Tracie L. Thompson[email protected]Molecular ImagingPET update on skeletal applications highlights infection, osseous metastasesRecent reports in the medical literature indicate that PET imaging is effective for the detection of periprosthetic infection, but this application is not yet reimbursed. Dr. Thomas Berquist spoke optimistically about the future of PET imaging 2003 International Skeletal Society (ISS) meeting.October 6, 2003CTCT follow-up improves confidence in borderline kidney lesionsIn this month’s American Journal of Roentgenology, Dr. Morton Bosniak offers further suggestions from his experience with the lesions he places in Category IIF, where F stands for follow-up.September 28, 2003CTMDCT detects breast tumors missed by mammography and USIn their study of 147 women, MDCT depicted the tumor invasion of invasive lobular carcinoma more accurately than mammography or sonography, according to researchers from the Kinki University School of Medicine.September 16, 2003Industry NewsCandidates may split radiology vote in California recall raceThe recall election for California governor has already seen its share of weird twists, but how about this one: not one but two radiologists are running to replace Governor Gray Davis. Meet Dr. Frank Macaluso and Dr. Ronald J. Friedman.September 3, 2003Product NewsMore breast markers available as usage becomes standard practiceTrends in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease have spawned demand for markers that are easily deployed, visible on sonography and mammography without causing significant artifacts on MRI, and resistant to dislocation. However, the technology is straightforward enough that commercial systems face serious competition from inexpensive, do-it-yourself solutions.August 25, 2003Practice ManagementLeast-desirable jobs dominate radiology employment ads, study showsAdvertisements for positions in academia and practices in the Midwest comprised a larger proportion of the help-wanted ads in Radiology and AJR in 2002 than in 2001, according to the latest installment in a long-term trend analysis.August 18, 2003Molecular ImagingNew study finds PET centers profit after 700 scans a yearResearchers from Stanford University Medical School in Stanford, CA, and the U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Economics Resource Center in Menlo Park, CA, published their summary of direct, indirect, and capital costs from eight PET centers in the August issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.August 14, 2003CTGuidelines sought for self-referred imaging amid ethical concernsIn their first paper on self-referred imaging, biomedical ethicists from Stanford University explore the burgeoning world of whole-body CT and other screening exams, recommending the adoption of guidelines for such services. But their current concerns are tame compared to what they envision for the future.August 13, 2003CTRadiologists offer new guidance on reducing CT radiation doseCT procedures are the only area in diagnostic radiology in which doses have gone up instead of down in the past few decades. Multiple reports in Radiology and the American Journal of Roentgenology discuss the balance of technological and clinical advances in CT and patient safety.August 13, 2003CTCT arterioportography plus DSA aids cancer detection in cirrhotic patientsDetecting hepatocellular carcinoma in the context of cirrhosis has always been challenging, as the latter disease causes liver lesions that mimic the former. A paper in the American Journal of Roentgenology proposes using CT arterioportography plus digital subtraction angiography for the most accurate information.July 28, 2003Previous PagePage 18 of 24Next PageTop StoriesPractice ManagementMalpractice factors tied to imaging use in emergency departmentSeveral liability and damage caps are tied to less imaging being used for patients who present with a headache.Womens ImagingExperts, research highlight prevalence of remote breast imagingUltrasoundAblation procedures cure thyroid disorders in older patientsPractice ManagementNYU researcher's new book explores how imaging is 'changing our world'Sponsor ContentJoin Us!
