Eric Barnes[email protected]CTFeedback helps docs adhere to CT imaging guidelinesFor reducing inappropriate CT scans, clinical decision-support software is a good place to start. But the software alone isn't enough to get doctors to comply, according to a study in the American Journal of Roentgenology. The researchers found that letting doctors know their ordering patterns are being watched can help.August 18, 2015Nuclear MedicineCCTA, SPECT MPI yield similar outcomes in chest painAlthough they provide different radiation exposure levels and patient experiences, SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and coronary CT angiography (CCTA) produce remarkably similar outcomes in initial imaging for chest pain, according to a new study.August 12, 2015CTCT lung screening prompts some to keep smokingSimply talking about lung cancer screening causes smokers to think seriously about the consequences of their habit, and about quitting. But when smokers know that CT lung cancer screening is available, almost half opt to continue smoking, according to a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine.August 10, 2015CTCT dose alerts show important but limited utilityCT radiation dose alerts have their strengths and certainly their weaknesses, according to a study from Boston. But for better or worse, the alerts are mandatory under the Smart Dose (XR-29) rules that took effect last month. So radiologists must comply -- while still looking for ways to improve the new standard.August 9, 2015CTAAOS: Some radiation during pregnancy is acceptableDoctors must heed basic precautions when using imaging to diagnose traumatic injury in pregnant women, but diagnostic imaging scans are safe when used properly, according to a new report in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.August 6, 2015CTData from CTC scans improve osteoporosis screeningData from CT colonography (CTC) scans can be used for a comprehensive assessment of bone strength and bone mineral density, according to the results of a study in Radiology. The new technology goes beyond what's provided by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and could improve clinicians' ability to assess fracture risk.August 5, 2015Advanced VisualizationVirtual reality enhances interventional rad trainingBy offering interventional radiology trainees what they need most -- practice -- virtual reality training may be poised to stand in for the conventional version, according to a recent talk by researchers who have developed an immersive virtual reality training environment.August 5, 2015CTAuntMinnie.com CT InsiderAugust 4, 2015Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderAugust 2, 2015CTSports-related head injuries spur avalanche of CT scansEmergency department admissions for sports-related head injuries have skyrocketed in recent years -- and so have unnecessary CT scans to evaluate them, according to a new report in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.July 29, 2015Previous PagePage 32 of 258Next PageTop StoriesMRIMRI, PET reveal distinct brain changes in loneliness and social isolationPrior studies frequently have used the terms interchangeably and applied measures designed for one construct when investigating the other.MRIPodcast: Hospital accreditation isn’t a safety net for MRIAISIIM-CAIMI program chairs talk medical imaging AI's evolutionCTLDCT predicts vertebral fracture risk in heavy smokersSponsor ContentFREE webinar: find your imaging capacity
