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August 2008 Blog Posts (92)

Website Review: New site for radiology bound med students! Wiki-model RadzApp enters the house of radiology.

We have the fortunate opportunity to review a new site in the world of radiology targetted to medical students who are applying for radiology. It is a Wikipedia style website detailing resources important in the residency application process. We all know how stressful and daunting the application process is. As per the founder of Radzapp, "It has been difficult finding the right information on applying. SDN and AuntMinnie are great, but the forum format… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on August 25, 2008 at 11:44am — No Comments

Henry Ford Radiology Wins Gold in Imaging Technology: Teleradiology for the Olympic Atheletes!!

The Beijing Olympics amidst the grandiose opening and days of exciting games, presented much scope for technological applications. The latest comes in medical technology whereby it is not only possible to witness live ultrasound of an athlete via the internet, but also carry out prognosis for athletes’ susceptibility towards injuries.

The Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has undertaken a research program being funded by General Electric to improve the health of athletes on the field.… Continue

Added by Ana on August 24, 2008 at 5:44pm — No Comments

Breast cancer recurrence more common in some women

A recent Study on woman breast cancer has suggested that women with certain kind of breast cancer might have higher recurrence risk. The article reports that early breast cancer patients the positive-hormone status might help in forecasting if there is a need for extended treatment for the patients to prevent late recurrence.

The study was published in the online “Journal of the National Cancer Institute”, U.S.A. Researchers had analyzed data of two thousand eight hundred and thirty… Continue

Added by Ana on August 24, 2008 at 5:08pm — No Comments

New graphical user interface addresses MR reconstruction

August 22, 2008 New graphical user interface addresses MR reconstruction Douglas Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Susceptibility-weighted MR imaging provides high-resolution, distortion-free blood oxygen level-dependent data for assessment of cerebral veins, blood products, and brain lesions. Currently, however, reconstruction of susceptibility-weighted imaging data is not implemented on all MR systems. A new German paper introduces a… Continue

Added by Diagnostic Imaging on August 22, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Image Gently alliance pushes pediatric radiation dose standards

August 22, 2008 Image Gently alliance pushes pediatric radiation dose standards H. A. Abella ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In a breakthrough for pediatric radiology, the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging hosted the first pediatric CT vendor summit aimed at the standardization of radiation dose settings and display language for pediatric CT scanners. "Children are not just smaller adults. Their bodies are different and require a… Continue

Added by Diagnostic Imaging on August 22, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

NBC Airs Segment about Radiation Exposure!

NBC's head medical correspondent airs segment about radiation exposure. Educates public about self-referral, importance of ACR (American College of Radiology) facility accreditation, and more. Please follow this link to see the actual video on NBC about radiation exposure.

Added by Ana on August 22, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

MeDiSol, QUBYX, and Matrox Graphics to deliver medical display solutions with a calibration package that includes luminance uniformity correction

MeDiSol, a division of Rein EDV GmbH, recently announced that it is bundling QUBYX PerfectLum calibration software–including support for Matrox Xenia DLC technology–with MeDiSol VIEWMEDIC displays.

While some other display calibration solutions enable technicians to measure luminance discrepancies between various points on the screen to determine whether or not the display is compliant with industry standards, QUBYX PerfectLum combined with Matrox Xenia Series display controller… Continue

Added by S. Kelly on August 22, 2008 at 10:35am — 1 Comment

Are we what our molecules make us?

August 21, 2008 Are we what our molecules make us? Greg Freiherr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've heard it since childhood: You either have chemistry with another person or not. PET imaging now is turning common sense into science. Using PET, researchers at Ludwig Maximilians-University in Munich have validated a long-held theory that individual personality traits are determined by chemistry in the brain's endorphin system. …

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Added by Diagnostic Imaging on August 21, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Doctors without Borders Has an Opening for a Radiologist

Doctors without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres) has an immediate opening for a radiologist who can support and implement the following key recommendations as part of a program to implement the "Diagnostic Strategy 2008-2010." * Ultrasound for diagnosis in hospitals where Doctors without Borders supports obstetrics, gynecology and or surgical programs; * X-ray in TB/HIV programs; and * X-ray in all surgical programs with an orthopedic focus The… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on August 21, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Panel pans FDG-PET evidence for expanded Medicare coverage

August 20, 2008 Panel pans FDG-PET evidence for expanded Medicare coverage H. A. Abella ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services advisory panel has found that most available clinical data for nine conditionally approved cancer indications of FDG-PET, evaluated by the National Oncologic PET Registry and a separate Canadian study, are too ambivalent to support Medicare coverage. The nine-member Medicare Evidence… Continue

Added by Diagnostic Imaging on August 20, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Resource page created for radiology residents taking upcoming ABR Physics Boards!

