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Japanese study finds VC useful for wide range of indications

New research on virtual colonoscopy from Japan found the technique to be helpful in diagnosing even patients without colorectal cancer and polyps, and it was especially useful for those with contraindications to conventional colonoscopy, according to a study in the Japanese Journal of Radiology.

September 7, 2011

PEG prep surprises with slightly better VC results

Polyethylene glycol (PEG), the standard bowel cleansing preparation for conventional colonoscopy, did just a little better than magnesium citrate at virtual colonoscopy, according to researchers writing in Radiology.

September 5, 2011

Rectal surgery platform more efficient for large polyps

A new rectal surgery technique may do a better job than colonoscopy for removing large rectal polyps. A hybrid between transanal endoscopic microsurgery and single-port laparoscopy, the system can remove polyps of any size, even obstructing lesions, with less pain and scarring.

September 1, 2011

JACR: Experts point the way to low-dose chest CT

A new article in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology offers pointers for optimizing radiation dose in chest CT scans, the third most commonly performed CT exam in the U.S.

August 31, 2011

Joint Commission issues alert on medical radiation

The U.S. Joint Commission has issued an alert on the dangers of medical radiation, sending an unmistakable signal that radiology has entered its sights in a formal way. The announcement is a sign that imaging facilities will need to pay more attention to formalizing their procedures for protecting patients from unnecessary radiation dose.

August 23, 2011

64-slice CT speeds diagnosis in multiple-casualty setting

It may seem intuitive enough that 64-detector-row CT is faster for multiple-casualty trauma than four-detector-row machines, but minutes make a big difference when patients are seriously injured, according to researchers of a new study in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

August 23, 2011

Researchers cut CT dose for nodule follow-up

For surveillance of previously detected lung nodules, CT radiation dose can be cut to approximately 3% of the original exam dose, concludes a new study in the September edition of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

August 22, 2011

Coronary calcium scores are best for guiding statin therapy

Coronary artery calcium scores generated by CT scans were far more predictive of future cardiac events than elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels, according to a new study in the Lancet that further clarifies which patients will benefit most from statin therapy.

August 18, 2011

NEJM: Radiology suits are uncommon, payouts below average

Radiologists are dragged into court less often than some other specialists -- and less often than they may think. According to a 14-year New England Journal of Medicine study, radiologists' chances of being hit with a malpractice suit and the resulting payouts were both slightly lower than for other physicians.

August 17, 2011

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CTA becomes a one-stop shop with FFR measurement

Using CT to measure cardiac fractional flow reserve (FFR) is a potential game changer that could turn everyday coronary CT angiography (CTA) scans into a one-stop cardiac assessment tool, taking over some imaging tasks from other modalities.

August 14, 2011

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New benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation dose

The findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.

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Study questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgery

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CEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesions

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Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1

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Chest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations

AI-enabled CCTA on par with IVUS for plaque quantification

By Kate Madden Yee

An AI-powered automated plaque quantification tool for coronary CT angiography (CCTA) performs on par with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) for quantifying heart plaque volume and characterizing plaque.

November 14, 2024

New PET tracer shows promise in patients with kidney cancer

A new PET radiotracer could offer a viable strategy for detecting primary tumors, involved lymph nodes, and distant metastases in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

November 14, 2024

Representative maximum-intensity projections of five patients (patients 3, 5, 7, 10, and 11) comparing Ga-68 NYM046 and F-18 FDG. Both tracers showed specific retention in bone and lymph node metastases (patients 10 and 11). Ga-68 NYM046 PET/CT outperformed F-18 FDG PET/CT in detecting primary tumors, lung metastases, and pleural metastases (patients 3, 5, 7, and 11). Image available for republishing under Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0 DEED, Attribution 4.0 International) and courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Salary differences narrow between academic, nonacademic radiologists

By Kate Madden Yee

Over the past 10 years, the salary gap between academic and nonacademic radiologists has decreased.

November 13, 2024

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks safe for emergency pain management

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (UGNBs) performed by emergency clinicians could be safe for pain management.

November 13, 2024

Batch reading of DBT exams leads to reader performance boost

By Amerigo Allegretto

Batch reading of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) exams can improve the reading performance of radiologists.

November 12, 2024

VR/AR helps clinicians diagnose diverticulitis on CT

By Kate Madden Yee

Virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) headsets show promise for helping clinicians interpret CT exams -- even for conditions such as diverticulitis.

November 12, 2024

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AuntMinnie 2021: COVID-19 vaccine affects imaging results, researchers warn

By Kate Madden Yee

Our most highly viewed article in 2021 described what radiologists should look for in patients receiving one of the initial COVID-19 vaccines.

November 8, 2024

Medical groups welcome Medicare stabilization bill

By Amerigo Allegretto

Medical groups are welcoming the introduction of a bipartisan federal bill that aims to mitigate the impact of the MPFS conversion factor reduction.

November 8, 2024

DEXA screening recommended in lung transplant patients

Patients undergoing lung transplant should be screened annually with dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).

November 8, 2024

Choose wisely when it comes to neonatal liver imaging

By Kate Madden Yee

Newborns' livers can be affected by a variety of congenital and acquired diseases, and imaging plays an important role in the workup and management of these.

November 8, 2024

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Podcast: What's next for chest radiographs?

In this episode of Keeping up with the Radiologists, co-hosts Saurabh (Harry) Jha, MD, and Mitchell Schnall, MD, assess the future of the chest radiograph.

November 7, 2024

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Thermal ablation effective long term in patients with thyroid cancer

Outcomes over 10 years suggest that image-guided thermal ablation is a safe and effective option for patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma.

November 7, 2024

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