Shalmali Pal[email protected]Residents/FellowsResidents in northeast U.S. bear the brunt of on-call duty, survey showsCHICAGO – Variations in radiology resident call arrangements are most influenced by geography and program size, according to researchers from New York City presenting at the RSNA.December 5, 2002Residents/FellowsResidents, RTs gain from classes taught by formerCHICAGO - If a resident can be trusted to be on-call, that same resident may be qualified to teach courses to radiologic technology students, according to researchers from Indiana University in Indianapolis. Based on a post-class survey, RT students might just prefer it that way.December 4, 2002BreastPost-biopsy gel marker stays put on mammographic follow-upCHICAGO - Published reports have noted that post-biopsy markers can move dramatically over time and cause pseudo-lesions on mammography, but a new gelatin pledget/metallic marker appears to stay in place.December 4, 2002MRIItalian study demonstrates value of MR in Crohn’s disease assessmentCHICAGO - MRI added to the pre-treatment workup of patients with Crohn’s disease offers important information on the activity and extent of the illness as well as possible complications that may require surgery.December 2, 2002MRIThree-point Dixon GRE sequence overcomes low-field MR limitations in knee scansCHICAGO - Investigators from Boston have devised a new MR protocol for imaging cartilage of the knee using a 3-point Dixon gradient echo sequence. Their method compensates for the limited separation of fat and water peaks that generally hampers low-field MR imaging.December 1, 2002BreastFFDM fares as well as screen-film for population-based breast screeningCHICAGO - Mammographers using FFDM cut down on the reading time and increased patient throughput, researchers reported at the Radiological Society of North America meeting.November 30, 2002EconomicsWhat 8 a.m. scientific session? Paint the town red with AuntMinnieWe polled our fun-loving users, as well as our hard-working yet festive editorial staff, as to the best after-hours spots in town and the results are in. Bottoms up!November 30, 2002MRIRSNA presenters weigh pros and cons of breast MR spectroscopyThe latest news in breast MR spectroscopy (MRS) will be presented at the 2002 RSNA meeting in Chicago. This up-and-coming modality looks at the chemical make-up of breast lesions, which can help determine if they are benign or malignant.November 21, 2002Residents/FellowsResidents' reporting skills benefit from standardized testingAn Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) serves as both a measure of performance and a teaching aid for residents who are working on their reporting skills, according to a paper published on Radiology Online.November 19, 2002MRIPost-chemo MRI finds residual tumor in breast cancerA multidisciplinary team from California looked at the role of MRI for pinpointing residual breast cancer in patients post-chemotherapy. Their imaging protocol in this study increased the sensitivity of MR for detecting post-treatment carcinoma.November 13, 2002Previous PagePage 68 of 100Next PageTop StoriesCTNew benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation doseThe findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.Radiation Oncology/TherapyStudy questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgeryUltrasoundCEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesionsWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1Digital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations
