Abraham Kim[email protected]CTHow accurate is CT radiation dose info on the internet?The internet often harbors inaccurate information regarding CT radiation dose, with online media outlets aimed at the lay public leading the way, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.November 7, 2017Advanced VisualizationRoad to RSNA 2017: Advanced Visualization PreviewRSNA 2017 is almost here, and considering all the developments in advanced visualization that have taken place this past year, the timing couldn't be better. Numerous workshops, courses, and presentations in McCormick Place will cover the basics of 3D printing and how to incorporate it into medical practice.November 7, 2017CTHow to use cinematic rendering to visualize CT scansAll day | CA136-ED-X | Digital education exhibitThis digital education exhibit will provide background on cinematic rendering, distinguishing it from traditional 3D volume rendering, and detail its potential role in cardiovascular radiology.November 7, 2017Advanced VisualizationHow to use a radiographic simulator to practice x-ray examsAll day | IN114-ED-X | Digital education exhibitCapturing flawless x-ray images demands precise timing and positioning. Researchers from Japan will demonstrate how to use their radiographic simulator to cultivate x-ray imaging skills without risking radiation exposure.November 7, 2017MRI4D MRI assesses blood flow after cerebral bypassWednesday, November 29 | 3:40 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | SSM17-05 | Room N227BResearchers from Japan have reported that 4D MRI of the brain is capable of picking up subtle hemodynamic changes missed by CT perfusion after cerebral bypass surgery.November 7, 2017Advanced VisualizationWhat's the role of virtual reality in the reading room?Tuesday, November 28 | 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | RC453 | Room S404ABThis refresher course led by Dr. Eliot Siegel from the University of Maryland on virtual and augmented reality will define both of these imaging techniques, highlight commercially available devices currently in use, and explore their contribution to the field of radiology now and in the future.November 7, 2017CTAre 3D-printed implants distinguishable on CT?Tuesday, November 28 | 3:50 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | SSJ13-06 | Room N230BMany common 3D printing materials might not be visible on CT scans because their radiodensity often matches that of soft tissue, say U.S. researchers.November 7, 2017MRIHow does 4D MRI fare at detecting parathyroid lesions?Tuesday, November 28 | 3:40 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | SSJ18-05 | Room N226Compared with ultrasonography, 4D CT, and technetium-99m sestamibi SPECT, 4D MRI may be better at localizing parathyroid lesions safely and effectively in cases of primary hyperparathyroidism, according to researchers from India.November 7, 2017Advanced VisualizationTechnique drops cost of multicolor 3D-printed modelsTuesday, November 28 | 3:40 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | SSJ13-05 | Room N230BU.S. researchers have fashioned a low-cost technique for creating multicolor 3D-printed models of visceral, bony, and vascular structures.November 7, 2017Image-Guided Surgery3D printing enables CT- and MR-guided ablation simulationTuesday, November 28 | 3:30 p.m.-3:40 p.m. | SSJ20-04 | Room N229Boston researchers have developed a 3D printing technique for creating "biomimicking" phantoms that allow for the simulation of CT- and MR-guided thermal ablation.November 7, 2017Previous PagePage 56 of 63Next PageTop StoriesDigital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputationsLower limb amputation is an increasingly common major complication of advanced peripheral arterial disease and diabetes mellitus.MRI3D MRI technique helps plan treatment for pediatric heart conditionsWomens ImagingCould AI scoring help with managing DCIS?CTClinicians, beware: CT diagnostic accuracy varies by adnexal lesion typePractice ManagementRadiology coding update for 2026
