Pediatric Radiology: Page 87

CT experts grapple with rising concerns about radiation dose
By Brian Casey
LAS VEGAS - Finding ways to handle rising concerns over radiation dose from CT scanning was the subject of a series of presentations Tuesday at Stanford University's International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT. While several of CT's leading experts expressed frustration about the level of misinformation in the lay press on radiation dose, they acknowledged that more needs to be done to reduce dose to the lowest possible levels.
May 13, 2008
Molecular Insight launches new Azedra trials
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals of Cambridge, MA, has initiated a phase II clinical trial of Azedra, a small-molecule targeted radiotherapeutic agent for the treatment of children with neuroblastoma, the company said.
April 30, 2008
Criticism aimed at radiation-estimate Web site
By Lin Muschlitz
The need to eliminate misunderstandings about the radiation dose of advanced imaging exams persists, especially as the number of studies rises. But when is information useful, and when is it confusing? American Imaging Management of Chicago is tackling the issue with its patient exposure Web tool, but has drawn criticism for what some imaging experts see as questionable comparisons.
April 17, 2008
3D ultrasound can improve life for sonographers, save money
By Erik L. Ridley
SAN DIEGO - A growing body of research continues to advance the clinical and efficiency benefits of 3D ultrasound, but the technology may also offer a means of addressing the painful and costly issue of repetitive stress injuries in sonographers, according to a pair of studies presented at the recent 2008 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) meeting.
March 17, 2008
Pediatric CT dose drops with breast shields plus tube modulation
By Eric Barnes
Considering the heightened sensitivity of young patients to radiation's ill effects, and the approximately 7 million CT scans of U.S. children annually, radiologists are working overtime to minimize the dose for these patients. Researchers from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, have recently found that the radiation dose of pediatric thoracic CT scans can be cut by more than half using breast shields with dose modulation software.
February 25, 2008
Groups advocate less radiation for kids
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Thirteen radiology-related organizations are urging healthcare practitioners to significantly reduce the amount of radiation administered to children during imaging scans.
January 22, 2008
Invivo aids in conjoined twin procedure
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Orlando, FL-based Invivo had a hand in last year's study to surgically separate a pair of conjoined twins at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at the Stanford University Medical Center in Stanford, CA.
January 22, 2008
FDA extends Cardiolite patent for pediatric use
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the patent on Cardiolite for pediatric applications, effective January 8.
January 21, 2008
AJR study: Women more likely to have gadolinium reactions, but acute cases remain mostly mild
By Shalmali Pal
Female patients are more likely to experience reactions to gadolinium-based contrast agents, especially as adults, according to a new study. Although the majority of these reactions are quite mild, clinicians who perform contrast-enhanced MR studies should be prepared to manage them, stated the authors.
December 20, 2007
NeuroLogica notches 50th hospital sale
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Portable CT developer NeuroLogica of Danvers, MA, announced that a Greensboro, NC, hospital is the 50th hospital to purchase its CereTom portable CT scanner.
November 27, 2007
RSNA 2007
Advanced Imaging Research displays an MRI infant restraint system at RSNA 2007 (doll not included.)
November 26, 2007
Insight Agents launches contrast media in Europe
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
German contrast media developer Insight Agents announced the European launch of two new generic contrast media products, one for x-ray and CT in Germany, and one for MRI in 22 European countries.
November 25, 2007
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