Pediatric Radiology: Page 104

Well-diluted contrast media is safer for colon evaluations in infants

By Shalmali Pal

When used in low concentrations, nonionic, water-soluble contrast agents do not adversely affect colon cells in pre-term infants, according to Austrian radiologists.

May 17, 2000

Studies reiterate the value and quality of ultrafast CT and MRI for pediatric patients

By Shalmali Pal

WASHINGTON, DC -- Reports at this week's ARRS meeting and a recent journal say it again: For both MRI and CT, ultrafast approaches make a significant difference in enabling imaging of young children without conscious sedation.

May 7, 2000

Ultrafast CT in children may eliminate need for sedation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

April 26, 2000

Flash echo, ultrasound, liver, metastases, contrast, lesions, microbubbles

By Eric Barnes

Duplex Doppler sonography is a reliable and easily repeatable method of assessing cerebrodynamic change including shunt malfunction.

April 23, 2000

Imaginary creatures help children stay still in MRI

By Shalmali Pal

With their long snouts and curly antennae, the Magnet Manikins can ease small children through the anxiety of a MR exam by explaining the basic principles of the modality in a whimsical setting.

April 20, 2000

Obstructive sleep apnea in children linked to brain damage

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 24 - As reported in the August 22nd online issue of the Public Library of Science Medicine, researchers performed polysomnography and neuropsychologic assessments in 19 children with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea and in 12 healthy controls. Six of the sleep apnea patients and six matched controls underwent proton MR spectroscopy.

December 31, 1998