Erik L. Ridley[email protected]UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderDecember 19, 2006Image ProcessingSurvey finds routine use of 3D visualizationUse of 3D advanced visualization technology has become a routine part of the interpretation process for the vast majority of radiologists and cardiologists, according to a survey presented at the 2006 RSNA meeting in Chicago.December 17, 2006Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderDecember 12, 2006PACS/VNAEmergency radiology requires fast turnaround times with PACSEmergency department (ED) physicians use PACS technology to view imaging studies concurrently or even before radiologists, potentially resulting in discrepancies and miscommunication, according to a study presented at the recent 2006 RSNA meeting in Chicago.December 10, 2006UltrasoundCEUS stars in differentiating PVT in cirrhotic patientsContrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) shows high sensitivity, accuracy, and specificity for differentiating benign and malignant portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to a team of Italian researchers.December 6, 2006PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderDecember 5, 2006PACS/VNAConsumer color display may be suitable for radiographic image reviewCHICAGO - A consumer flat-panel color display from Dell may be able to handle primary interpretation of radiography studies, according to researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. They presented their study findings at this week's RSNA meeting.November 29, 2006PACS/VNAPACS results in more incidental cervical spine MR findingsCHICAGO - Adoption of PACS may lead to an increase in incidental findings and follow-up imaging exams, according to researchers from Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) Hospital in Philadelphia. They presented their study on incidental findings in cervical spine MRI reports from PACS at the RSNA meeting on Wednesday.November 28, 2006UltrasoundCEUS shines in characterizing hypoechoic focal lesions in fatty liversCHICAGO - Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) significantly improves the diagnostic performance of radiologists characterizing hypoechoic focal lesions in fatty livers, according to researchers from the University of Palermo in Italy. They presented their study findings at the 2006 RSNA meeting on Tuesday.November 27, 2006CTLung CT CAD boosts performance of less experienced radiologistsCHICAGO - Computer-aided detection (CAD) systems can help radiologists with minimal and moderate experience in detecting lung nodules on chest CT scans, according to researchers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.November 26, 2006Previous PagePage 306 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
