Jonathan S. Batchelor[email protected]Nuclear MedicineTemporal subtraction technique improves diagnostic accuracy, speedAlthough bone scintigraphy is one of the more widely used nuclear medicine studies, interpreting the images is time-intensive, and detecting interval changes can be problematic. Now researchers from Chicago have developed a computerized temporal subtraction technique used between successive whole-body bone scans that may reduce physicians' reading time and improve their accuracy.January 3, 2007Practice ManagementAuntMinnie.com Imaging Center InsiderJanuary 2, 2007Molecular ImagingSolid-state dual-head camera supercharges molecular breast imagingMolecular breast imaging's potential for detecting malignant tumors has been constrained by different factors, such as the limitation of conventional scintimammography with Tc-99m sestamibi in detecting smaller malignant tumors. But Mayo Clinic researchers may have overcome these drawbacks by developing a solid-state dual-head gamma camera for breast imaging.December 18, 2006ISImage silos counterproductive to regional healthcareA study undertaken at the Philadelphia Health Information Exchange sought to quantify the extent to which patients seek imaging care across a region's competing medical facilities. The study, presented at the 2006 RSNA conference in Chicago, suggests that sharing images across institutional borders could yield significant potential savings.December 14, 2006ISAuntMinnie.com Healthcare IT InsiderDecember 10, 2006Practice ManagementStrategic elements define imaging center successThe coming year promises great challenges for medical imaging practitioners in the U.S., particularly in light of some double-digit reimbursement cuts. With the new year fast approaching, imaging center administrators will want to revisit their operations from a strategic perspective. Bob Maier, president and CEO of radiology services management firm Regents Health Resources, discusses the strategic elements for medical imaging success.December 7, 2006ISSpeech recognition technology shows double-digit error rateCHICAGO - A study of radiology reports generated by speech recognition software at a prestigious U.S. academic medical center found that even with fully trained system users the technology was introducing significant errors in almost one out of five signed, final reports. The study authors presented their findings at the 2006 RSNA meeting.November 29, 2006PACS/VNASurvey says: Domestic teleradiology preferred by referrersCHICAGO - U.S.-trained and board-certified radiologists aren't the only ones who disapprove the use of foreign-trained, overseas radiologists to provide diagnostic imaging interpretative services for the U.S. healthcare market. Given a choice, referring physicians also express a strong preference for domestic radiology services, according to survey results presented at the 2006 RSNA meeting.November 28, 2006CTPET/CT play complementary roles in osseous lesion detectionCHICAGO - Hybrid imaging with PET/CT for osseous lymphomatous deposits allows physicians to take advantage of the strengths of each modality -- the morphological capabilities of CT and functional capabilities of PET help identify the metabolically active bony lesions in lymphoma patients, according to a study presented Monday afternoon at the 2006 RSNA conference.November 27, 2006CTCTCA shows cost-effectiveness in the EUCHICAGO - CT coronary angiography (CTCA) demonstrates a cost-effective method in the European Union (EU) for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease compared with traditional diagnostic modalities, according to data presented by German researchers at the 2006 RSNA meeting on Monday.November 26, 2006Previous PagePage 4 of 82Next PageTop StoriesCTPET/CT identifies bone demineralization in breast cancer patientsPET/CT holds promise as an opportunistic osteoporosis screening tool in high-risk oncology subgroups.MRIIs MRI in patients with retained metal fragments dangerous?Womens ImagingAI shows promise as second reader in breast cancer screeningResidents/FellowsRad residents show interest in global health imaging, but face barriersAIInvestigators test ChatGPT-4 Turbo for radiology AI monitoring
