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RadRounds Radiology Network's Blog – November 2008 Archive (24)

New Research: Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Detection of Rheumatoid Arthritis

(radRounds) -- According to a prospective longitudinal study conducted by some U.S. and U.K. researchers and published in the October issue of “Arthritis & Rheumatism.” When rheumatoid arthritis is in clinical remission even then if structural deterioration were to continue, the probable cause for that appears to be subclinical joint inflammation, this inflammation can be detected by using ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),

The study is probably the first to show… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on November 6, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Earning Opportunity ($200 Honorarium) sponsored by HRA Research

This opportunity was posted by HRA Research on November 6th 2008. Space is limited.

HRA Research is conducting a study on "New Approach to Breast Cancer Testing”. If you are a Radiologist, specializing in breast screening and diagnostic imaging follow-up, or if you are an Interventional Radiologist, performing and/or assisting in breast biopsies, we would like to invite you to take part in this study. The interview would last approximately 60 minutes and you would receive an… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on November 6, 2008 at 3:03pm — No Comments

Apple at RSNA 2008: Osirix, iPhone, and Macs - Preview and Schedule of Events

Due to the overwhelming number of requests by many radiologists from around the world including many radRounds members, we have decided to put together a brief overview, preview, and schedule of events for workshops and educational sessions related to OsiriX, iPhone, and Apple Macs at the upcoming RSNA 2008 in Chicago.

Introduction to OsiriX - The Mac OS X Open Source Medical Imaging Viewer

This hands-on workshop will take you through the basic installation, set-up and… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on November 5, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

New Study reinforces the power of CT to help answer questions in child abuse

A study published recently in the October issue of Pediatrics suggests that there might be many clinical markers that can help in distinguishing abusive from non-abusive head trauma particularly in young children. In this study the researchers from Japan compared characteristics of both abusive and non-abusive head trauma where computed tomography was widely and more easily available.

Dr. Takeo Fujiwara from the National Institute of Public Health in Saitama, Japan and his colleagues… Continue

Added by radRounds Radiology Network on November 4, 2008 at 3:29pm — No Comments