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Varian Medical Systems To Showcase Image-Guided Radiotherapy, Radiosurgery, And X-ray Imaging Technologies At Major Medical Meetings In Asia

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Varian Medical Systems, Inc... (Source: MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today)

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The indeterminate adrenal lesion.

Cancer Imaging — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:02:03 +0100

Authors: Anju S, Jon W, Isaac R F, Rodney H R With the increasing use of abdominal cross-sectional imaging, incidental adrenal masses are being detected more often. The important clinical question is whether these lesions are benign adenomas or malignant primary or secondary masses. Benign adrenal masses such as lipid-rich adenomas, myelolipomas, adrenal cysts and adrenal haemorrhage have pathognomonic cross-sectional imaging appearances. However, there remains a significant overlap between imaging features of some lipid-poor adenomas and malignant lesions. The nature of incidentally detected adrenal masses can be determined with a high degree of accuracy using computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) alone. Positron emission tomography (PET) is also increasingly u...

Extrarenal malignant rhabdoid tumors: radiologic findings with histopathologic correlation.

Cancer Imaging — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:02:03 +0100

We present rare uterine and hepatic MRT and their computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound imaging features with histopathologic correlation. Although the final diagnosis is based largely on histopathology, radiologists should include MRT in their differential considerations, regardless of tumor location, when they are dealing with an extremely aggressive tumor of early childhood. PMID: 20299301 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cancer Imaging)

FDG-PET/CT findings of a metastatic pituitary tumor.

Cancer Imaging — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:02:03 +0100

Authors: Yashar I, Daniel E A, Yonglin P The authors report the fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography(PET)/computed tomography (CT) findings of a rare case of growth hormone-secreting pituitary carcinoma with multiple metastatic lesions to the skeleton. A 31-year-old male had presented with acromegaly and had received transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary tumor and adjuvant radiotherapy. However, the tumor recurred with local invasions and the patient underwent more resections and adjuvant chemotherapy. Several months later, the patient developed rising levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 and whole-body FDG-PET/CT scanning revealed multiple hypermetabolic lesions throughout the skeleton compatible with metastasis. PMID: 20299302 [PubMed - in process] (Source: ...

Waste not, want not: Getting the most from imaging procedures

Diagnostic Imaging — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:01 +0100

The amount of data obtained in a single MR or CT scan is mind-boggling. At least some of the data radiologists throw away could save patients money while reducing their exposure to radiation and risk of complications from invasive procedures. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)

MRI Findings in Lymphomatosis Cerebri: Description of a Case and Revision of the Literature

Journal of Neuroimaging — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We present our findings along with a review of the neuroradiological literature. J Neuroimaging 2010;XX:1-4. (Source: Journal of Neuroimaging)

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Merge begins cash tender offer for Amicas

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:23:23 +0100

Healthcare IT and advanced visualization developer Merge Healthcare on Friday (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Siemens' PETNet offers free NaF-18

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:13:50 +0100

Siemens Healthcare will use its PETNet Solutions wholly owned subsidiary and (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

RamSoft partners with ERadiology

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:01:42 +0100

PACS vendor RamSoft is teaming with ERadiology to combine RamSoft's PowerServer (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Analog Devices debuts data converter for MRI

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:49:55 +0100

Analog Devices has unveiled a new digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that would (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

SIR: Cryotherapy Effective in Soft Tissue (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Radiology — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:13:17 +0100

TAMPA (MedPage Today) -- For patients with inoperable metastatic disease in soft tissues, cryotherapy may be an option, researchers said here. (Source: MedPage Today Radiology)

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Attendance at ECR 2010 rose by 5%

Diagnostic Imaging — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:00:01 +0100

The overall number of attendees at this year’s European Congress of Radiology was 19,017, representing an increase of nearly 5% compared with the 2009 event, according to congress organizers. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)

SIR: Combo of Embolization and Bevacizumab Safe (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Radiology — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:48:38 +0100

TAMPA (MedPage Today) -- Giving bevacizumab (Avastin) concurrently with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is reasonably well tolerated and appears to be effective in patients with inoperable hepatocellular carcinoma, researchers said here. (Source: MedPage Today Radiology)

SNM Warns Patients About Imaging Test Delays Due To Worldwide Mo-99 Shortage

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

WHO: Leaders of SNM Michael M. Graham, Ph.D., M.D., president, SNM Robert W. Atcher, Ph.D., M.B.A., past president, SNM; chair, SNM Medical Isotope Task Force Jeffrey P. Norenberg, Pharm.D., M.S... (Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today)

