Cynthia E. Keen[email protected]Radiation Oncology/TherapyLow-risk prostate cancer patients choose surveillance in U.K.Thousands of men in the U.K. diagnosed with low-risk localized prostate cancer are delaying aggressive treatment, according to a new study in the October issue of BJU International. Instead, they are opting for active surveillance that includes monitoring and testing of prostate-specific antigen levels.October 20, 2010CTEducation for ER staff could reduce repeat CT scans of kidsWell-prepared emergency personnel who have protocols for transferring and accepting DICOM CDs containing emergency CT scans of injured children can substantially reduce the number of repeat exams required, according to a study in the October issue of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery.October 17, 2010UltrasoundCranial US lesions predict microcephaly in kids born pretermA brain ultrasound examination can be used to better identify preterm infants who might develop microcephaly, or smaller than normal head size. Early recognition of this condition in infants can enable healthcare providers to promptly implement intervention and counseling services.October 14, 2010ISSystem automates delivery of nonurgent findings for radsIn today's world of seemingly omnipresent cell phones, smartphones, and e-mail access, efficient communication among physicians should be easy, right? Unfortunately, the timely transfer of exam results is still a concern, prompting Boston radiologists to develop a new simplified notification system.October 14, 2010ISU.S. hospital CIOs concerned about IT staff shortagesA shortage of IT professionals may impede initiatives by hospitals throughout the U.S. to adopt electronic health records, according to a new report from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.October 11, 2010ISAuntMinnie.com Healthcare IT InsiderOctober 10, 2010Radiation Oncology/TherapyBenchmarking can forecast radiation therapy utilizationIn countries such as Canada that provide healthcare services to their citizens, it's critically important to accurately estimate healthcare utilization. Healthcare institutions that answer directly to their citizens, and the government agencies that oversee them, need to optimize resources invested in facilities, equipment, and staff while ideally providing equal and timely access to all.October 4, 2010ISOncology info systems challenging to design, implementOncology information systems do not receive strong ratings from clinical cancer specialists who use them. In a newly published report from market research firm KLAS, cancer healthcare providers stated that oncology IT vendors seem less interested in functionality than in integrating medical and radiation oncology, or with the enterprise clinical system.October 3, 2010Radiation Oncology/TherapyAuntMinnie.com Radiation Oncology InsiderSeptember 29, 2010ISONC clarifies 'meaningful use' certification rules"Meaningful use" has become the holy grail of healthcare IT -- the standard that providers must achieve to receive stimulus funds. U.S. regulators recently issued final rules that define how they view meaningful use, but the guidelines raise almost as many questions as they answer.September 29, 2010Previous PagePage 48 of 88Next PageTop StoriesCTNew benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation doseThe findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.Radiation Oncology/TherapyStudy questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgeryUltrasoundCEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesionsWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1Digital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations
