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Chest x-ray use remains stable as high-tech modalities soar
By Brian Casey
While utilization of high-tech imaging modalities soared and then slipped over the past decade, use of the humble chest x-ray has continued at a relatively stable rate, researchers found in a study presented at the RSNA 2012 conference.
December 11, 2012
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Adopting EMRs improves tracking of extravasation episodes
By Edward Susman
Adopting electronic medical records (EMRs) can help facilities improve their reporting of extravasation incidents that occur during contrast CT studies, researchers reported at the recent RSNA 2012 annual meeting.
December 9, 2012
Del launches new x-ray systems at RSNA 2012
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiography vendor Del Medical launched a range of new radiography products at last week's RSNA 2012 meeting in Chicago.
December 6, 2012
Imaging IT offers bright spot in gloomy imaging industry
By Erik L. Ridley
Exciting developments are under way in the imaging IT sector, which is benefiting from overall momentum in health IT. The segment has promising growth potential despite an overall slowdown in the medical imaging industry, according to analysis from market research firm Frost & Sullivan.
December 6, 2012
Thales shows new products at RSNA 2012
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital x-ray developer Thales Group unveiled several new products at this year's annual RSNA meeting in Chicago.
December 5, 2012
Mary's Musings: Head in the clouds at RSNA 2012
By Dr. Mary Morrison Saltz
Not very long ago, it seems, I went to my first RSNA meeting. I was really impressed -- and I still am! Each year at RSNA, one gets a chance to peek ahead into the future: and ours is data. Data will allow us to step out of our black box of radiology and into our roles as physicians again.
December 5, 2012
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Increased CT use may boost breast cancer risk
By Kate Madden Yee
Increased use of CT may boost breast cancer risk in certain women, such as younger patients and those who receive repeat exams, according to research presented at the RSNA 2012 meeting. Nuclear medicine exams may also raise the risk of breast cancer.
December 4, 2012
Dilon highlights RSNA MBI research
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) provider Dilon Diagnostics is highlighting research presented at the RSNA 2012 show that suggests molecular breast imaging (MBI) with the company's BSGI technology can detect breast cancer missed by mammography.
December 3, 2012
Contrast MRI can predict glioblastoma outcomes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Changes in tumor enhancement on postgadolinium T1-weighted MRI scans are highly predictive of which patients with recurrent glioblastoma will benefit from second-line therapy that includes the antiangiogenic drug bevacizumab, according to a study presented last week at the RSNA 2012 conference.
December 3, 2012
Study IDs factors related to contralateral mastectomy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women with breast cancer who choose surgical removal of the contralateral healthy breast are more likely to be younger, premenopausal, and diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), according to a study presented last week at the RSNA 2012 meeting. They are also more likely to have greater breast density and a family history of breast cancer.
December 3, 2012
Numa adopts virtual model for software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Nuclear medicine connectivity developer Numa has adopted a virtual model for its connectivity and image management software.
December 3, 2012
RSNA touts green initiatives at 2012 show
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RSNA said it implemented a number of green initiatives at its 98th annual conference in Chicago last week, in line with growing interest in sustainable meeting practices.
December 3, 2012
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