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Emergency room CT scanning of teenagers skyrockets

February 13, 2008 Emergency room CT scanning of teenagers skyrockets H. A. Abella -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The number of emergency department pediatric CT studies performed in such clinical areas as chest imaging may have increased more than 400% in less than a decade, according to University of North Carolina researchers. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable. Mounting evidence in the clinical literature suggests that the utilization… Continue

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Reasons for computed or digital radiography vary, but both do the job

February 12, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Reasons for computed or digital radiography vary, but both do the job -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Most U.S. healthcare facilities have digital imaging technology in the form of either CR or DR. The decision is not when to go digital, but which technology is the most appropriate for each location. Faced with limited budgets and space and other constraints, managers must decide which platform represents the… Continue

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Labor bureau predicts end for chronic tech shortage

February 12, 2008 Labor bureau predicts end for chronic tech shortage Marjorie Preston -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Workforce projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest the supply of imaging and radiation oncology technologists may exceed demand by 2016, despite a flat school enrollment. A study by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists suggests that, if BLS forecasts are accurate, the industry could be producing… Continue

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Ultrasound predicts spontaneous onset of labor and successful delivery in prolonged pregnancies

February 19, 2008 Ultrasound predicts spontaneous onset of labor and successful delivery in prolonged pregnancies Wendy Despain -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ultrasound assessment of cervical length in first pregnancies past 41 weeks can serve as an independent predictor of the likelihood of spontaneous labor and successful vaginal delivery. Cervical length was shorter in women who experienced spontaneous onset of labor. Dr. P. Vankayalapati… Continue

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Ultrasound matches MRI and gold standard tests in detecting extent of Crohn’s disease

February 11, 2008 Ultrasound matches MRI and gold standard tests in detecting extent of Crohn’s disease Wendy Despain -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Color Doppler flow and sonographic wall thickness are as good as — and in some cases better than — contrast MRI for showing the extent of Crohn's disease. Both ultrasound and MRI match clinical results from barium studies, surgery, and colonoscopy. Dr. María J. Martínez and colleagues in the… Continue

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Echocardiography society issues new guidelines for carotid ultrasound

February 11, 2008 Echocardiography society issues new guidelines for carotid ultrasound H. A. Abella -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The American Society of Echocardiography has issued a new consensus statement for interpreting and responding to results of carotid artery ultrasound. The guidelines set carotid artery wall thickness values greater than the 75th percentile as the threshold for aggressive treatment. Carotid ultrasound has been used… Continue

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Study challenges night call ban for first-year residents

February 8, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Study challenges night call ban for first-year residents Change in eligibility requirements to 12 months of residency training could affect smaller programs Sarah Jersild -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The decision may have been made, but the war of words surrounding the Resident Review Committee for Radiology's resolution to change call eligibility requirements from six to 12 month of residency training… Continue

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Roper St. Francis gains advantages from CR/DR

February 8, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Roper St. Francis gains advantages from CR/DR Achieving optimal cost and time efficiencies requires proper blending of both systems By Michael Ricciardone and Betty Ward -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Managing CR and DR implementations is a carefully orchestrated effort at Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Charleston, SC. Our healthcare system includes two hospitals in Charleston (Bon Secours St. Francis and… Continue

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NightHawk’s Berger donates $1.5 million to RSNA scholarship fund

February 8, 2008 NightHawk’s Berger donates $1.5 million to RSNA scholarship fund James Brice -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Paul E. Berger, founder and CEO of NightHawk Radiology Services, has donated $1.5 million to the RSNA's Research and Education Foundation to endow the Derek Harwood-Nash Scholar Grant. The donation is the largest gift to the fund by a single member in the 24-year history of the foundation. The Harwood-Nash fellowship… Continue

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MeritCare Health seeks lower dose, faster diagnosis

February 8, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. MeritCare Health seeks lower dose, faster diagnosis On plains of North Dakota, digital systems make sense, as PACS can transmit to a centralized point By Cathy Holmen, RT(R), and Brent Colby -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The MeritCare Health System is committed to using digital imaging technology to deliver better patient care. Our two hospitals in the Fargo, ND, area have a combined total of 583 beds. We… Continue

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Children’s ATV injuries show consistent patterns

February 8, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Children’s ATV injuries show consistent patterns -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Researchers have identified patterns to injuries suffered by children in all-terrain vehicles that might help radiologists better diagnose the children's trauma. Dr. Chetan C. Shah, a radiology fellow, and colleagues reviewed the records of 500 consecutive children (six months to 19 years old) admitted to Children's Hospital… Continue

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Three-D techniques showcase the pancreas and biliary

February 7, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Three-D techniques showcase the pancreas and biliary Advanced postprocessing aids diagnosis and surgical planning and helps radiologists problem-solve and communicate with referrers By Eric P. Tamm, M.D., Aparna Balachandran, M.D., Priya Bhosale, M.D., and Janio Szklaruk, M.D., Ph.D. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The advent of multislice CT, advanced computer workstations, and 3D and postprocessing… Continue