Cynthia E. Keen[email protected]ISAutomated radiologist peer review offers workflow benefitsInstalling an automated radiologist peer-review system that is integrated with a PACS network has many benefits, such as improved workflow and data tracking. But radiology departments may still face challenges in getting radiologists to actually use the system.July 2, 2012ISDespite challenges, ACR Dose Index Registry makes progressWhat's the average radiation dose of a CT scan performed in the U.S.? How do your exam protocols compare with the norm? If you don't know the answers to these questions, you're not alone. But don't worry: Help is coming in the form of the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Dose Index Registry.July 1, 2012Radiation Oncology/TherapyChemo-only may work for some kids with Hodgkin's lymphomaChildren diagnosed with "favorable risk" Hodgkin's lymphoma may be able to avoid radiation therapy altogether if they respond completely to low-toxicity chemotherapy, according to a study published in the June 27 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.June 25, 2012PACS/VNAPACS-integrated lung CT CAD increases reader sensitivityWhen computer-aided detection (CAD) technology is integrated directly into a PACS workstation and clinical workflow, it can significantly increase reader sensitivity for detecting lung nodules in thoracic CT exams, according to a study published online in the Journal of Digital Imaging.June 25, 2012CTGE unveils custom CT dose-reduction initiativeGE Healthcare launched its Blueprint program, a new service intended to help institutions and health systems lower CT radiation dose via customized dose-reduction plans, at a Thursday press conference at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System in Lake Success, NY.June 21, 2012Radiation Oncology/TherapyFederal suit names Fla. radiation oncologists, hospitalsTwo radiation oncologists who run the radiation therapy departments at one hospital and a large multispecialty clinic in Pensacola have been hit with federal charges that they billed Medicare and other government healthcare agencies for procedures without providing supervision as required by federal law. The hospital and clinic have also been named as defendants in the case.June 17, 2012Radiation Oncology/TherapyACS reports 13.7M cancer survivors in U.S.The American Cancer Society (ACS), working in collaboration with the U.S. National Cancer Institute, has published its first report surveying cancer survivorship in the U.S., estimating that 13.7 million cancer patients have survived their disease.June 13, 2012ISSIIM: How to add clinical decision support -- and make it stickORLANDO, FL - The key to success for implementing clinical decision support with computerized physician order-entry systems for diagnostic imaging is based on three key principles, according to a presentation at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) annual meeting.June 9, 2012ISSIIM: Kinect estimates patient size for better dose managementORLANDO, FL - Microsoft's Kinect video game controller is being used to estimate body habitus of patients, with the goal of developing more accurate dose estimates tailored to individuals. A project still in its earliest stages captivated attendees on Friday at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) annual meeting.June 8, 2012PACS/VNASIIM: Radiology providers should not ignore social mediaORLANDO, FL - No matter what opinion a radiologist has of social media, it's becoming an intrinsic communication tool. Creative use of social media can strengthen the visibility of a radiology department, attendees were told on Thursday at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) annual meeting.June 7, 2012Previous PagePage 16 of 88Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingCase report: Pluvicto as a first-line treatment in late-stage prostate cancerSince 1996, the patient continually declined androgen deprivation therapy, chemotherapy, and local therapy to the prostate gland.MRINew brain MRI imaging technique could help identify Alzheimer'sRadiology EducationScholarly activity low among residency program directorsDigital X-Ray3D DEXA shows value in patients with prostate cancerSponsor ContentDigital Innovations Shaping the Future of Radiology
