N. Shivapriya[email protected]Radiology EducationAnnouncing the launch of AuntMinnieIndiaThe goal of AuntMinnieIndia will be to inform and educate, and through this to excite new developments and innovation in radiology by means of research and practices that are relevant to this region.July 20, 2004Clinical NewsCT, MRI aid pericardial abscess evaluationTuberculosis (TB) is the single largest cause for pericarditis in India. Nearly 50% of the pericarditis cases develop pericardial constriction. This in turn can lead to abscess formation requiring speedy diagnosis and intervention. However, not many studies are available on the subject despite its prevalence in India and other developing countries.July 20, 2004CTThe mA and kVp of radiation doseSmall variations can make a big difference when it comes to radiation dose. And as the proliferation of multislice CT scanners raises concerns about increasing radiation dose levels, it’s time to go back to the basics -- mA and kVp -- and find out how to reduce radiation while still creating those nifty diagnostic images.July 20, 2004CTMaking the most of your CT scannerWith multislice CT technology evolving faster than anyone can keep pace or practice with, here is a much-needed primer on how to handle all the different parameters and coax the best performance from your scanner. And of course, whether and when you need all those fancy detector rows.July 20, 2004CTMDCT panel addresses CT screening issueSAN FRANCISCO - The debate over CT screening is unlikely to be resolved by any conclusive studies in the near future. That's the conclusion of participants in a debate over CT screening that took place this week at the International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT, sponsored by Stanford University of Stanford, CA.June 24, 2004MRIMRI shows promise for evaluation of neonatal respiratory problemsFetal lung MR does not require fetal immobilization and produces clearer images with fewer motion artifacts, according to the multidisciplinary group from the Chiba University Hospital, Chiba University School of Medicine.May 26, 2004InterventionalUse of gold loses luster in UAEThe findings of a Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology report on the use of gold-colored gelatin microspheres in UAE suggest that there may be a link between complications of endometritis developed after the procedure and the use of gold in the embolization.May 2, 2004Previous PagePage 8 of 8Top StoriesDigital X-Ray3D DEXA reveals lower bone density in diabetes patients3D DEXA revealed differences that conventional bone mineral density measurements did not detect.MRIGadolinium in ... beer?UltrasoundMWA safe, effective in treating hyperthyroidism with nodulesAIAI model shows promise for diagnosing prostate cancerCT'Habitat' AI model helps stratify lung nodule disease risk on LDCT
