Shalmali Pal[email protected]Practice ManagementRT admits falsifying mammography QC reportsA radiologic technologist who lectured on how to write case reports has been accused of falsifying mammography quality control (QC) reports at a Pennsylvania breast screening clinic.January 12, 2006UltrasoundAuto breast US handily spots lesions in early studyAutomated breast ultrasound (ABUS) has proved to be as effective as handheld ultrasound (HHUS) for identifying lesions, according to a pilot study out of the Elizabeth Wende Breast Clinic in Rochester, NY. The technique has potential as a screening adjunct to mammography, according to the lead author.January 12, 2006Image-Guided SurgeryUS guidance keeps central catheter placement on targetSAN FRANCISCO - More than 5 million central venous catheters (CVC) are placed each year in the U.S. intensive care setting. Unfortunately, substantial complication and failure rates are associated with placement. But ultrasound guidance can significantly reduce the negatives associated with this common procedure, according to a presentation this week at the Society of Critical Care Medicine meeting.January 10, 2006InterventionalRadiologists maintain dominance in breast biopsy proceduresBreast biopsy rates grew quite dramatically during the latter part of the 20th century, and radiologists performed the majority of those procedures, according to a new Medicare database analysis. But as has been the case of late, radiologists did have to contend with some competition in this arena.January 9, 2006Womens ImagingAuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging Radiology InsiderJanuary 8, 2006BreastSuperior FFDM image quality seen with wet laser printerEverybody loves a bargain, even when it comes to printers for full-field digital mammography (FFDM) images. But as with many things in life, the best price doesn't always equal best quality. Austrian researchers performed a head-to-head comparison of FFDM images printed with a wet laser and a paper printer, and found the wet laser far superior.January 8, 2006Radiation Oncology/TherapyPermanent seed implants reduce radiotherapy burden in breast cancerPermanent breast seed implants were successfully used as the sole adjuvant radiation technique for early-stage breast cancer, according to Canadian researchers. They reported the first use of the technique, in a series of patients, in the January issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.January 4, 2006Image-Guided SurgeryUAE beneficial over long term, latest registry data showsWomen who underwent uterine artery embolization (UAE) reported a significant improvement in symptoms as well as their overall quality of life, according to results from the Fibroid Registry for Outcomes Data (FIBROID). In addition, these improvements held fast a year after the procedure.January 3, 2006MRILarger brain volume, head circumference may be early markers of autismAlthough the exact cause of autism is still a mystery, possible explanations include accelerated neural development and/or macrocephaly, resulting in a larger brain and head size. Going a step beyond anatomy, researchers from North Carolina studied brain volume and head circumference in children with autism. Their results suggest that generalized enlargement of certain areas of the brain may begin as early as the first year of life.January 2, 2006Musculoskeletal RadiologyDEXA shows that older swimmers aren't completely washed upCompetitive swimmers are known for their long, lean builds, but can they maintain that enviable body type as they grow older? Yes, to some degree, but even recreational master swimmers can't halt the aging process, according to a new study. To evaluate the association between age-related changes and weekly workouts in swimmers, Louisiana researchers measured -- what else? -- body water content.December 27, 2005Previous PagePage 30 of 100Next PageTop StoriesInterventionalGAE reduces pain biomarkers in knee osteoarthritisGenicular artery embolization (GAE) significantly reduces key biomarkers that drive pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.Residents/FellowsRace, ethnicity influence educational debt among radiology-bound MDsMRIMRI, CT findings correlate for assessing epicardial fat volumePractice ManagementImaging experts hope NSA enforcement bill delivers on accountabilityCTPET/CT identifies bone demineralization in breast cancer patients
