Shalmali Pal[email protected]BreastDoes gender, experience influence reader FP rates in mammography screening?Newly trained female radiologists tend to have higher false-positive (FP) rates when reading mammographic films, although these rates are still in line with overall FP trends, according to investigators from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.December 12, 2006BreastPhysicians show bias for breast cancer screening referralTime and money are two factors that influence whether a physician will recommend that a woman undergo breast cancer screening, according to a new study. A group from Ohio State University in Columbus analyzed data gathered on almost 80,000 women in the U.S. and came up with disparities in the way clinical breast exam (CBE) and mammography are promoted in an outpatient setting.December 7, 2006Molecular ImagingCalcium contrast boosts T2-weighted signal in molecular MRIA calcium-sensitive contrast agent, married with superparamagnetic iron oxide particles (SPIO), could make MR studies of the brain on a molecular level feasible, according to researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge.December 5, 2006ISSimple tracking program, case review scale back resident misreadsCHICAGO - An error-tracking system developed at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center can quantitatively measure radiology residents' performance and serve as an educational tool, according to its Cicero, IL-based creators. Researchers in Taiwan also focused on residents' performance, but used teaching case files to help reduce misreads.November 29, 2006UltrasoundAutomated breast US proves to be sensitive screening tool in dense breastsCHICAGO - Automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) can detect new breast lesions as well as confirm findings previously spotted on mammography, according to the phase II results of a screening trial at the Elizabeth Wende Breast Clinic in Rochester, NY. Lead investigator Dr. Stamatia Destounis presented her group's findings Wednesday at the RSNA meeting.November 28, 2006Digital X-RayBreast tomo shows greater sensitivity for cancer detection, also preferred by patientsCHICAGO - Although it's still in the investigational stage, breast tomosynthesis seems to offer the proverbial win-win situation, improving the sensitivity and specificity of cancer diagnosis, while also earning high marks from patients as a more comfortable exam, according to two studies presented Tuesday at the 2006 RSNA meeting.November 27, 2006InterventionalSkip gadolinium for MRA surveillance of endovascular coilsCHICAGO - Gadolinum-enhanced MR angiography (MRA) for following up coil treatment in intracranial aneurysm patients makes the exam more costly and less efficient, according to a presentation this week at the RSNA meeting.November 26, 2006Clinical NewsMore DMIST analysis supports FFDM in younger women, dense breastsCHICAGO - An improvement in contrast may be one reason that full-field digital mammography (FFDM) performs better than film-screen mammography (FSM) in certain subgroups of women, according to the lead investigator of the Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (DMIST). Dr. Etta Pisano presented updated results Sunday at the RSNA meeting.November 25, 2006MRIAuntMinnie.com MRI InsiderNovember 19, 2006MRIMR makes clinical, technical strides in imaging the female pelvisTwo new studies looked at ways to expand the role of MRI in the female pelvis. First, Korean radiologists and radiation oncologists assessed the accuracy of MRI for finding metastatic lymph nodes in cervical cancer patients. In the second study, a German group used a faster MRI sequence on a 3-tesla magnet to make short work of the imaging process.November 16, 2006Previous PagePage 16 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
