Abdominal Imaging: Page 33

USPSTF revises stance on ultrasound AAA screening
By Erik L. Ridley
In an update on Monday to its 2005 recommendations for ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) largely kept to its previous recommendations for men while adding nuance to its suggestions for screening in women.
January 27, 2014
PET/CT predicts colon cancer response
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A Danish study published online January 22 in the Oncologist shows that PET/CT and biomarkers can help clinicians predict treatment response in patients with metastatic colon cancer.
January 21, 2014
US first for appendicitis? And, iPhone aids second opinions; USPSTF reviews colon screening
By Brian Casey
January 13, 2014
AJR: Using ultrasound 1st for appendicitis saves money
By Kate Madden Yee
Using ultrasound as a first-line evaluation tool for patients suspected of having appendicitis -- and sending equivocal cases on to CT -- reduces radiation dose and saves healthcare dollars compared with a CT-only protocol, according to a new study in the January American Journal of Roentgenology.
January 13, 2014
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iPhone facilitates second opinions for on-call radiologists
By Erik L. Ridley
On-call radiology residents can reliably use a smartphone to get after-hours advice from more experienced or specialized radiologists on challenging CT cases for the diagnosis of appendicitis, Korean researchers recently reported.
January 12, 2014
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MITA lauds USPSTF for colon screening review
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) said it is pleased that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) included CT colonography in its draft plan for colon cancer screening released yesterday.
January 9, 2014
USPSTF seeks comments on colon screening plan
By Eric Barnes
In a move that could eventually lead to Medicare reimbursement for virtual colonoscopy screening, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Thursday opened to public commentary a draft research plan for colorectal cancer screening.
January 9, 2014
Multislice CT detects liver transplant complications
By Rabia Mughal
Multislice CT is a noninvasive and accurate way to detect postoperative complications in liver transplant recipients and the best option for confirming vascular complications, according to a study from Dr. Omar Abdelaziz and colleagues at Cairo University.
January 5, 2014
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Study: Use ultrasound 1st for appendicitis in kids
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Using ultrasound first to detect appendicitis in children is comparable to using CT and does not increase hospital length of stay, according to new research.
December 2, 2013
GE touts Visipaque study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare said that in a recent study its Visipaque contrast agent was less likely to provide discomfort for patients during abdominal CT scans than Bracco Diagnostics' Isovue agent.
November 27, 2013
FDG-PET/CT tops MRI in colon cancer staging
By Wayne Forrest
Wednesday, December 4 | 3:00 p.m.-3:10 p.m. | SSM17-01 | Room S505ABWhile whole-body MRI is a feasible method for staging colon cancer patients, the modality does not quite reach the accuracy of FDG-PET/CT, according to a new study by Italian researchers.
November 13, 2013
PET/MRI, PET/CT both beneficial for primary pelvic tumors
By Wayne Forrest
Wednesday, December 4 | 11:40 a.m.-11:50 a.m. | SSK09-08 | Room N228In this scientific session, researchers from University Hospital Zurich will present the clinical benefits from both PET/MRI and PET/CT for evaluating primary tumors in the pelvic region.
November 13, 2013
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