Arizona provider selects Epic for $73M EMR roll-out

Health Imaging News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:57:32 +0100

Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Ariz., has rolled out a $73.3 million, five-year EMR initiative to enhance healthcare delivery throughout its service area. The facility chose Epic as its EMR provider and plans on hiring 49 full-time IT professionals to build, develop, launch and maintain the EMR. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Arizona provider selects Epic for $73M EMR roll-out

Health Imaging News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:57:32 +0100

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McKesson lands three new contracts for Practice Partner

Health Imaging News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:34:08 +0100

Three physician practices have joined the ranks of users deploying McKesson’s Practice Partner EHR and practice management applications. (Source: Health Imaging News)

McKesson lands three new contracts for Practice Partner

Health Imaging News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:34:08 +0100

Three physician practices have joined the ranks of users deploying McKesson’s Practice Partner EHR and practice management applications. (Source: Health Imaging News)

RamSoft, ERadiology to provide web hosting app

Health Imaging News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:18:14 +0100

RamSoft has partnered with ERadiology to offer a hosting application that leverages digital imaging technology for equipment purchase and maintenance. (Source: Health Imaging News)

RamSoft, ERadiology to provide web hosting app

Health Imaging News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:18:14 +0100

RamSoft has partnered with ERadiology to offer a hosting application that leverages digital imaging technology for equipment purchase and maintenance. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Siemens AG restructures IT unit, eliminating 4,200 jobs

Health Imaging News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:30:52 +0100

Siemens AG is restructuring its IT business unit, eliminating some 4,200 jobs by 2011 while planning to make additional investments of more than $667 million by 2012, the company said. (Source: Health Imaging News)

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Siemens AG restructures IT unit, eliminating 4,200 jobs

Health Imaging News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:30:52 +0100

U.K. hospitals speed reporting times with speech recognition

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:17:54 +0100

With sufficient planning, a radiology department in a large, busy urban hospital (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Low-dose tomo beats chest DR for TB evaluations

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:13:46 +0100

Digital tomosynthesis may help assess pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) more thoroughly (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Ultrasonix releases SonixTouch add-on

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Ultrasound vendor Ultrasonix Medical has released an add-on to its SonixTouch (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

QuadraMed sells to Francisco Partners

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Healthcare IT firm QuadraMed has been sold to San Francisco-based Francisco (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

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FDA clears InfiMed DR systems

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

X-ray technology developer InfiMed has received clearance from the U.S. Food (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Carestream debuts CR/miniPACS software

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Carestream Health has launched new CR/miniPACS software for clinics and physicians' (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Arterial Distribution of Calibrated Tris-Acryl Gelatin and Polyvinyl Alcohol Embolization Microspheres in Sheep Uterus

CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:49:13 +0100

In conclusion, PVAMS have a more distal distribution in the sheep uterine vasculature, compared to TGMS. Such differences in partition, already described in the kidney embolization model, can ultimately explain the different clinical outcome reported with these two types of microspheres in uterine fibroid embolization. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Laboratory InvestigationDOI 10.1007/s00270-010-9822-1Authors Alexandre Laurent, Lariboisière Hospital, AP-HP Department of Interventional Neuroradiology 2 rue Ambroise Paré 75475 Paris Cedex 10 FranceMichel Wassef, Lariboisière Hospital, AP-HP Department of Pathology 2 rue Ambroise Paré 75475 Paris Cedex 10 FranceJulien Namur, Lariboisière Hospital, AP-HP Department of Pathology 2 rue Ambroise Paré 75475 Paris Cedex 10 Fran...

Pelvic Arterial Embolisation in a Trauma Patient with a Pre-Existing Aortobifemoral Graft

CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:49:11 +0100

We describe a rare case, which has not been previously reported in the literature, in which successful embolisation of a bleeding pelvic artery was carried out by way of the collateral artery pathways. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s00270-010-9831-0Authors Osama Abulaban, Queen Elizabeth Hospital University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TH UKJonathan Hopkins, Queen Elizabeth Hospital University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TH UKAndrew P. Willis, Queen Elizabeth Hospital University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TH UKRobert G. Jones, Queen Elizabeth Hospital University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2...

