Tracie L. Thompson[email protected]Practice ManagementLatest ACR data shows solo radiologists, small practice groups remain viableSolo and small group radiology practices continue to defy the expectations of some observers by staying in business and focusing their practices differently than might be expected, according to the latest report from the American College of Radiology’s research department.July 28, 2003MRIDynamic MRI of helium inhalation reveals asthmatic pulmonary functionDuke University researchers are reporting the first use of dynamic MRI to simultaneously assess regional lung function and morphology, which they have used to observe what occurs when asthma is induced in small animals.July 24, 2003Radiology EducationComedic film features rad gradsCongratulations are in order for all of this year's hard-working residency grads. But University of Southern California residents get top honors for memorializing their achievements in a zany, 12-minute film that's recommended viewing for the entire radiology community.June 22, 2003InterventionalInterventional rads put faith in UFE marketing, research despite skepticism of ob/gynsAs many as 35,000 uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) procedures have been performed in the last decade worldwide. Yet UFE procedures are still dwarfed by long-standing surgical approaches in the U.S., where every year some 200,000 women undergo myomectomy or hysterectomy for fibroids. Interventional radiologists believe many of these patients would be good candidates for UFE.June 12, 2003Nuclear MedicinePET-sonography combination highlights memory differences in schizophrenicsUsing a "truly simultaneous" combination of functional transcranial Doppler (fTCD) sonography and H215O PET imaging, German researchers have identified differences in cerebral function that address the working-memory impairment experienced by schizophrenics.June 1, 2003Nuclear MedicineMolecular imaging explains why ibuprofen prevents Alzheimer’sA new radiotracer under development at UCLA has enabled researchers to see for the first time how NSAIDs appear to prevent and even dissolve the amyloid plaque brain lesions that characterize, and likely cause, Alzheimer’s disease.April 7, 2003Molecular ImagingNew reports address prostate cancer staging, therapyDutch researchers have found 11C-choline PET imaging to be more accurate than MRI or CT in staging of lymph node involvement in prostate cancer; meanwhile, a new U.S. database analysis says that younger prostate cancer patients shouldn’t be steered away from radiation therapy merely because of their age.March 23, 2003MRIfMRI reveals secrets of better memoryA Nature Neuroscience study using functional MR imaging has found that people with exceptional memorization skills show increased activity in certain regions of the brain during their mental recall efforts.January 12, 2003BreastStudy examines factors that affect FFDM performanceA paper in Radiology assesses full-field digital mammography of dense breasts with FFDM systems from three different manufacturers. The study found that varying image processing methods didn’t measurably improve the accuracy of radiologists’ interpretations.January 9, 2003UltrasoundSonologists learn from others’ mistakes in ob malpractice suitsWith a better understanding of the legal landscape and some specifics related to the practice of ultrasound, ultrasound specialists may be able to prevent most malpractice claims, according to Dr. Peter Callen, professor of radiology, obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive science at the University of California, San Francisco.December 9, 2002Previous PagePage 19 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!
