Cynthia E. Keen[email protected]CTStudies address need to reduce CT dose in emergency settingsThe escalating use of CT for children who present in emergency departments is of well-documented concern. But a pair of new studies published in the November issue of Pediatric Radiology indicates that while the problem is serious, pediatric imaging advocates are making progress in addressing the issue.October 16, 2008MRIMRI used to diagnose complex lung infections in childrenCT is the gold standard for lung imaging, particularly when a chest x-ray lacks the detail needed to make a diagnosis. But CT's far higher radiation dose -- equivalent to 200 chest radiographs -- has some pediatric radiologists looking for an alternative modality, especially for children with chronic lung conditions who may require many CT scans.October 15, 2008Pediatric RadiologyAuntMinnie.com Pediatric Imaging InsiderOctober 12, 2008ISNorwegian study finds mixed success with electronic reportsStreamlining the process of delivering radiology reports -- and making them universally accessible -- doesn't guarantee that they'll be read any faster by clinicians. In fact, quite the opposite may occur if human behavior doesn't adapt to the changes imposed by adopting healthcare informatics.October 5, 2008Radiation Oncology/TherapyYounger DCIS survivors at no higher risk of recurrence, study saysPublished research suggests that women under the age of 40 who are ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) survivors have an increased risk of recurrent breast cancer, but a new study presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) meeting begs to differ.September 30, 2008Radiation Oncology/TherapyProstate cancer treatment calculator individualizes optionsA patient newly diagnosed with prostate cancer can easily become overwhelmed by the many options available for treatment and disease management. Fortunately, a new Web site launched by radiation oncologists is now available to help guide patients through their treatment.September 29, 2008ISStudy: speech recognition boosts error rates in radiology reportsThe likelihood of a final radiology report containing a substantive error is more than 50% greater if a speech recognition system is used, as opposed to traditional dictation, according to the results of a study published in the October issue of the British Journal of Radiology.September 24, 2008Radiation Oncology/TherapyPhysicians overestimate benefits of palliative whole-brain radiotherapyBOSTON - Oncologists and referring physicians of patients with brain metastases are overly optimistic when estimating the clinical benefit of palliative whole-brain radiotherapy, especially for patients who have a single brain metastasis, according to a presentation at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) meeting.September 22, 2008MRIBreast MRI can guide radiation therapy to lymph nodesBOSTON - New research presented at this week's American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) meeting reveals that dynamic contrast-enhanced breast MRI may help clinicians determine whether mastectomy patients should also receive radiation therapy to the axillary lymph nodes.September 21, 2008ISCritical results reporting software is promising, challengingHealthcare IT vendors have developed critical test results management (CTRM) software to help simplify, streamline, and make more foolproof the delivery of urgent information, but CTRM implementation often meets with resistance in hospital environments.September 21, 2008Previous PagePage 80 of 88Next PageTop StoriesCTMachine learning plus CT helps assess severity of COPDA machine-learning model based on chest CT images accurately predicts lung function, which can help clinicians diagnose and assess COPD.UltrasoundActive thyroid surveillance effective, beneficial for older patientsMolecular ImagingFES-PET shows promise staging women with invasive lobular cancerCTStructured CT reporting tool may aid hernia detection after bariatric surgeryMRIHigher ventricular and atrial heart volumes boost cardiac disease risk