Jonathan S. Batchelor[email protected]ISAuntMinnie.com RIS Radiology InsiderDecember 11, 2005Nuclear MedicinePET/CT shows potential for detecting unknown primary cancersDetecting the primary lesion in patients presenting with cancer and an unknown primary is one of the more demanding tasks in diagnostic medical imaging. At the recent RSNA conference in Chicago, a pair of presentations put PET/CT to the task of detecting unknown primary cancers.December 7, 2005CTPET/CT demonstrates high sensitivity in pulmonary nodule stagingCHICAGO - FDG-PET/CT showed higher sensitivity than contrast-enhanced CT in the nodal staging of pulmonary lesions, according to information from an Italian research team. However, contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) revealed a higher specificity than FDG-PET/CT in characterizing pulmonary lesions, the group reported.December 1, 2005Molecular ImagingDual-time-point breast PET increases diagnostic accuracyDual-time-point imaging is promising technique that can increase PET's sensitivity and specificity by maximizing the uptake of F-18 FDG in malignant tissue, while allowing for the decrease of the radiopharmaceutical in inflammatory tissue. A group of researchers from Philadelphia recently put this technique to the task of improving breast cancer diagnosis with PET.December 1, 2005MRIRadiologists retain MRI turf, for nowCHICAGO - Although turf in-roads have been made on many high-end imaging procedures traditionally performed by radiologists, MR imaging is still the purview of the specialty, according to data presented this week at the 2005 RSNA meeting.November 30, 2005Industry NewsKodak unveils new DR, CR, IT productsCHICAGO - Healthcare imaging and IT vendor Eastman Kodak Health Group introduced a collection of new product offerings at the 2005 RSNA conference this week.November 29, 2005RSNAAgfa highlights CR additions, Impax EnterpriseCHICAGO - Agfa HealthCare is using this year's RSNA meeting to debut a new computed radiography (CR) offering and its Impax Enterprise integrated workflow package.November 27, 2005Molecular ImagingAuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging InsiderNovember 27, 2005Industry NewsNew CR offerings highlight Fuji showcaseCHICAGO - Medical device developer Fujifilm Medical Systems unveiled a new CR line, new crystal phosphor technology for its CR plates, a single-plate version of its Clearview CR system, a new DryPix imager, a single-plate CR mammography reader for international customers, and enhancements to its Synapse PACS product line at the 2005 RSNA on Sunday morning.November 27, 2005Practice ManagementReferral physician relationships drive imaging center successThe volume of imaging services is growing at three times the rate of overall physician services, resulting in increasing competition in diagnostic imaging services over the past few years. The key to success of any imaging center venture in today's market is fostering relationships with its referral physicians.November 24, 2005Previous PagePage 25 of 82Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingFES-PET shows promise staging women with invasive lobular cancerInvasive lobular cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer and is difficult to detect, but FES-PET could aid in surgical staging.CTStructured CT reporting tool may aid hernia detection after bariatric surgeryMRIHigher ventricular and atrial heart volumes boost cardiac disease riskWomens ImagingHybrid AI reading shows success in breast cancer screeningPractice ManagementThe hidden link between image quality and diagnostic confidence