Association of inflammation of the left anterior descending coronary artery with cardiovascular risk factors, plaque burden and pericardial fat volume: a PET/CT study

European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:49:09 +0100

Conclusion FDG uptake measurement in the LAD correlates with hypertension, coronary heart disease, BMI, PFV and CPB. However, due to myocardial FDG uptake these measurements are only feasible in one half of the patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00259-010-1432-2Authors Tobias Saam, University of Munich Institute of Clinical Radiology Munich GermanyAxel Rominger, University of Munich Department of Nuclear Medicine Marchioninistr. 15 81377 Munich GermanySarah Wolpers, University of Munich Department of Nuclear Medicine Marchioninistr. 15 81377 Munich GermanyKonstantin Nikolaou, University of Munich Institute of Clinical Radiology Munich GermanyCarsten Rist, University of Munich Institute of Clinical Radiology Munich GermanyMarti...

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[Differential diagnostics of the musculoskeletal system in sports medicine.]

Der Radiologe — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Nehrer S The positive effects of sports on the cardiovascular and musculoskeleal systems are widely accepted. Nevertheless, sports also can cause injury and overuse leading to sport-specific problems, which are often a challenge in diagnosing and treatment. The history of the sport-related injury is crucial for further differential diagnosis. Careful inspection, palpation and functional testing can reveal the possible pathology and lead to an effective strategy in the diagnostic assessment using radiographic tools such as sonography, X-ray and MR imaging (MRI). In muscle and tendon injuries sonography can provide ready to use information concerning muscle tears and tendon ruptures or degenerative lesions. Plain X-rays give a good overview on joint conditions regarding the bone...

Effects of external irradiation of the neck region on intima media thickness of the common carotid artery

Cardiovascular Ultrasound — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: This study shows that increased IMT of the common carotid artery after RT is radiation-dose-related. Therefore it is important to monitor IMT, which can be used as an imaging biomarker for early diagnosis of cerebrovascular disease in patients who have had radiotherapy for treatment of cancer of the head and neck and who are at increased risk for accelerated atherosclerosis in carotid arteries. (Source: Cardiovascular Ultrasound)

Atomic force microscopy study on chlorpromazine-induced morphological changes of living HeLa cells In Vitro

Scanning — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Chlorpromazine (CPZ)-induced morphological changes of living human cervical carcinoma cells were investigated by atomic force microscopy in near physiological condition. The results showed that the cell morphology changed visibly with time in the presence of CPZ (>21 µM). The cell membrane shrank gradually and detached finally from the substrate. After being treated with CPZ for 50 min, the cell volume increased by about 27.6% while its projective area (cell adhered to the substrate) decreased by about 12%. The mechanism was also discussed. SCANNING 31:1-7, 2010. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Scanning)

Philips, Definiens ink digital pathology development deal

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:14:49 +0100

Royal Philips Electronics and Definiens, a Munich-based company focused on image analysis solutions, have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and market clinical decision support solutions for digital pathology. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Philips, Definiens ink digital pathology development deal

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:14:49 +0100

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The RBE of 3.4 MeV alpha-particles and 0.565 MeV neutrons relative to 60Co gamma-rays for neoplastic transformation of human hybrid cells and the impact of culture conditions.

Nuklearmedizin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:00:03 +0100

Authors: Frankenberg-Schwager M, Spieren S, Pralle E, Giesen U, Brede HJ, Thiemig M, Frankenberg D The neoplastic transformation of human hybrid CGL1 cells is affected by perturbations from external influences such as serum batch and concentration, the number of medium changes during the 21-day expression period and cell seeding density. Nevertheless, for doses up to 1.5 Gy, published transformation frequencies for low linear energy transfer (LET) radiations (gamma-rays, MeV electrons or photons) are in good agreement, whereas for higher doses larger variations are reported. The (60)Co gamma-ray data here for doses up to 1.5 Gy, using a low-yield serum batch and only one medium change, are in agreement with published frequencies of neoplastic transformation of human hybrid cells. For 3...

Imaging in percutaneous musculoskeletal interventions

La Radiologia Medica — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:31:15 +0100

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Book Review / RecensioneDOI 10.1007/s11547-010-0551-yAuthors Giampiero Beluffi, U.O.C. Radiodiagnostica Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo U.O.S. Radiologia Pediatrica Viale Golgi, 19 27100 Pavia Italy Journal La Radiologia MedicaOnline ISSN 1826-6983Print ISSN 0033-8362 (Source: La Radiologia Medica)

Functional preservation and quality of life in head and neck radiotherapy

La Radiologia Medica — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:31:14 +0100

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Book Review / RecensioneDOI 10.1007/s11547-010-0552-xAuthors Giampiero Beluffi, U.O.C. Radiodiagnostica Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo U.O.S. Radiologia Pediatrica Viale Golgi, 19 27100 Pavia Italy Journal La Radiologia MedicaOnline ISSN 1826-6983Print ISSN 0033-8362 (Source: La Radiologia Medica)

Imaging of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava: comparison of 2 cases and review of the literature.

