Jerry IngramNuclear MedicineFDG-PET's cost-effectiveness for soft-tissue sarcomas varies with lesion distanceFDG-PET appears to be more effective, accurate, and cost-effective than MRI for detecting high-grade and distant lesions in soft-tissue sarcomas. But the extra cost may not be warranted when it comes to detecting local lesions, according to researchers from Korea.March 27, 2005UltrasoundNew Doppler index may be better for diagnosing renal artery stenosisAn alternative Doppler index may be more accurate that traditional ultrasound parameters for diagnosing patients with renal artery stenosis, according to a new study by researchers from Argentina.March 22, 2005Clinical NewsRoutine x-rays offer little after lumbar spine fusionRoutine postoperative x-rays don't impact treatment decisions and aren't cost-effective in patients who have undergone uncomplicated lumbar fusion, according to a retrospective study presented at the 2005 meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Washington, DC.March 21, 2005Clinical NewsDEXA reveals relationship between BMD and children with fragile bonesWASHINGTON, DC - Researchers at Shriners Hospital in Houston have found a possible correlation between bone mineral density (BMD) and functional outcomes in pediatric osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare genetic disorder characterized by bones breaking easily, often from little or no apparent cause.February 24, 2005Musculoskeletal RadiologyEnthesopathy on shoulder MRI may tag severity of rotator cuff tearsWASHINGTON, DC - Presurgical MRI may identify enthesopathy in patients with rotator cuff tears, according to a presentation Thursday at the 2005 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting. Enthesopathy can be an important secondary marker for determining the presence and severity of rotator cuff disorders, helping clinicians choose candidates for surgery.February 23, 2005MRITraumatic nerve injuries may benefit from presurgical MRIWASHINGTON, DC - High-resolution MRI of the median nerve could allow clinicians to rapidly assess trauma victims with peripheral nerve injuries and determine if they'll need surgery, according to a presentation Wednesday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting.February 22, 2005UltrasoundReal-time perfusion info improves dobutamine stress echoDobutamine stress echocardiography exams can be made more sensitive with the addition of real-time low mechanical index imaging (RTLMII) following intravenous contrast injection, according to a multicenter pilot study.July 4, 2004MRIStress MRI tops echo for coronary disease detectionA comprehensive stress MRI exam is more sensitive than stress echocardiography in detecting coronary artery disease in patients who arrive at an emergency room with chest pain, according to a newly reported pilot study.May 25, 2004Nuclear MedicineINSPIRE promotes noninvasive imaging for assessing risk of secondary cardiac eventReaching a step beyond clinical cardiac risk predictors, adenosine 99mTc sestamibi myocardial perfusion SPECT appears to be a helpful tool for determining the treatment needs of heart attack survivors, according to researchers from Texas.May 19, 2004CTCAD for VC improves reader performance, sensitivity for larger polypsThe addition of computer-aided detection (CAD) systems will help virtual colonoscopy make the transition into a standard-care modality, according to two studies presented this month at the 2004 American Roentgen Ray Society meeting in Miami Beach, FL.May 17, 2004Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next PageTop StoriesInterventionalARRS: MWA safe, effective method to treat bone metastasesUltrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) is a safe, effective method for treating bone metastases.Artificial IntelligenceACR responds to Congressional query on AI reimbursementISMRM 2024ISMRM: MRI useful in predicting tumor response in breast cancer patientsISMRM 2024ISMRM: PET/MRI shows promise identifying musculoskeletal ‘pain generators’Sponsor ContentWe care about what you think.
