Shalmali Pal[email protected]Clinical NewsSARS imaging proves infectious at 2003 ARRS meetingA last-minute presentation on the radiological signs of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) was the hot topic at the 2003 American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) meeting in San Diego.May 20, 2003BreastDouble reading, online interpretation boost breast screening resultsBreast imagers continue to look for ways to improve reading methods: Investigators from Michigan studied outcome differences between next-day and same-day mammogram readings, while a group from Vermont used independent double-interpretations of screening mammograms.May 20, 2003CTElectronic virtual colonoscopy tutor emphasizes spectrum of abnormalitiesDetection rather than characterization is the main stumbling block for radiologists who are learning to interpret virtual colonoscopy exams, according to a study presented last week at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting in San Diego.May 12, 2003Clinical NewsPost-toilet cystoproctography pinpoints enteroceles of small bowelSAN DIEGO - Imagers from Indiana University are advocating the routine use of post-toilet imaging for the detection and grading of enteroceles, a common problem found in women who have undergone hysterectomy or bladder neck suspension.May 8, 2003CTCT-guided spinal intervention alleviates low back painSAN DIEGO - Radiologists from Bogotá, Colombia are finding great success with CT-guided spinal diagnosis and treatment, according to a study presented Tuesday at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting.May 5, 2003BreastUS-guided biopsy marker takes clear aim at breast lesionsSAN DIEGO - A new breast biopsy marking device is visible on both ultrasound and mammography, according to a multi-institutional research group that spoke at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting on Monday.May 4, 2003MRIMR spectroscopy tracks chemical shift in brain tumors for better diagnosis, managementSAN DIEGO - Knowing your metabolites is the key to successful MR spectroscopy (MRS) of brain tumors. In a presentation Sunday at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting, Dr. J. Keith Smith, Ph.D., offered attendees a crash course in the basics of single and multivolume MRS.May 3, 2003BreastDiagnosing breast cancer in younger womenDetecting and diagnosing potential cancer in women younger than 40 is tricky business -- a balancing act between choosing the right modality, knowing what to look for in these cases, and calming a patient who fears being struck down in the prime of her life.April 27, 2003Molecular ImagingAC-PET goes one better than FDG for recurring prostate cancerEven after radical prostatectomy, close to a third of men with detectable prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels still experience local recurrence. Imaging with AC-PET has shown promise for the detection of recurrent disease at PSA relapse, according to a group from the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis.April 27, 2003MRIAuntMinnie.com MRI Radiology InsiderFor a child with dyslexia, learning to read can be particularly traumatic. While a number of educational programs claim to unlock the mysteries of reading for dyslexic children, how effective are they? Researchers from two East Coast universities tested a computer-based reading program with functional MRI.April 20, 2003Previous PagePage 64 of 100Next PageTop StoriesMRIMRI may help guide brachial plexus surgeryMRI-based volumetric analysis of paraspinal muscles can distinguish the severity of traumatic brachial plexus injury.AIShould hospitals pursue local domain LLM adaptation for radiology reports?Womens ImagingMRI model predicts breast tumor shrinkage patternsMRICheck for middle neck involvement for nasopharyngeal cancer prognosisMolecular ImagingPET links brain receptor to emotional numbing in PTSD