James Bricemailto:[email protected]MRIGood times ahead for MRI? Market conditions favor replacementAn era of constraint that compelled many MRI users to delay replacing their aging equipment may be coming to an end, and a new phase of scanner purchasing could be on the horizon, according to a new report on U.S. market conditions for the modality.September 5, 2012Digital X-RayRadiologists vary DR image quality to optimize radiation doseA new Chinese study questions the assumption that striving for the highest possible image quality is always the best approach. Researchers developed an x-ray optimization strategy that cuts the dose of digital radiography (DR) substantially by adjusting dose levels based on the type of exam being conducted.August 23, 2012Nuclear MedicineNew PET/CT facilities power utilization growthThe growing acceptance of PET/CT as an essential part of oncology services has helped increase its use in step with the hybrid modality's expanding installed base, according to a new report on PET/CT and PET market conditions.August 20, 2012CTIncidental findings on CT lung screening offer benefits, costsIncidental findings uncovered at low-dose CT lung cancer screening increase the overall yield of malignancies diagnosed from the annual exams for high-risk, asymptomatic patients, but their evaluation adds an additional layer of cost to such programs, Danish researchers have found.June 25, 2012CTCT screening of COPD patients could boost cancer detectionPatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may carry a high enough risk for lung cancer to qualify them along with middle-aged smokers for annual low-dose CT lung cancer screenings -- even though they aren't covered under recently released guidelines.June 18, 2012CTCT's growth rate slows, but users remain optimisticThe growth rate for CT procedure volume has slowed markedly from the double-digit pace of a decade ago, but use of the modality is still growing, and CT users are generally optimistic, according to a new market research report from IMV Medical Information Division.June 4, 2012CTSurvey finds Irish more positive on CT lung screeningA survey of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the Republic of Ireland suggests that better access to healthcare and more firsthand experience with CT may explain why they expressed a greater willingness to undergo low-dose CT lung cancer screening than current and former smokers in the U.S.May 29, 2012CTATS: Lung cancers arise from tissue damaged by emphysemaSAN FRANCISCO - Preliminary research from the University of Pittsburgh shows that lung cancers originate in areas of the lung damaged by emphysema. The finding, presented at this week's American Thoracic Society (ATS) meeting, adds to evidence suggesting that a common underlying mechanism links the two diseases.May 23, 2012Clinical NewsPercutaneous cholecystostomy deemed safe for patients over 80Patients in their 80s can tolerate percutaneous cholecystostomy, with or without subsequent surgery or related procedures, just as well as younger patients, according to a new report from the University of California, San Francisco and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center.April 24, 2012Radiation Oncology/TherapyPersonalized dosimetry highlights Y-90 talks at SIR showRadiation therapy with yttrium-90 (Y-90) microbeads is making strides, as witnessed by presentations at last month's Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting. Papers at the San Francisco meeting covered topics ranging from personalized dosimetry to just how close loved ones can get to patients who have received Y-90 therapy.April 22, 2012Previous PagePage 2 of 7Next PageTop StoriesUltrasoundUltrasound screening for vasa previa tied to better pregnancy outcomesScreening for vasa previa with ultrasound leads to higher survival rates among prenatally diagnosed cases in pregnancy.Digital X-RayAI could be cost-effective for osteoporosis screeningAIGenerative AI improves clinical decision-making in the EDMRIWatching a movie during MR imaging reduces kids' need for sedationPractice ManagementWhite paper endorsed by ACR, SIIM stresses cybersecurity
