Erik L. Ridley[email protected]UltrasoundTissue Doppler echo useful in diagnosing acute heart failure in EDTissue Doppler echocardiography can accurately diagnose acute heart failure in acute dyspneic patients in emergency departments, according to research published online in Heart. A Taiwanese study team prospectively evaluated 92 acute dyspneic patients to investigate the role of the tissue Doppler echocardiography technique.July 11, 2006BreastCAD interval change analysis boosts mammogram accuracyComputer-aided detection (CAD) technology with an interval change classifier can improve the accuracy of radiologists in differentiating between benign and malignant breast lesions, according to an article in Radiology. An interval change classifier utilizes change information extracted from prior and current mammograms and estimates a malignancy rating.July 6, 2006PACS/VNAEPI enables regional consolidated imaging recordAn enterprise patient index (EPI) is an effective means of facilitating a multihospital PACS network, according to researchers from Maine Medical Center (MMC) in Portland, ME.June 27, 2006AIX-ray CAD aids in early lung cancer detectionUsing a computer-aided detection (CAD) system for digital chest x-rays can help radiologists detect early resectable lung cancer, according to an article published online in the Journal of Digital Imaging.June 21, 2006PACS/VNAFast PACS implementation saves moneyFor facilities considering going filmless, a new study out of Taiwan finds that an all-at-once approach to implementing a hospital-wide PACS network can yield cost savings.June 14, 2006UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderJune 11, 2006Ultrasound2D ultrasound offers similar info to 3D/4D obstetric USFor the vast majority of cases, 2D ultrasonography doesn't provide any additional diagnostic information over 3D/4D obstetric ultrasonography exams, according to an article published in the June issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.June 7, 2006Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderJune 6, 2006CTCAD improves lung nodule detectionCombining computer-aided detection (CAD) technology with radiologist review of low-dose CT scans was necessary to identify all true pulmonary nodules in a recent study, according to an article in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.May 31, 2006UltrasoundSubharmonic breast imaging technique shows potentialATLANTIC CITY - A subharmonic contrast-specific imaging technique can offer specificity advantages over mammography for breast cancer diagnosis, according to a pilot study presented at this week's Leading Edge in Diagnostic Ultrasound conference.May 25, 2006Previous PagePage 316 of 388Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingSNMMI: Dual-targeting radioligand therapy safe for several cancersA new "dual-targeting" radioligand therapy has been shown to be safe and effective in humans.Molecular ImagingVideo from SNMMI: Phillip Kuo on new Alzheimer’s disease imaging guidelinesMolecular ImagingSNMMI: Dual PET/MRI technique could help manage primary aldosteronismMolecular ImagingSNMMI: Retreatment with Lu-177 PSMA-617 shows promise in mCRPC patientsSponsor ContentJoin Us June 26 at 12 Noon ET for a FREE webinar!