Cancer Imaging — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:08:03 +0100

This study compares a 4-cm leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava discovered incidentally with a symptomatic late stage leiomyosarcoma. PMID: 20233678 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cancer Imaging)

Perivascular epithelioid cell tumour (PEComa) of the inferior vena cava presenting as an adrenal mass.

Cancer Imaging — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:08:03 +0100

This report describes previously reported cases of PEComa in brief and highlights the problems associated with the management of this tumour. PMID: 20233679 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cancer Imaging)

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Magnetic resonance lymphography in gynaecological malignancies.

Cancer Imaging — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:08:03 +0100

This article reviews the technique and the performance of magnetic resonance lymphography in studies to date; alternative newer methods of nodal assessment such as fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography/computed tomography and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging are also discussed, with emphasis on gynaecological malignancies. PMID: 20233680 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cancer Imaging)

Primary care radiography in the early diagnosis of lung cancer.

Cancer Imaging — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:08:03 +0100

This article discusses the role of the chest radiograph in the early diagnosis of lung cancer with particular emphasis on the limited value of a single negative result and on the potential implications of interventions to increase the number of chest radiographs done in primary care. PMID: 20233681 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cancer Imaging)

Cancer of the oral cavity and oropharynx.

Cancer Imaging — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:08:03 +0100

This article reviews the anatomy and describes the pattern of spread of different cancers arising in the oral cavity and oropharynx; the imaging findings on computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are also described. Brief mention is made on the role of newer imaging modalities such as [(18)F]fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography/computed tomography, perfusion studies and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. PMID: 20233682 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cancer Imaging)

JNM: PET sensitivity increases with paraaortic lymph node metastasis

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:35:12 +0100

The diagnostic performance of PET or PET/CT for the assessment of paraaortic lymph node metastasis is acceptable only when it is performed in the population with a greater than 15 percent prevalence of PALN metastasis, according to an article published on Feb. 11 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Source: Health Imaging News)

JNM: PET sensitivity increases with paraaortic lymph node metastasis

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:35:12 +0100

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NEJM: Cost-profiling tools misclassify physician performance

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0100

Cost-profiling tools produce misleading results and often misclassify physician performance, according to a RAND Corporation report published March 18 in the New England Journal of Medicine. (Source: Health Imaging News)

NEJM: Cost-profiling tools misclassify physician performance

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:07:16 +0100

FiatLux Imaging hires new CEO

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:59:08 +0100

Internet-based medical imaging and data storage company FiatLux Imaging has hired Max Lyon as its new CEO. (Source: Health Imaging News)

FiatLux Imaging hires new CEO

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:59:08 +0100

Internet-based medical imaging and data storage company FiatLux Imaging has hired Max Lyon as its new CEO. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Study: FDG-PET scanning reveals neuronal damage in HIV-treated patients

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:44:47 +0100

A large proportion of antiretroviral-treated HIV patients exhibit imminent neuronal damage, which is revealed through cerebral FDG-PET scanning abnormalities and elevated TNF alpha and IL-6 levels, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation. (Source: Health Imaging News)

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Study: FDG-PET scanning reveals neuronal damage in HIV-treated patients

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:44:47 +0100

Congress to CMS: Modify meaningful use requirements

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:36:58 +0100

In a letter to Charlene M. Frizzera, acting administrator for the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 235 members of the U.S. House of Representatives urged CMS to modify its proposed definition and requirements for hospitals to qualify for the meaningful use of health IT incentive payments. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Congress to CMS: Modify meaningful use requirements

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:36:58 +0100

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Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:27 +0100

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An Objection to the New England Journal of Medicine Vertebroplasty Articles

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:27 +0100

We read with interest the recent editorial in Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal by Munk et al , which discussed some reasons for questioning the conclusions of the recent vertebroplasty trials published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) . We read these studies and had also noticed several problems that seemed to throw the conclusions into serious doubt. Our letter to the editor of NEJM was not accepted, but it is included here. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)

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Musculoskeletal Trauma Simplified: A Casebook to Aid Diagnosis and Management

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:27 +0100

is authored by residents in diagnostic radiology (Shivani Gupta, MD) and orthopaedic surgery (Amna Diwan, MD) and is coauthored by associated professors of radiology (Robert Malcolm Smith, MD) and orthopaedic surgery (Robert W. Perone, MD) as well as an assistant professor of radiology (Cornelia Wenokor, MD). (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)

Answer to Case of the Month #162: Emphysematous Infection of the Liver Parenchyma

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:27 +0100

A 53-year-old man presented with a nonspecific complaint of chills that persisted for 36 hours. Three months before this acute event, the patient had undergone a left hepatectomy with hepaticojejunostomy for hilar cholangiocarcinoma with left hepatic duct extension. Macroscopic invasion of the right posterior hepatic duct was seen on the excision specimen. A larger resection was then performed on the right posterior duct. The resection margins were free of tumour at histology. The postoperative course was complicated by a biliary leak that spontaneously resolved with conservative treatment. No chemotherapy was given in the follow-up. One week before the emergency visit, the patient had presented with cellulitis at the site of the surgical incision and was successfully treated with oral cep...

