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Study recommends standardized image reject methodology

May 27, 2008 Study recommends standardized image reject methodology Douglas Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digital radiography systems are in common use for medical imaging, yet few studies have examined computed radiography quality performance in terms of reject rates. This lack is due primarily to difficulty in obtaining the data required to calculate reject statistics. "This problem has been further compounded by the lack of software… Continue

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Radiologists Need to “Image Gently” Attention to Decreasing CT Dose for Pediatric Patients is a Gift that Lasts a Lifetime

Radiologists Need to “Image Gently” Attention to Decreasing CT Dose for Pediatric Patients is a Gift that Lasts a Lifetime

As the Image Gently campaign shifts into high gear since its Jan. 22 launch, ACR officials report a “strong, positive reception” from its target audience: the nation’s physicians, radiologic technologists and medical physicists who serve a primary role in medical imaging.

The campaign is sponsored by the Alliance for Safety in Pediatric Imaging, whose… Continue

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Optic nerve sonography reliably indicates intracranial pressure

May 26, 2008 Optic nerve sonography reliably indicates intracranial pressure Wendy Despain -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ultrasound measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter can gauge intracranial pressure in patients who cannot tolerate invasive assessments. Sonography has proved useful in brain-injured pediatric patients, and a recent study confirmed that optic nerve sheath diameter correlates with intracranial pressure in adults with brain… Continue

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Medical Physicists Key to “Image Gently™” Success Campaign aimed at prudent pediatric imaging continues strong national push

Medical Physicists Key to “Image Gently™” Success Campaign aimed at prudent pediatric imaging continues strong national push

Since the Jan. 22 inauguration of the Image Gently™ campaign, the message from the four charter members of the Alliance for Safety in Pediatric Imaging — the Society for Pediatric Radiology, the ACR, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine — has been directed at the nation’s radiologists and… Continue

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“Image Gently” Pediatric Campaign Underway Educates Providers of Pediatric Imaging on the Need to “Child-Size” Radiation Dose

“Image Gently” Pediatric Campaign Underway Educates Providers of Pediatric Imaging on the Need to “Child-Size” Radiation Dose

On Jan. 22, 2008, the charter members of the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging — the Society for Pediatric Radiology, the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine — launched the highly anticipated Image Gently campaign, a national initiative that will… Continue

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More Than 1,000 Imaging Providers Pledge to “Image Gently”

More Than 1,000 Imaging Providers Pledge to “Image Gently”

Since the Jan. 22 launch of the “Image Gently” campaign (www.imagegently.org), more than 1,000 imaging providers, representing more than 800 facilities nationwide, have taken the Image Gently pledge to reduce the radiation dose estimate used in the performance of computed tomography (CT) scans on children.

The Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging launched… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on May 25, 2008 at 1:40pm — 1 Comment

Regulation: the case for global harmony

May 23, 2008 Regulation: the case for global harmony Greg Freiherr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congress is scared. It should be. In deference to a global economy, U.S. safety regulators have allowed in tainted pet food, medical supplies, toothpaste, and toys. Now Congress is getting tough. Unfortunately, it's planning a solution that has a much simpler fix. Legislators are considering legislation, the FDA Globalization Act of 2008, which… Continue

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Fallen MRI pioneer’s legacy shines beyond the world of science

May 23, 2008 Fallen MRI pioneer’s legacy shines beyond the world of science H. A. Abella -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When physicist and inventor Herman Yaggi Carr, Ph.D., died, his survivors remembered him in two ways: First and foremost, as a staunch pacifist and humanist. Second, as the unsung hero of MRI. Carr believed wholeheartedly in serendipity, humility, and world peace, said his daughter, Amanda C. Sozer, Ph.D. In a curious stroke of… Continue

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Angio embolization staunches GI hemorrhage when surgery fails

May 23, 2008 Angio embolization staunches GI hemorrhage when surgery fails Shalmali Pal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Angiographic embolization is deployed routinely for colonic hemorrhage and hemobilia, but it has received limited attention for treating upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding. An international group of surgeons and radiologists evaluated the safety and efficacy of angiographic embolization for GI hemorrhage and found that it can… Continue

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radRounds is now over 520 members!