With the upcoming ABR Physics boards in less than a month, radRounds has put together a brief resource page. We will continue to work on this and this page will evolve with time. Please let us know if you'd like to see any specific content or have suggestions!

Please visit our physics resources page for links to important learning modules and other webpages essential for radiologic physics studying

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on August 20, 2008 at 5:52pm — No Comments

Coronis Fusion 6MP DL is the world's first six MegaPixel diagnostic display by Barco

Coronis Fusion 6MP DL, which is the world's first six MegaPixel diagnostic display system engineered and developed by Barco, is quickly finding acceptance in the radiology reading room. After some early contracts in the Australia, Belgium, Korea, Germany, USA and France, Barco announced recently that it has received an important order for this product from the Beatrix Hospital in the Netherlands.

Coronis Fusion 6MP DL is the latest offering from Barco's diagnostic display.… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on August 20, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

PET links brain chemistry, personality

August 20, 2008 PET links brain chemistry, personality H. A. Abella ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the first study of its kind, German researchers have shown a correlation between healthy people's personalities and their brain chemistry using PET. Findings could lead to better understanding and treatment of addictive behavior. Multiple studies have cemented the theory that genetic or acquired anomalies of the brain's endorphine or reward… Continue

Added by Diagnostic Imaging on August 20, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

Researchers have found that PET may become one of the most preferred imaging methods for the individualized therapy

Researchers have found that PET may become one of the most preferred imaging methods for the individualized therapy mainly for disorders which are caused by addictive behaviours. Researchers who use positron emission tomography (PET) have recently validated the well known theory that individual personality traits like reward dependency is connected to brain chemistry.

For the study, the researchers had evaluated some 20 odd males with no history of any substance abuse. The… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on August 19, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Thoracic aortic stenting tops surgery for management of blunt trauma

August 19, 2008 Thoracic aortic stenting tops surgery for management of blunt trauma H. A. Abella -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Endovascular repair is better and safer than surgery for the treatment of blunt thoracic aortic trauma, according to the largest review of clinical data to date comparing both procedures. Stent-grafts could save more lives and reduce the risk of paraplegia, a frequent surgical complication. Nearly one-quarter of all… Continue

Added by Diagnostic Imaging on August 19, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

Over-the-counter anesthetic gel reduces mammogram discomfort

August 18, 2008 Over-the-counter anesthetic gel reduces mammogram discomfort The Radiological Society of North America -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The simple application of lidocaine gel may reduce the breast discomfort some women experience during mammography exams, according to the results of a clinical trial from Idaho. Compression and the occasional discomfort and pain it brings in the breasts lead many women to avoid mammograms… Continue

Added by Diagnostic Imaging on August 18, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Radiology as Art - Amazing site. Medical imaging is truly beautiful.

We had the most lucky discovery this past weekend of a very beautiful and creative site, www.radiologyart.com! We radiologists are all very visual individuals and frequently have a background in photography and art. This fine site is one demonstration of the creative potential of combining art and technology. The images speak for themselves. See these examples:…

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Added by radRounds Radiology Network on August 17, 2008 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Carotid ultrasound predicts stroke, heart attack risk

August 15, 2008 Carotid ultrasound predicts stroke, heart attack risk H. A. Abella -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Evaluation of carotid artery plaque density performed on serial ultrasound scans could help identify patients at high risk for a heart attack or other adverse cardiovascular events, according to Austrian researchers. Physicians know that the majority of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events occur in patients whose blood vessels… Continue

Added by Diagnostic Imaging on August 15, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Of heroes and teams

August 14, 2008 Of heroes and teams Greg Freiherr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two virtual soccer clubs -- Predator F.C. and F50 -- would seem to have markedly different approaches to success. The Predator players focus on teamwork, determination, and precision. F50 players favor flair, flamboyance, and speed. Last year, Adidas leveraged the mottos of these two teams as part of a marketing campaign that urges kids aged 15 to 17 to open their… Continue

Added by Diagnostic Imaging on August 14, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

MRI spots early biological markers of Alzheimer’s

August 14, 2008 MRI spots early biological markers of Alzheimer’s H. A. Abella -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The era of postautopsy confirmation of Alzheimer's disease may be coming to an end. MR imaging could spot signs of brain deterioration predictive of cognitive decline months, even years, before the onset of dementia, according to recent studies performed in Canada, Europe, and the U.S. Clinical studies have found significant links… Continue

Added by Diagnostic Imaging on August 14, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments