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Lossy image compression affects CAD performance
By Erik L. Ridley
CHICAGO - Although it doesn't influence 3D volume rendering, lossy image compression can negatively affect computer-aided detection (CAD) performance, according to research presented at the RSNA 2011 meeting.
November 30, 2011
An RSNA 'Christmas Carol'
By Dr. Sam Friedman
CHICAGO - For years, the PACSman Awards were an annual tradition in AuntMinnie.com's coverage of the RSNA conference. With the PACSman hanging up his typewriter last year, the baton has now passed to the Dalai Lama of PACS, radiologist and blogger Dr. Sam Friedman, who shares his unique RSNA experience.
November 30, 2011
RSNA 2011
AuntMinnie.com Editor-in-Chief Brian Casey presents the Minnies award for Best New Radiology Software to Mark Cain, chief technology officer of MIM Software, for the company's Mobile MIM app for iPads and iPhones.
November 30, 2011
Implementing meaningful use isn't a cakewalk yet
By Cynthia E. Keen
CHICAGO - From a radiology perspective, meaningful use guidelines are challenging, with a minefield of unknowns and pitfalls. It's perhaps unsurprising, then, that a panel discussion on how radiology practices are actually handling meaningful use attracted quite a crowd on Tuesday at RSNA 2011.
November 30, 2011
PET/MRI surpasses PET/CT for some abdominal lesions
By Wayne Forrest
CHICAGO - PET/MRI can outperform PET/CT for lesion conspicuity and characterization in the abdomen, particularly in the liver, according to a study presented by Swiss researchers at the RSNA 2011 meeting.
November 30, 2011
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iPads are OK for VC reviews, but take longer
By Philip Ward
CHICAGO - Apple's iPad 2 can be used safely and effectively for 2D reviews of virtual colonoscopy images, but using the device for this purpose takes longer and may require extra training, Italian radiologists reported at the RSNA 2011 meeting.
November 29, 2011
fMRI finds brain changes from violent video games
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - Just one week of playing a violent video game produced measurable differences in blood flow to select areas of the brain on functional MRI (fMRI), which may explain why game playing has been linked to behavioral changes in some people.
November 29, 2011
Mindray launches DC-T6 ultrasound scanner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical equipment manufacturer Mindray Medical International has introduced DC-T6, an economical, high-performance ultrasound system, at this week's RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago. The company is also showcasing enhancements to its DC-7 and M7 systems.
November 29, 2011
Easy 1-day VC prep delivers high sensitivity
By Eric Barnes
CHICAGO - Virtual colonoscopy using a same-day bowel preparation showed high diagnostic accuracy and equally high patient satisfaction in a study from Italy presented on Wednesday at the RSNA 2011 meeting.
November 29, 2011
RSNA reports good response to RadLex Playbook
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Encouraged by the response to its November 1 release of the RadLex Playbook, the RSNA is pumping up more interest in the playbook with image sharing demonstrations at the RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago.
November 29, 2011
Dicom Systems unveils DCMShare at RSNA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dicom Systems has introduced DCMShare, a digital repository for the secure transmission and sharing of radiological images and reports, at the RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago.
November 29, 2011
Baseline mammogram callback rates too high, study finds
By Kate Madden Yee
CHICAGO - Recall rates for baseline screening mammograms are too high and could affect women's future compliance with screening, according to research presented Wednesday morning at the RSNA 2011 meeting.
November 29, 2011
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