Cynthia E. Keen[email protected]BreastMammography, CT, PET/MRI pace Philips RSNA product debutsCHICAGO - Philips Healthcare is highlighting its renewed push in mammography in its RSNA booth, as well as new product introductions in CT and the ongoing development of its PET/MRI program, which got a boost with a key regulatory clearance before the show.November 28, 2011ISStructured report templates gaining visibility at RSNACHICAGO - What's new about structured report templates at the RSNA 2011 meeting, which begins its whirlwind week today in the Windy City? There's plenty to learn about this concept as it continues to move toward radiology practice-changing adoption.November 26, 2011ISMayo improves radiology operations with event reporting systemThe radiology department at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, has developed database software to capture adverse events and patient safety-related issues. The program has evolved into an extremely valuable quality assurance tool for the department.November 21, 2011Radiation Oncology/TherapyProbiotic protects intestines in mice from radiation injuryScientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have shown that ingesting probiotic bacteria before undergoing radiation therapy can protect healthy tissue in the intestine from radiation.November 17, 2011ISWeb-based access to patient records saves moneyA financial study evaluating how the use of health information exchanges by emergency physicians affects patient management has confirmed that millions of dollars could be saved if physicians can get immediate access to patients' medical records, according to a November 4 article in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association.November 16, 2011ISRadiation dose still high on ECRI's technology hazards listInappropriate and/or unnecessary radiation dose exposure from CT scans and radiation therapy is still in the top 10 list of health technology hazards published annually by research and consulting group ECRI Institute.November 15, 2011Radiation Oncology/TherapyAcupuncture reduces dry mouth symptoms in cancer patientsAcupuncture can prevent or reduce symptoms of chronic dry mouth, a common side effect of radiation therapy, according to findings of a randomized, controlled trial conducted in Shanghai that were published online November 9 in Cancer.November 10, 2011ISHealthcare IT needs stronger safety focus, IOM report saysHealthcare information technology is lacking a strong focus on patient safety, and as a result it's impossible to quantify whether patients are actually safer through the use of healthcare IT software, according to a report issued November 10 by the U.S. Institute of Medicine (IOM).November 10, 2011ISRoad to RSNA 2011: Healthcare Informatics PreviewThere will be much to learn in imaging informatics at RSNA 2011 as radiologists and IT professionals delve into the ways that informatics can improve the performance of a radiology department, assist daily work life, and look after patients' clinical management in ways that were unheard of before electronic healthcare records.November 10, 2011ISCPOE system for radiologists manages imaging exam protocols efficientlyThursday, December 1 | 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | LL-QSE3035-THA | Lakeside Learning CenterProviding diagnostic imaging services at a large cancer treatment center is complex, but exam protocol selection has been made simpler at MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas with a computerized physician order-entry (CPOE) system designed specifically for radiologists.November 10, 2011Previous PagePage 25 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