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on May 22, 2008 at 11:00pm — 8 Comments

CMS commences national coverage analysis for CT colonography

May 21, 2008 CMS commences national coverage analysis for CT colonography Shalmali Pal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is now accepting public comments on national coverage for CT colonography. Comments will be accepted through June 18, 2008, at the CMS web site. Currently, Medicare does not list CTC as a possible coverage option under the colorectal cancer screening benefit. But the inclusion of CTC… Continue

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

ACR Meeting Update: RADPAC on track for record contributions and great success

On Tuesday, May 20th, the ACR (American College of Radiology) held its RADPAC Gala. The RADPAC efforts are on track for record participation under the leadership of the esteemed Dr. James Thrall of Massachusetts General Hospital. The night was filled with active participation of over 750 radiologists and radiation oncologists from throughout the country. This dinner marks the eve of the ACR's Capital Hill Day on May 21st. The night featured Congressman, House of Representative of New Jersey,… Continue

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ACR and ARRS Merger?

American College of Radiology and American Roentgen Ray Society have announced that there is intensive discussion regarding a merger of the two very large and successful radiology societies. An FAQ was release by the ACR at their annual meeting which basically states the following: FAQs Why is the college considering this? - There are 55 separate radiology organizations, and that this dissipates resources in terms of both human and monetary resources;… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on May 21, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Multislice CT pops the cork noninvasively

May 20, 2008 Multislice CT pops the cork noninvasively Douglas Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It may be too soon for a television series called "CSI: Radiology," but multislice CT technology is finding uses beyond the realms of clinical or even forensic medicine. Swiss researchers have devised a way to detect smuggled dissolved cocaine using MSCT scanners (AJR:190, May 2008). Smuggled dissolved drugs, particularly cocaine, in bottled… Continue

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Long Island radiology group files antitrust lawsuit against CareCore National

May 20, 2008 Long Island radiology group files antitrust lawsuit against CareCore National H. A. Abella -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jericho Specialty Imaging, an imaging facility based in New Hyde Park, NY, has filed an antitrust complaint against CareCore National, a radiology management service company that contracts with major health maintenance organizations. The lawsuit is the latest in a series of accusations of unfair competition by… Continue

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Debate over who controls PACS, IT or radiology, spices SIIM meeting

May 20, 2008 Debate over who controls PACS, IT or radiology, spices SIIM meeting John C. Hayes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In truth, the choices may not be all that stark, but there remains a debate over who controls the PACS — radiology or IT — and it was played out Saturday between two able advocates. Much of what is considered PACS today is already under control of the IT department, said Dr. Paul Chang of the University of Chicago.… Continue

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ACR, ARRS seek partnership, possible merger

May 20, 2008 ACR, ARRS seek partnership, possible merger H. A. Abella -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The American College of Radiology and the American Roentgen Ray Society are looking into collaborative efforts, possibly including a merger, according to ACR officials. The potential relationship would seek to leverage the best services and offerings from both organizations to better meet the needs of radiologists and medical physicists,… Continue

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Canadian agency pulls plug on molybdenum reactors

May 19, 2008 Canadian agency pulls plug on molybdenum reactors James Brice -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atomic Energy Canada has halted development work on twin reactors at Chalk River, ON. They were the planned successors for an aging research nuclear reactor that is the source of molybdenum-99 isotope used in 19 million nuclear medicine imaging procedures annually. Atomic Energy Canada (AECL) announced May 16 that work on the reactors would… Continue

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CAD helps spot smaller cancers but may not change detection rate

May 19, 2008 CAD helps spot smaller cancers but may not change detection rate John C. Hayes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Computer-aided detection will probably help radiologists detect small cancers earlier but will not increase the cancer detection rate, according to a CAD expert. Yulei Jiang, Ph.D., of the University of Chicago, a leading CAD research center, presented the results of an analysis of multiple trials that have examined the… Continue

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Brit Systems unveils PACS bundles, remote reading services

May 19, 2008 Brit Systems unveils PACS bundles, remote reading services Greg Freiherr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brit Systems reached out to imaging centers, clinics, and offices at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine meeting with PACS bundles. The company also unveiled a package to support outsourced radiology reading services. The PACS bundles feature "right-sized" configurations designed for operations with restricted budgets… Continue

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