Answer to Case of the Month #161: Internal Hernia Through the Foramen of Winslow

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:27 +0100

A 77-year-old woman presented with a 1-week history of intermittent right upper quadrant pain. She had no nausea, vomiting, jaundice, or temporal relationship of the pain to eating. Her surgical history included a hysterectomy and appendectomy. On physical examination, her right upper quadrant was tender to palpation and percussion, but there was no guarding, rebound tenderness, or flank pain. Laboratory tests were normal. A supine abdominal radiograph () and computed tomographic imaging () was obtained. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)

Canadian Association of Radiologists / Canadian Cardiovascular Society Consensus Training Standards for Cardiac Computed Tomography

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:25 +0100

The standards of the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) are not rules but are guidelines that attempt to define principles of practice that should generally produce radiologic care. The physician and the medical physicist may modify an existing standard as determined by the individual patient and available resources. Adherence to CAR standards will not assure a successful outcome in every situation. The standards should not be deemed inclusive of all proper methods of care or exclusive of other methods of care reasonably directed to obtaining the same results. The standards are not intended to establish a legal standard of care or conduct, and deviation from a standard does not, in and of itself, indicate or imply that such medical practice is below an acceptable level of care. The...

Cardiac Computed Tomography: A Team Approach?

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:25 +0100

The introduction of multidetector computed tomography (CT) scanners with cardiac gating capacity has revolutionized the noninvasive evaluation of the heart. Cardiac CT has been enthusiastically adopted because it provides high-contrast cross-sectional views of the coronary arteries and cardiac chambers, with no limitations on the viewing plane or the field of view. However, the introduction of this technology has forced a reevaluation of the long-standing divisions in the delivery of cardiac imaging services in the majority of Canadian centers. (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)

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Training Standards and Imaging: Will These Have Any Impact on Turf Wars Affecting Radiologists?

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:25 +0100

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.Chester W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral US Navy (1885–1966)Regardless of what people say they are talking about, what they are really talking about is money.Gertrude Stein, writer/poet (1874–1946) (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)

Self-assessment Program Insights4Imaging, Part 31: April 2010–March 2011

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:25 +0100

(Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)

Endovascular Management of Neurovascular Arterial Injuries in the Face and Neck

Seminars in Interventional Radiology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:31:28 +0100

This article reviews the endovascular management of patients with arterial injuries in the neck and face.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Seminars in Interventional Radiology)

Evaluation and Management of the Trauma Patient for the Interventional Radiologist

Seminars in Interventional Radiology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:31:28 +0100

Semin intervent Radiol 2010; 27: 029-037DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247886ABSTRACTInterventional radiologists are adopting an increasingly important role in the evaluation and management of the acutely injured patient. The interventional radiologist may be called upon to provide services while hemorrhage is active, the patient is hemodynamically compromised, and a comprehensive trauma assessment is incomplete. The initial diagnostic and management approach to the trauma patient is optimally organized through the principles of advanced trauma life support. A basic understanding of common injury patterns, immediate lifesaving interventions, and principles of resuscitation is of value to the interventional radiologist in his or her interactions with the trauma team and contribution to patient care.[...

Continuing Medical Education

Seminars in Interventional Radiology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:31:28 +0100

Semin intervent Radiol 2010; 27: C1-C4DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247893© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Interventional Radiology)

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Number of imaging studies jumps 65% at Winter Olympics

Diagnostic Imaging — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:30:01 +0100

Imaging studies at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games increased 65% from when they were last held in Torino, Italy. At the Vancouver games 950 imaging studies were performed, according to Dr. Bruce Forster, a professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and the Vancouver Organizing Committee imaging supervisor. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)

Changes in cerebral glucose metabolism in patients with posttraumatic cognitive impairment after memantine therapy: a preliminary study

Annals of Nuclear Medicine — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:26:16 +0100

Conclusions Our findings indicate that the prefrontal and the parietal association cortices may be the relevant structures for the pharmacological response to memantine therapy in patients with posttraumatic cognitive impairment. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0360-3Authors Yong Wook Kim, Yonsei University College of Medicine Department and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine 250 Seongsanno, Seodaemun-gu Seoul 120-752 Republic of KoreaJi-Cheol Shin, Yonsei University College of Medicine Department and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine 250 Seongsanno, Seodaemun-gu Seoul 120-752 Republic of KoreaYoung-sil An, Ajou University School of Medicine Department of Nuclear Medicine Suwon Republic of Korea ...

