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'Translucent view' may aid detection of adenomas at VC
By Eric Barnes
"Translucent view" polyp rendering is inadequate for primary diagnosis in virtual colonoscopy, but it can help distinguish adenomas from hyperplastic lesions and other likely benign findings, say researchers from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY.
December 6, 2010
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Toshiba offers CT, MRA classes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems is offering two new classes at its Education Center in Irvine, CA, in CT and MR angiography (MRA).
December 2, 2010
Lung cancer outweighs breast cancer risk in chest CT
By Eric Barnes
CHICAGO - Even in women, who face higher risks of cancer than men from chest CT scans, the risk of lung cancer far outweighs that of breast cancer, according to researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
December 1, 2010
Beekley debuts skin marker for CT at RSNA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
At the RSNA meeting in Chicago this week, imaging accessories developer Beekley launched Localizers, a new skin marker for use with CT scanners designed to eliminate repeat exams due to marker artifact.
December 1, 2010
Radiologists expand proactive dose safety efforts
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - Experts involved in the use of ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes -- clearly embracing a "better safe than sorry" approach -- outlined a series of measures aimed at reducing the potential risk of imaging studies causing cancer in patients.
December 1, 2010
Cancer risk from CT lower than previously estimated
By Charlene Laino
CHICAGO - An analysis of more than 10 million Medicare records revealed that the risk of radiation-induced cancer from CT scans may be lower than previously estimated -- at least in the elderly, researchers reported at the RSNA 2010 meeting.
December 1, 2010
Concurrent lung CAD equivalent to second read
By Eric Barnes
CHICAGO - Reading lung CT scans concurrently with computer-aided detection (CAD) is much faster and about as accurate as first reading the images unaided, and then following up with CAD, concludes a study presented on Wednesday at the 2010 RSNA meeting.
December 1, 2010
CT proves best in foiling cocaine smugglers
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - The best way to detect illicit cocaine smuggling by body packing "mules" may be to perform CT scans of the suspects, reported a forensic radiologist at a 2010 RSNA press briefing in Chicago.
November 30, 2010
Toshiba touts CT dose reduction, MRI and US upgrades
By Brian Casey
CHICAGO - At this week's RSNA 2010 meeting in Chicago, Toshiba America Medical Systems is highlighting its ongoing work to reduce CT radiation dose. The firm is also touting upgrades within its ultrasound, MRI, and x-ray product lines.
November 30, 2010
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CTA reveals African-Americans have more unstable plaque
By Charlene Laino
CHICAGO - Using CT angiography (CTA), researchers have found that African-American patients have more noncalcified plaque in their coronary arteries than Caucasian patients. The study results were reported at the RSNA annual meeting being held this week in Chicago.
November 30, 2010
VC in Medicare patients doesn't lead to more imaging
By Eric Barnes
CHICAGO - Older patients undergoing virtual colonoscopy do not require significantly more follow-up imaging than younger screening patients, concludes a new study from New York University School of Medicine in New York City.
November 30, 2010
ACR/RSNA launch national Image Wisely campaign
By Cynthia E. Keen
CHICAGO - It's hard to miss the Image Wisely owls mingling at the RSNA show. The national campaign, which encourages radiology professionals to guard against inappropriate and/or excessive exposure of patients to radiation dose, launched on Sunday at RSNA 2010.
November 29, 2010
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