Eric Barnes[email protected]CTAuntMinnie.com Virtual Colonoscopy InsiderSeptember 21, 2009CTJACR editorial: Medicare used double standard in VC decisionA new editorial questions whether the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services really needs new age-specific clinical trials before approving reimbursement for virtual colonoscopy screening -- or whether the agency is merely using the new stance as an excuse to deny VC reimbursement.September 21, 2009CTVC researchers weigh 3 iodine tagging regimensA laxative-and-tagging regimen consisting of iodinated contrast plus a sodium phosphate mixture showed the best cleansing results among three concoctions in preparing for virtual colonoscopy exams. But a two-day regimen of iodinated contrast and a mild laxative at mealtime was better accepted by patients, according to a new study from Italy.September 20, 2009CTFlat-polyp measurements show less variability in 3D VCFor flat lesions detected at virtual colonoscopy, measuring the longest single dimension at 3D appears to minimize interobserver variability compared to 2D methods, according to a new study published September 7 in Academic Radiology.September 15, 2009CTFirm promotes BioShield pill to address dose dilemmaCan swallowing a pill before your next CT scan prevent oxidative tissue damage from radiation? Developers promoting a new line of nutritional supplements called BioShield say it can, and they're gearing up to sell the product as a patient protection tool for hospitals and other entities that use ionizing radiation.September 14, 2009CTAuntMinnie.com CT InsiderSeptember 9, 2009PACS/VNAToo many CT rescans seen in transferred ED patientsCT scans are often reinterpreted when patients are transferred from one hospital's emergency department (ED) to another. But patients are also scanned again when they arrive at the new institution -- more frequently and for more dubious reasons than one might think, according to a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital.September 9, 2009CTInsurance coverage and doctor visits boost colon screening ratesA new study of more than 20,000 screening-age individuals in Texas found that health insurance coverage and regular doctor visits were the main drivers of colorectal cancer screening, which remained dismally low overall in a community-based healthcare system.September 7, 2009Advanced VisualizationFuzzy 3D ultrasound CAD sharpens breast cancer sensitivityA new breast ultrasound computer-aided detection (CAD) application uses a fuzzy 3D image processing scheme to deliver high sensitivity to improve the detection of early breast cancers.September 2, 2009CTChest MDCT offers value as breast imaging toolStandard MDCT is an increasingly important modality for breast imaging, helping to find lesions that ultrasound, MRI, and even mammography can miss and increasing the utility of biopsy techniques. From incidental to interventional breast cancer imaging, there is much radiologists can do to exploit CT's abilities.September 1, 2009Previous PagePage 141 of 258Next PageTop StoriesDigital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputationsLower limb amputation is an increasingly common major complication of advanced peripheral arterial disease and diabetes mellitus.MRI3D MRI technique helps plan treatment for pediatric heart conditionsWomens ImagingCould AI scoring help with managing DCIS?CTClinicians, beware: CT diagnostic accuracy varies by adnexal lesion typePractice ManagementRadiology coding update for 2026