Tumor grade-related thallium-201 uptake in chondrosarcomas

Annals of Nuclear Medicine — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:26:16 +0100

Conclusion Tl-201 uptake was related to tumor grade in chondrosarcoma. If there is a possibility of chondrosarcoma, Tl-201 scintigraphy should be reported with caution. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0361-2Authors G. Capa Kaya, Dokuz Eylül University Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine Inciralti 35340 Izmir TurkeyY. Demir, Dokuz Eylül University Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine Inciralti 35340 Izmir TurkeyS. Ozkal, Dokuz Eylül University Department of Pathology, School of Medicine Izmir TurkeyT. Sengoz, Dokuz Eylül University Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine Inciralti 35340 Izmir TurkeyM. Manisalı, Dokuz Eylül University Department of Radiology, School of Medicine Iz...

18F-FDG PET/CT findings of pharyngeal tuberculosis

Annals of Nuclear Medicine — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:26:16 +0100

Abstract A 58-year-old woman with dysphagia and hoarseness underwent 18F-FDG PET/CT to detect the original lesion and disease spread. Bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy and abnormal FDG uptakes in the right tonsil and pharyngeal wall were demonstrated. CT and MRI confirmed the bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy and mucosal thickening in the pharyngeal wall. On the basis of these findings, biopsy sites were selected. Pharyngeal tuberculosis was diagnosed based on culture of the biopsy specimens. 18F-FDG PET/CT contributed to clinical management in this case by detecting tuberculous lesions and showing the extent of these lesions in one examination. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0368-8Authors Kimiteru Ito, Saitama Medical Univer...

Clinical implication and prognosis of normal baseline cerebral blood flow with impaired vascular reserve in patients with major cerebral artery occlusive disease

Annals of Nuclear Medicine — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:26:16 +0100

Conclusion In the present prospective study, patients with sufficient baseline CBF showed good prognosis and no difference in recurrent stroke risks even though they had poor CVR in the affected hemisphere, indicating that these patients can be treated by medication for cerebral circulation and baseline diseases if they have high risk factors for neurosurgical treatment. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0367-9Authors Makoto Isozaki, University of Fukui Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences 23-3 Matsuoka-Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-cho Fukui 910-1193 JapanYoshikazu Arai, University of Fukui Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences 23-3 Matsuoka-Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-cho Fukui 910-1193 JapanTakashi Ku...

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PET and PET/CT in gastrointestinal stromal tumours: the unanswered questions and the potential newer applications

European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:24:25 +0100

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s00259-010-1404-6Authors Sandip Basu, Tata Memorial Hospital Annexe, Parel Radiation Medicine Centre (BARC) Bombay 400012 India Journal European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingOnline ISSN 1619-7089Print ISSN 1619-7070 (Source: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)

Progressive anterior knee pain associated with patellar instability in a 57-year-old father and his daughter

Skeletal Radiology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:24:24 +0100

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Test Yourself: AnswerDOI 10.1007/s00256-010-0882-8Authors Ali Al Kaissi, Hanusch Hospital Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Osteology at the Hanusch Hospital of WGKK and AUVA Trauma Centre Meidling, 4th Medical Department Heinrich Collin Strasse 30 1140 Vienna AustriaKlaus Klaushofer, Hanusch Hospital Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Osteology at the Hanusch Hospital of WGKK and AUVA Trauma Centre Meidling, 4th Medical Department Heinrich Collin Strasse 30 1140 Vienna AustriaFranz Grill, Paediatric Department, Orthopaedic Hospital of Speising Speisinger Strasse 109 Vienna 1130 Austria Journal Skeletal RadiologyOnline ISSN 1432-2161Print ISSN 0364-2348 (Source: Skeletal Radiology)

Endocrinological and MRI features of pituitary adenomas with marked xanthogranulomatous reaction

Neuroradiology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:24:04 +0100

Conclusions Xanthogranulomatous reaction may develop in macroadenomas, probably triggered by hemorrhagic processes despite no apoplectic episodes. They typically exhibit complex mixed signal intensity on MRI, particularly T1 high- and T2 low-signal intensities, and patients present with pituitary dysfunction. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Diagnostic NeuroradiologyDOI 10.1007/s00234-010-0675-8Authors Hiroshi Nishioka, Tokyo Medical University Department of Neurosurgery 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 160-0023 JapanMakoto Shibuya, Tokyo Medical University Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Ibaraki Medical Center Tokyo JapanKuninori Ohtsuka, Tokyo Medical University Department of Neurosurgery, Hachioji Medical Center Tokyo JapanYukio Ikeda, Tokyo Medical...

