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MRI shows white-matter lesions growing before onset of MCI

May 16, 2012 -- 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.

Critical test results: Make every effort to communicate

May 15, 2012 -- Communication breakdown for critical test results is an important healthcare issue that can negatively affect patient safety, said Dr. Jonathan Berlin in a May 15 presentation at RADExpo 2012: Spring PACS Symposium, an AuntMinnie.com virtual conference.

Structured reports offer myriad benefits to radiology
May 15, 2012 -- TORONTO - The use of structured reports in radiology will allow the uncomplicated retrieval of pertinent information for referring physicians, opening up many potential applications, according to a talk at the Medical Imaging Informatics and Teleradiology conference.

BI-RADS for breast MRI works well in predicting malignancy
May 15, 2012 -- 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.

Laxative-free VC delivers high sensitivity, easy prep

May 14, 2012 -- 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.

Local PACS firms rule as China begins digital leap forward

May 14, 2012 -- TORONTO - The Chinese government is heavily investing in healthcare IT infrastructure; however, the PACS and digital revolution in China are still immature, and local firms dominate despite the presence of multinational competitors, according to a presentation at this week's Medical Imaging Informatics and Teleradiology conference.

Multiplanar MIPs show more pulmonary nodules
May 14, 2012 -- Conventional axial CT scans may not be up for the job of detecting all pulmonary nodules, but maximum intensity projection (MIP) postprocessing can lend a much-needed helping hand, Australian researchers have found.

Decision-support software reduces emergency CT orders by 10%
May 11, 2012 -- A decision-support software tool that requires emergency department physicians to explain why they are ordering CT scans reduced the number of abdominal studies being performed at a Philadelphia hospital by 10%, according to a study presented on Friday at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine meeting in Chicago.

The Profit Center: Part 25 -- How safe is hospital employment?

May 11, 2012 -- In this latest Profit Center installment, healthcare business and legal affairs expert Mark Weiss discusses hospital employment for radiologists, and whether it's really the "safe" career option it's being pitched to be.

Study reports APBI is effective for treating DCIS
May 11, 2012 -- Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy appears to be an effective treatment for patients diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), according to a study presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons annual meeting held in Phoenix last week.

Radiologists are consistent when reading VC studies
May 11, 2012 -- Radiologists show a high degree of consistency when interpreting virtual colonoscopy studies, according to research presented at the recent American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting in Vancouver.

ESTRO: Study positive about APBI brachytherapy

May 11, 2012 -- Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy produces comparable local recurrence outcomes with much better cosmesis compared to whole-breast irradiation, according to research presented on Friday at the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) World Congress of Brachytherapy in Barcelona, Spain.

ESTRO: ARCON therapy oxygenates head/neck cancer tumors
May 10, 2012 -- A new radiation therapy technique has been proved effective for treating patients with head and neck cancers who have low hemoglobin levels, according to research presented at the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) annual meeting being held this week in Barcelona, Spain.

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