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JACC: Prospective CCTA cuts radiation dose by two-thirds
By Eric Barnes
Confirming the results of several smaller studies, the multinational PROTECTION III study found that applying prospective electrocardiogram triggering to coronary CT angiography (CCTA) reduced radiation dose by two-thirds without any drop in image quality, according to a study in the May JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.
May 17, 2012
CT of 154-year-old brain injury offers lessons for today
By Eric Barnes
Railroad supervisor Phineas Gage suffered a terrible accident in 1848 when an explosion drove a metal rod though his left cheek and out the top of his head. But Gage didn't die from the accident, and his case now offers valuable insight into brain function, according to an article in PLoS One.
May 16, 2012
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Ziltron launches radiology Facebook game
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ziltron said it has launched a Facebook game called X-Ray Ninja in an effort to raise professional interest in the field of radiology.
May 15, 2012
MRI shows white-matter lesions growing before onset of MCI
By Wayne Forrest
MR images can show the growth of white-matter lesions in the brains of older people as early as 10 years before the onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a study by Oregon researchers.
May 15, 2012
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Study to use MRI on football players' brains
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers have recruited 50 veterans of the National Football League (NFL) to undergo different MRI techniques to determine the long-term effects of repeated hits to the head.
May 14, 2012
Philips reaches transesophageal echo milestone
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has reached a milestone with the 2,500th installation of its Live 3D transesophageal echocardiography technology for cardiac care.
May 14, 2012
Merge inks Advocate contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare IT and advanced visualization developer Merge Healthcare announced that Advocate Health Care has implemented Merge Cardiology Solutions.
May 14, 2012
CEUS can effectively monitor AAA repair
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is effective for monitoring patients receiving endovascular aneurysm repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), according to a study published in Radiology.
May 14, 2012
Viztek upgrades Opal-Ortho PACS
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging informatics firm Viztek has released an upgrade for its Opal-Ortho PACS for orthopedic practices.
May 14, 2012
BI-RADS for breast MRI works well in predicting malignancy
By Wayne Forrest
In a large prospective, multicenter trial, researchers found that the recently adopted BI-RADS categories for breast MRI work well in predicting which patients are most likely to have malignant lesions. Mass shape and contrast enhancement patterns were most predictive of cancerous lesions, according to a study published online May 15 in Radiology.
May 14, 2012
Laxative-free VC delivers high sensitivity, easy prep
By Eric Barnes
Laxative-free virtual colonoscopy showed high sensitivity for lesion detection and an improved patient experience compared to invasive optical colonoscopy following cathartic bowel cleansing, according to results published in the May 15 Annals of Internal Medicine.
May 13, 2012
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AuntMinnie.com Cardiac Imaging Insider
By Eric Barnes
May 13, 2012
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