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Eye of the beholder: institutions disagree over scan quality in weight-dosed contrast CT
By Shalmali Pal
Varying the dosage of low osmolality contrast media for routine abdominal CT based on patient size can provide optimized contrast delivery for a minimal cost increase, according to a multi-institutional study.
May 21, 2000
Mandibular sclerosis seen on CT can signal invasion by squamous cell carcinoma
By Erik L. Ridley
While squamous cell carcinoma invasion of the oral cavity can be identified on a CT exam by erosion of the cortical surface of the mandible, the significance of a sclerotic appearance to underlying bone has been unclear.
May 18, 2000
CT best first step for diagnosing subarachnoid hemorrhage
By Eric Barnes
A recent New England Journal of Medicine article on avoiding pitfalls in diagnosing subarachnoid hemorrhage has generated a lively round of debate on the topic.
May 15, 2000
Pass on the Rolaids: CT scans for appendicitis stump radiologists
By Shalmali Pal
WASHINGTON, DC - A lack of specific training led to misdiagnoses by radiology residents reading appendiceal CT scans, while over-the-counter antacids caused misreadings even among experienced radiologists, according to presentations at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting.
May 10, 2000
Marconi and Shimadzu ink CT deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
May 8, 2000
Studies reiterate the value and quality of ultrafast CT and MRI for pediatric patients
By Shalmali Pal
WASHINGTON, DC -- Reports at this week's ARRS meeting and a recent journal say it again: For both MRI and CT, ultrafast approaches make a significant difference in enabling imaging of young children without conscious sedation.
May 7, 2000
German, Japanese researchers praise Imatron coronary artery scanner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
May 4, 2000
Studies show CT vanquishing intravenous urography in flank pain evaluation
By Eric Barnes
The preference for CT imaging in conditions previously examined by traditional excretory or intravenous urography is now nearly overwhelming, as more studies confirm CT's advantages and address its limitations.
April 30, 2000
Ultrafast CT in children may eliminate need for sedation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
April 26, 2000
Imatron posts strong first quarter
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
April 24, 2000
Comparing nine strategies to evaluate adrenal mass
By Shalmali Pal
Unenhanced CT together with MR imaging is the most cost-effective strategy for evaluating an adrenal mass in patients with lung carcinoma, according to a study in this month's issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
April 24, 2000
ADAC debuts integrated CT/radiation therapy unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
April 17, 2000
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