James Bricemailto:[email protected]Digital X-RaySIR: Venous angioplasty relieves multiple sclerosis symptomsSAN FRANCISCO - A controversial theory that vascular blockages cause multiple sclerosis (MS) found additional support this week at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting. Researchers showed that using vascular angioplasty to clear blocked veins also quelled some MS symptoms.March 27, 2012CTSIR: Low-dose protocol for CT-guided biopsies cuts radiationSAN FRANCISCO - Two new studies presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting described how lower CT scanner settings cut patient radiation dose by two-thirds during CT-guided lung biopsies, and nearly by half for extrapulmonary biopsies and drainages.March 25, 2012UltrasoundHumanitarian project brings imaging to the masses in IndiaA clinical mission to India sponsored by the American Society of Echocardiography demonstrated the power of medical imaging and teleradiology by enabling cardiologists around the world to rapidly diagnose heart disease among patients examined with ultrasound thousands of miles away.March 8, 2012Digital X-RayDR matches analog x-ray for pleural pneumoconiosisAnother milestone has been reached in establishing equivalency between digital radiography (DR) and conventional film-screen chest radiography for characterizing pneumoconiosis, a set of pulmonary diseases associated with job-related black lung disease and asbestosis.February 15, 2012Digital X-RayStudy shows CR exposure creep can be slowed, but is hard to stopThe long-suspected existence of exposure creep has been documented in a long-term study of computed radiography (CR) practices at an Australian teaching hospital. The study highlights the need for uniform exposure standards for CR systems manufactured by different vendors.January 26, 2012Digital X-RayImage artifacts degrade digital radiography performanceNew forms of image artifacts can compromise the performance of digital radiography (DR) equipment, say researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, in the January issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. The group described its experience with DR artifacts and how to correct for them.January 22, 2012Digital X-RayCR equal to film-screen for monitoring black lung diseaseA new study is helping public health officials gain confidence in chest computed radiography (CR) as an alternative to film-screen x-rays for monitoring black lung disease and other forms of pneumoconiosis.December 21, 2011MRIMRI uncovers cardiovascular risks for 9/11 first respondersExposure to dust produced from the collapse of the twin towers at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, is subjecting the first responders to that disaster to an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, according to results of a study involving dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI.December 7, 2011HomeRadiologist plays role in World Series victoryRadiologist Dr. Dave Huyette is adjusting his eyes to the subdued light of the reading room at St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton, IL, this week, after experiencing the flash of sudden fame from recovering the ball from David Freese's dramatic 11th inning walk-off home run that won Game 6 of the 2011 World Series.November 2, 2011CTCT lung screening gets boost by adding COPD sequenceLow-dose CT lung screening has already demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing mortality from lung cancer. Now, Dutch researchers have found that adding a short sequence to the low-dose CT protocol can help the modality detect chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published on Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.October 24, 2011Previous PagePage 3 of 7Next PageTop StoriesAIAI boosts rads' identification of incidental PE on CT imagingStudy results suggest that AI could serve as an effective "second look" tool for incidental pulmonary emboli (PE) on CT imaging.Practice ManagementHow are technologists dealing with higher vacancy rates?UltrasoundUltrasound screening for vasa previa tied to better pregnancy outcomesDigital X-RayAI could be cost-effective for osteoporosis screeningAIGenerative AI improves clinical decision-making in the ED
