Gastrointestinal Radiology: Page 37

High-pitch, low-contrast CTA transforms abdominal studies

By Eric Barnes

CHICAGO - High-pitch, low-contrast-dose dual-source CT angiography (CTA) can solve any number of challenges related to imaging patients who may need frequent follow-up scans of the abdomen and pelvis, according to a Tuesday presentation at RSNA 2016.

November 29, 2016

Hermes launches new liver analysis software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Swedish nuclear medicine software developer Hermes Medical Solutions has released its Remnant liver analysis software to bring surgical planning to its hybrid viewer platform.

November 27, 2016

NinePoint highlights CMS reimbursement increases

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

NinePoint Medical said the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2017 final fee schedule includes a substantial reimbursement increase for esophageal procedures performed using its NvisionVLE imaging system.

November 15, 2016

Ex-USPSTF heads say guidelines shouldn't guide payments

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Former chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said guidelines from the group should inform -- not determine -- insurance coverage.

October 10, 2016

CTC included in 2017 HEDIS measures

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

For the first time, CT colonography (CTC) is included in the 2017 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) quality measures for colorectal cancer screening.

October 4, 2016

Blunt abdominopelvic trauma algorithm cuts CT use in ER

By Eric Barnes

Nearly one-third fewer patients presenting to the emergency department with blunt abdominopelvic trauma ended up getting a CT scan after a Boston hospital implemented a clinical algorithm to triage patients away from unnecessary CT exams, according to a new study published September 12 in Radiology.

September 15, 2016

Longer CTC screening interval found safe, cost-effective

By Eric Barnes

A new analysis of screening intervals for CT colonography (CTC) found that it may be safe to wait as long as five to 10 years to screen again after an initial negative scan. The results are good news for the cost-effectiveness profile of CTC, investigators report in Radiology.

August 30, 2016

ACR urges Medicare payment for CT colonography

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has issued a statement urging the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to approve reimbursement of CT colonography for senior citizens.

August 14, 2016

GE joins with Check-Cap for x-ray colon camera pill

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Healthcare has signed an agreement to provide miniature x-ray sources to colon capsule developer Check-Cap.

August 8, 2016

ASTRO releases updated rectal cancer treatment guide

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has published an updated clinical practice guideline for radiation therapy treatment for rectal cancer in the journal Practical Radiation Oncology.

July 20, 2016

C-RADS reporting adds value to CT colonography

By Eric Barnes

The use of the CT Colonography Reporting and Data System (C-RADS) has brought a standardized approach to risk assessment and management of findings both inside and outside the colon, paving the way to high-quality population-based colorectal cancer screening, according to an article in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

July 17, 2016

Combo MRI scans show how stomach tells brain it's full

By Wayne Forrest

By combining anatomic MR images of the stomach with functional MR images of brain activity, Dutch researchers have shown how the stomach tells the brain it's full during a meal -- and how drinking more water can alter this communication channel.

July 12, 2016

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