Washington provider taps MedSphere, Phoenix Health for EHR, integration

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:05:21 +0100

Ephrata, Wash.-based Columbia Basin Hospital is implementing Phoenix Health Systems' Total IT Solution and Medsphere Systems' OpenVista EHR. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Washington provider taps MedSphere, Phoenix Health for EHR, integration

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:05:21 +0100

Ephrata, Wash.-based Columbia Basin Hospital is implementing Phoenix Health Systems' Total IT Solution and Medsphere Systems' OpenVista EHR. (Source: Health Imaging News)

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Detroit physician group deploys NextGen revenue cycle services

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:29:40 +0100

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems has completed an agreement with Detroit-based Wayne State University Physician Group to deploy NextGen Practice Solutions to provide revenue cycle management services. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Detroit physician group deploys NextGen revenue cycle services

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:29:40 +0100

Erratum to: Spatial resolution of FineCube, a newly developed cone-beam computed tomography system

Oral Radiology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:15:27 +0100

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumDOI 10.1007/s11282-010-0033-xAuthors Hiroshi Watanabe, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Oral Restitution, Graduate School 5-45 Yushima 1-chome, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 1138549 JapanT. Wagatsuma, The Yoshida Dental Mfg. Co., Ltd Diagnostic Imaging Division Tokyo JapanY. Nomura, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Oral Restitution, Graduate School 5-45 Yushima 1-chome, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 1138549 JapanE. Honda, The University of Tokushima Graduate School Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Oral Health Sciences Tokushima JapanT. Kurabayashi, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Oral Restitution, Graduate Schoo...

Mechanical and clinical performance of pulse-inversion tissue harmonic imaging in the superficial region

Journal of Medical Ultrasonics — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:15:24 +0100

Conclusion This study suggests that PI-THI might be mechanically and clinically useful in the superficial region. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10396-010-0258-7Authors Chieko Sugawara, The University of Tokushima Graduate School Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Institute of Health Biosciences 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho Tokushima Tokushima 770-8504 JapanAkira Takahashi, Tokushima University Hospital 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho Tokushima Tokushima 770-8504 Japan Journal Journal of Medical UltrasonicsOnline ISSN 1613-2254Print ISSN 1346-4523 (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics)

Siemens lands DR install in U.K.

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:15:03 +0100

Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, in Wales, U.K., has installed the Ysio wi-D direct Digital Radiography (DR) system from Siemens Healthcare for use within the emergency department. (Source: Health Imaging News)

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Siemens lands DR install in U.K.

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:15:03 +0100

Imaging of the Fibrous Cap in Atherosclerotic Carotid Plaque

CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:13:20 +0100

Abstract In the last two decades, a substantial number of articles have been published to provide diagnostic solutions for patients with carotid atherosclerotic disease. These articles have resulted in a shift of opinion regarding the identification of stroke risk in patients with carotid atherosclerotic disease. In the recent past, the degree of carotid artery stenosis was the sole determinant for performing carotid intervention (carotid endarterectomy or carotid stenting) in these patients. We now know that the degree of stenosis is only one marker for future cerebrovascular events. If one wants to determine the risk of these events more accurately, other parameters must be taken into account; among these parameters are plaque composition, presence and state of the fibro...

Diaphragmatic Hernia After Radiofrequency Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:13:20 +0100

We describe a 71-year-old woman with a hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RF) with a single internally cooled electrode under computed tomography (CT) fluoroscopic guidance. Nine months after the procedure, CT images showed herniation of the large intestine into the right pleural cavity. To our knowledge this complication of RF performed with a single internally cooled electrode under CT guidance has not been previously reported. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s00270-010-9832-zAuthors Takuji Yamagami, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science 465 Kajii-chou, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-Ku Kyoto 602-8566 JapanRika Yoshimatsu, Kyoto Prefectural Univers...

