Erik L. Ridley[email protected]BreastMultimodality breast CAD workstation improves diagnostic performanceA computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) multimodality workstation can improve the performance of radiologists in differentiating malignant and benign breast lesions on mammography and sonography, according to research published in the August issue of Radiology.August 16, 2006PACS/VNAPACS boosts physical therapist image useInstalling PACS capability in a physical therapy practice can dramatically increase the proportion of imaging studies viewed by physical therapists (PTs), according to an article published online by the Journal of Digital Imaging.August 14, 2006UltrasoundSpatiotemporal image correlation, TUI show promise in fetal echocardiographyThe combination of spatiotemporal image correlation (STIC) and tomographic ultrasound imaging (TUI) may help simplify the fetal echocardiography exam, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.August 7, 2006Ultrasound3D brings opportunities to sonographersThe impact of 3D sonography is far-reaching, decreasing operator dependence and reducing the time spent scanning -- and offering new possibilities and advantages for sonographers.August 3, 2006UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderJuly 30, 2006AIAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderJuly 18, 2006PACS/VNAIHE's Import Reconciliation Workflow eases portable media handlingToday's imaging environment is seeing a dramatically increasing number of digital studies, patient transfers, and external referrals, requiring the transfer of digital data instead of films and documents. A new Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) integration profile aims to facilitate the importing of DICOM data into PACS, easing the integration into an institution’s local records and workflow.July 16, 2006UltrasoundOb/gyn ultrasound yields thorny legal issuesThe practice of obstetrics and gynecology (ob/gyn) ultrasound requires awareness of key legal implications. Dr. Louis Weinstein of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia describes some common errors and liability issues seen in the specialty, discusses several representative claims cases, and offers suggestions for navigating the legal minefield.July 12, 2006PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderJuly 11, 2006UltrasoundTissue 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, 2006Previous PagePage 320 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
