Eric Barnes[email protected]CTSome VC patients won't consider other screening examsNearly all individuals screened with virtual colonoscopy are satisfied enough to say that they prefer the exam for future colorectal cancer screening, according to a study presented at last month's Digestive Disease Week meeting in Chicago.June 5, 2011CTMost extracardiac incidentals are better left unfoundDiscovering incidental CT findings such as lung nodules when scanning patients with suspected heart disease does more harm than good, according to a cardiac imaging expert who spoke at the recent British Institute of Radiology President's Conference.May 29, 2011CTAuntMinnie.com CT InsiderMay 25, 2011CTUtility of coronary CTA doubtful in low-risk patientsLow-risk patients who tested positive at coronary CT angiography (CTA) ended up getting more prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering drugs and aspirin, signs of good preventive care. But they also got more stress tests, nuclear medicine scans, and cardiac cath procedures, than a control group, researchers found in a May 23 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.May 23, 2011CTEfficiency in VC means being ready for same-day colonoscopyMoving patients efficiently through a high-volume virtual colonoscopy practice means getting ready for plenty of same-day colonoscopies for patients presenting with polyps, according to U.S. military researchers who spoke earlier this month at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in Chicago.May 22, 2011CTCalcium scoring technique skips separate CT scanAustralian researchers have combined coronary CT angiography and coronary artery calcium scoring in a single scan, saving time and reducing CT radiation dose by at least one-third.May 17, 2011CTVirtual colonoscopy boosts screening complianceOffering virtual colonoscopy as an option for colorectal cancer screening significantly boosted patient compliance in programs operated by U.S. naval medical centers, according to a study presented at last week's Digestive Disease Week meeting in Chicago.May 16, 2011CTStudy finds many pediatric head CT scans unnecessaryThe number of CT scans performed on children with head injuries who are at intermediate risk of traumatic brain injury could be cut in half by putting many kids under observation rather than scanning them immediately, according to a new study of more than 40,000 children published in Pediatrics.May 9, 2011CTCTPA growth drives overdiagnosis of pulmonary embolismThe growing use of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is behind a rising tide of pulmonary embolism diagnoses, claims a study published May 9 in the Archives of Internal Medicine. As evidence, the authors note that the growth in scanning has not significantly reduced deaths from the disease.May 8, 2011CTACRIN VC researchers weigh bowel prepsPhospho-soda garnered high marks among three different bowel preparations used for the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) 6664 CT colonography trial. However, the prep isn't indicated for all patients, and no prep increased sensitivity, researchers reported in the May American Journal of Roentgenology.May 5, 2011Previous PagePage 103 of 258Next PageTop StoriesMRIMRI shows how the brain maintains 'representation' of phantom limbs"The brain's control center for a lost appendage can persist long after surgical amputation," researchers say.Digital X-Ray3D DEXA reveals lower bone density in diabetes patientsMRIGadolinium in ... beer?UltrasoundMWA safe, effective in treating hyperthyroidism with nodulesAIAI model shows promise for diagnosing prostate cancer
