Shalmali Pal[email protected]MRIAnatomic variants of the ankle made clear on MRIPinpointing ankle disorders caused by trauma or injury may be fairly simple, but what about asymptomatic ankles with anatomic variants? Two studies from Switzerland looked at the particular imaging anatomic hallmarks that clinicians should watch out for in the asymptomatic ankle.March 15, 2007Molecular ImagingMolecular markers: Putting too fine a point on DCIS?KEY LARGO, FL - The great promise of genetic testing and molecular markers may be all the rage right now, but that doesn't mean good old-fashioned imaging and pathology will fall by the wayside. At least that's the opinion of an expert panel at the Breast Course 2007 this week that discussed the role genetic information will play for assessing ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).March 14, 2007MRISpiral MRI technique picks up what mammo misses in DCISKEY LARGO, FL - Microcalcifications are a signpost of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) on mammography and in pathological studies. But microcalcifications do not always correlate with disease extent, which means DCIS may be missed. At the Breast Course 2007, Dr. Steve Harms explained why one particular MRI technique can go where mammography can't in diagnosing DCIS.March 14, 2007UltrasoundSonography expands its role in evaluating nipple dischargeKEY LARGO, FL - Ultrasound can be used as a first-line imaging tool for diagnosing papillomas and other benign breast disorders, allowing clinicians to skip the more invasive galactography exam. But using ultrasound successfully to assess nipple discharge requires the right skill set, according to a presentation Tuesday at the Breast Course 2007.March 13, 2007BreastBreast pathology lacks standardization, particularly in DCISKEY LARGO, FL - Part and parcel of good pathologic results is the correlation of pathology with mammography, especially in cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Unfortunately, pathology practice is not always done at the most optimal level, according to a speaker at the Breast Course 2007. Dr. Michael Lagios discussed how suboptimal pathology can affect clinical outcomes.March 12, 2007Musculoskeletal RadiologyAuntMinnie.com Orthopedic Imaging InsiderMarch 11, 2007MRIMR results in ankle disorders shore up surgical confidence, managementMRI can have a positive impact on the management of patients with ankle disorders, according to U.K. researchers. The group performed a prospective observational study in 91 consecutive patients, and also assessed MRI's impact on the orthopedic specialist's diagnosis as well as diagnostic certainty.March 11, 2007MRIMRI traces multisystem Fabry's disease in the brain, heart, and beyondFabry's disease is an inherited, gender-linked disorder caused by a deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A in the tissues and fluids. Renal, cardiac, and cerebrovascular complications can predispose patients with Fabry's disease to an untimely death in comparison to the general population. In the brain and the heart, MRI can track Fabry's disease patterns, giving physicians important information for therapy control.March 8, 2007MRIAuntMinnie.com MRI InsiderMarch 4, 2007Practice ManagementGovernance means enabling practice policy, not coddling personalitiesGoverning a practice requires some understanding of how personalities influence the way the practice runs. That's something that radiology business administrators need to consider when creating governance guidelines for their medical groups. At the recent 2007 Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) meeting in San Francisco, consultant Will Latham of Latham Planning in Chattanooga, TN, outlined a strategy for creating and implementing governance at a medical practice.March 1, 2007Previous PagePage 12 of 100Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingAmyloid PET scans validated in racially diverse patientsChanges in care plans occurred in 59% of individuals after PET scans.Womens ImagingLimited access to PCPs thwarts mammography screening uptakeUltrasoundPOCUS rules out pulmonary congestion in kidney patientsEconomicsLow-value imaging services part of high Medicare costsDigital X-RayAI helps clinicians identify misplaced endotracheal tubes
