, 2007PACS/VNAAchieving the Zen of PACS administrationThe PACS administrator's job can be a stressful one. But having the right attitude and traits can help in handling the demands of the position, according to Keith Skaer, director of imaging informatics at BJC HealthCare in St. Louis. Skaer recently discussed the keys to achieving the Zen of PACS administration.July 22, 2007UltrasoundFAST exam views offer various challengesSome views of the focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) exam are more difficult to acquire and interpret than others, according to researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. The team performed a retrospective review of all FAST exams performed by emergency medicine and attending physicians at its institution from August 2004 to July 2005.July 19, 2007Previous PagePage 300 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
