Pediatric Radiology: Page 33

MRI opens early window into autism

By Wayne Forrest

MRI scans in combination with a computer algorithm helped researchers predict which infants with older autistic siblings would exhibit autistic characteristics themselves by age 2, according to a study published online February 15 in Nature.

February 15, 2017

Contrast ultrasound is safe, effective for pediatric patients

By Erik L. Ridley

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is a safe and likely cost-effective imaging option for pediatric patients, often obviating the need for MRI and CT, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

January 24, 2017

FDA clears Bracco's Lumason for pediatric ultrasound

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared contrast developer Bracco Diagnostics' Lumason agent for use in ultrasound of the urinary tract in pediatric patients.

January 11, 2017

Why are pediatric MRI scans on the rise in the ED?

By Wayne Forrest

The desire to avoid exposing pediatric patients to CT's ionizing radiation appears to be powering increased use of MRI at one New York City hospital's emergency department (ED). The shift to the modality is also prompting the facility to adjust resources to meet times of greatest volume and demand.

December 26, 2016

DTI-MRI illustrates early cognitive development

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Patterns of white-matter microstructure found by diffusion-tensor MRI (DTI-MRI) at birth can predict cognitive function in the first two years of a child's life, according to a study published online December 19 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

December 20, 2016

Pediatric MRI safety needs to target youngest patients

By Wayne Forrest

Pediatric patients younger than 6 years old are the most vulnerable when it comes to MRI safety issues, according to a study performed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and presented at RSNA 2016. The findings have prompted a call for quality improvements when it comes to scanning kids.

December 20, 2016

Philadelphia Children's names radiologist in chief

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has named Dr. Kassa Darge, PhD, as chair of the department of radiology and radiologist in chief.

December 7, 2016

Nuance connects with Make-A-Wish, donates $15K

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Nuance Communications announced it is expanding its involvement with the Make-A-Wish foundation and will also donate $15,000 to Make-A-Wish Illinois.

November 28, 2016

Boston Children's, GE partner on pediatric diseases

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Boston Children's Hospital and GE Healthcare announced at RSNA 2016 a collaboration to develop and commercialize digital solutions to advance the diagnosis and treatment of specific childhood diseases.

November 27, 2016

DTI shows how music could help kids with autism, ADHD

By Wayne Forrest

Diffusion-tensor MR images (DTI-MRI) of the brain have revealed that taking music lessons increases brain fiber connections in children and may help those with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The findings are scheduled for presentation on November 30 at RSNA 2016.

November 22, 2016

Adolescent obesity boosts risk of permanent bone loss

By Kate Madden Yee

Obese teenagers are at higher risk of permanent bone loss, according to research from Boston being presented on Monday, November 28, at the RSNA 2016 meeting in Chicago.

November 21, 2016

New trial will assess MR-HIFU, chemo drug combo

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Children's National Health System in Washington, DC, and oncology drug development firm Celsion have launched a clinical study to evaluate MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) and a heat-activated chemotherapy drug for treating refractory or relapsed solid tumors in children and young adults.

November 15, 2016

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