Pediatric Radiology: Page 82

Ketamine could replace anesthesia for some pediatric IVR procedures
By Cynthia E. Keen
The use of a sedative instead of anesthesia for pediatric patients having interventional radiology (IVR) procedures is advantageous because it's easier to schedule, less costly, and potentially safer for the patient, according to recent research.
March 12, 2009
CT often unjustified in the young; German pediatricians lack dose awareness
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - About a third of the CT scans performed in patients younger than 35 could be replaced by other modalities, concludes a Norwegian study presented Tuesday at the European Congress of Radiology. Meanwhile, a survey in the region of Essen, Germany, found that many pediatricians lack basic knowledge of radiation exposures for various chest indications.
March 9, 2009
MRI helps uncover evolution of postconcussion symptoms
By Wayne Forrest
Ohio researchers are using MRI to better understand how concussion symptoms evolve in young patients and what cases may have lingering aftereffects. So far, they have found that one in four children with a traumatic brain injury or concussion displayed significant postconcussive symptoms more than a year after the injury.
March 4, 2009
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Imaging shows signs of melamine poisoning in Chinese infants
By Cynthia E. Keen
Chinese infants who ingested baby formula contaminated with industrial chemicals demonstrated signs of urinary obstruction that can be visualized on CT and sonography exams, according to a new study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
March 1, 2009
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New location recommended for ovarian shielding in girls
By Cynthia E. Keen
Where should ovarian shielding be placed when taking x-ray exams of girls? The common medical assumption that lead ovarian shields should be placed midline of the pelvis is being challenged by researchers at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland.
March 1, 2009
Study finds intravenous contrast CT safe for kids
By Cynthia E. Keen
A study of contrast CT exams performed on more than 12,000 children has revealed that the risk of reactions to nonionic intravenous contrast material is exceedingly low and the reactions themselves are mild.
February 24, 2009
Finnish study finds unnecessary pediatric CT exams
By Cynthia E. Keen
Nearly one-third of a sample of pediatric CT scans from a hospital in Finland were found to be clinically unjustifiable, according to research published online in the journal European Radiology.
February 19, 2009
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Image Gently organizers look ahead on 1-year anniversary: Part 1
By Cynthia E. Keen
One year ago, a group of radiology and pediatric organizations launched the Image Gently campaign to raise awareness about pediatric radiation dose during CT scans. Twelve months later, the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging has succeeded in taking its message to North American radiologists and is now looking to expand its focus, both internationally and to parents and pediatricians.
February 5, 2009
JAMA paper blasts cardiac CT dose; bad news for mammography
By Brian Casey
February 2, 2009
MRI shows marijuana disrupts brain function
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Pediatric researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia used MR scanning with diffusion tensor imaging to determine that adolescents and young adult heavy users of marijuana are more likely than nonusers to have disrupted brain development.
February 2, 2009
Image Gently campaign targets parents for 2009 initiative
By Cynthia E. Keen
After a year of targeting medical imaging professionals for its Image Gently radiation dose awareness campaign, the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging this week is launching a new global campaign aimed at educating parents and pediatricians about the potential dangers of radiation dose.
February 2, 2009
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By Cynthia E. Keen
February 1, 2009
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