Pediatric Radiology: Page 44

MRI tracks early brain development in newborns

By Wayne Forrest

For the first time, researchers are using MRI to calculate the volume of multiple brain regions in newborns to investigate how those areas develop based on gender, gestational period, and other factors in the first 90 days of life.

August 11, 2014

Algorithm cuts CT use for appendicitis in children

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A new diagnostic algorithm for children with suspected appendicitis can significantly reduce the use of CT, according to a study in Surgery.

July 31, 2014

DTI-MRI shows brain wiring in neurodevelopmental disorders

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Using diffusion-tensor MRI (DTI-MRI), researchers have found differences in brain wiring between children with sensory processing disorders and those with autism, according to a study published online July 30 in PLOS One.

July 29, 2014

Commentary calls for safer pediatric imaging

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A commentary published online July 1 in the Journal of Patient Safety calls for the standardization of safe imaging protocols for children, according to the Mayo Clinic.

July 9, 2014

CHOP launches fetal neuroprotection program

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) said it is setting up a comprehensive fetal neuroprotection program in which radiology will be a key player.

June 24, 2014

EOS completes Mo. installation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

EOS Imaging has installed an EOS x-ray imaging system at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, MO.

June 18, 2014

MRI technique and iron level could help diagnose ADHD

By Wayne Forrest

Using an MRI technique called magnetic field correlation, researchers can measure brain iron levels in adolescents, which could help diagnose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and lead to more effective treatment. Study results were published online June 17 in Radiology.

June 16, 2014

Toshiba installs 10 ultrasound units in Ohio

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Toshiba America Medical Systems has installed 10 Aplio 500 ultrasound systems at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

June 15, 2014

SNMMI: PET, MRI may predict pediatric brain tumor outcomes

By Wayne Forrest

ST. LOUIS - Researchers from Boston Children's Hospital have found that certain PET and MR imaging characteristics of brain tumors in pediatric patients may help predict progression-free and overall survival, according to a study presented on Tuesday at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) meeting.

June 10, 2014

MRI finds brain abnormalities in late preterm infants

By Wayne Forrest

Using MRI, Australian researchers found smaller brain size and other abnormalities that could lead to long-term developmental issues in babies born 32 to 36 weeks into gestation, according to a study published online June 10 in Radiology.

June 9, 2014

Circulation: Cancer risk low for children undergoing heart scans

By Eric Barnes

Radiation from x-ray and CT scans of the heart is low and doesn't significantly raise the risk of cancer for young children being scanned, according to a study published on June 9 in Circulation that looked at nearly 14,000 heart scans.

June 8, 2014

Digisonics debuts pediatric workflow software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Digisonics plans to unveil a new structured reporting tool for pediatrics at next month's Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposium in Chicago.

May 27, 2014

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