Pelvic crush fractures in survivors of the Sichuan earthquake evaluated by digital radiography and multidetector computed tomography

Skeletal Radiology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:12:41 +0100

Conclusion Pelvic crush fractures particularly including multiple pelvic fractures, occurring predominantly in bilateral pubis, and composed of Type C3 followed by Type B3 and Type B2, could be considered to be the profile of pelvic crush fractures in an earthquake. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Scientific ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00256-010-0912-6Authors Tian-wu Chen, West China Hospital of Sichuan University Department of Radiology 37# Guo Xue Xiang Chengdu Sichuan 610041 ChinaZhi-gang Yang, West China Hospital of Sichuan University Department of Radiology 37# Guo Xue Xiang Chengdu Sichuan 610041 ChinaZhi-hui Dong, West China Hospital of Sichuan University Department of Radiology 37# Guo Xue Xiang Chengdu Sichuan 610041 ChinaZhi-gang Chu, West China Hospital of Si...

NIST awards $1.2M to study radio waves for medical purposes

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:45:58 +0100

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded the Center for Wireless Information Network Studies at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a three-year, $1.2 million grant toward a study of the propagation of radio waves around and through the human body. (Source: Health Imaging News)

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NIST awards $1.2M to study radio waves for medical purposes

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:45:58 +0100

DR Systems updates PACS with breast imaging capabilities

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:47:01 +0100

Image and information management systems provider DR Systems will be highlighting its Unity Women's Health Imaging PACS at the annual conference of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) from March 20-24 in Las Vegas. (Source: Health Imaging News)

DR Systems updates PACS with breast imaging capabilities

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:47:01 +0100

Utility And Health-Related Quality Of Life In Prostate Cancer Patients 12 Months After Radical Prostatectomy Or Radiation Therapy

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

UroToday.com - The most common curative treatments for localized prostate cancer (PC), radical prostatectomy (RP) and radiation therapy (RT), have significant effects on quality of life. Most studies measured quality of life using psychometric instruments. Another approach uses the concept of utility... (Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today)

Radiation Breakthrough Gives Breast Cancer Patients Hope In Single Dose

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Technology never before offered in the U.S. that allows patients to receive one dose of radiation during surgery, as opposed to the current average of six weeks, was successfully delivered to several breast cancer patients last week including the sister of the man responsible for bringing the technology from Italy... (Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today)

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Celsense releases molecular image quantification software

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:13:44 +0100

Celsense has launched Voxel Tracker software, designed to allow researchers to manipulate and quantify molecular imaging data by merging images produced from different imaging scanners. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Celsense releases molecular image quantification software

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:13:44 +0100

NRC hits VA Philadelphia with $227,500 fine for brachy errors

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:09:48 +0100

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed a $227,500 fine against the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for violations of NRC regulations associated with an “unprecedented number of medical errors” identified at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. (Source: Health Imaging News)

NRC hits VA Philadelphia with $227,500 fine for brachy errors

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:09:48 +0100

RaySearch Laboratories: RaySearch Receives 510(k) Clearance For RayStation

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

RayStation® is RaySearch's proprietary complete treatment planning system that integrates all RaySearch's advanced treatment planning solutions into one flexible system... (Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today)

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Coronary CTA quality dips in patients with high calcium scores

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

ATLANTA - The diagnostic accuracy of coronary CT angiography (CTA) appears (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Lantheus touts data on PET agent at ACC show

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Lantheus Medical Imaging is highlighting study data presented at this week's (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

ACC: Fujifilm highlights Synapse 3D advanced viz software

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:35:47 +0100

Fujifilm Medical Systems showcased a 3D advanced visualization package called Synapse 3D for integration into its Synapse cardiovascular informatics portfolio, at the 59th annual American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Session in Atlanta this week. (Source: Health Imaging News)

ACC: Fujifilm highlights Synapse 3D advanced viz software

Health Imaging News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:35:47 +0100

[HRCT of the lung : Nodular pattern: anatomy and differential diagnosis.]

Der Radiologe — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Biederer J, Reuter M Since the spectrum of differential diagnoses is wide, the interpretation of a nodular pattern in lung lesions detected on CT is a frequent problem. Number, size, localization, and morphology (shape, density, margins) contribute to evaluating the most probable differential diagnosis. "Classical" high resolution CT or high resolution image reconstructions from multiple row detector CT helical acquisitions achieve a detail resolution that makes it possible to distinguish findings by their typical predominance in certain anatomical compartments of the lung. The position of bronchial, vascular and lymphatic structures can be determined down to the secondary pulmonary lobule, the smallest subunit of the lung to be separated by septa of connective tissue. Based o...

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Automatic colorimetric calibration of human wounds

BMC Medical Imaging - Latest articles — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Background: Recently, digital photography in medicine is considered an acceptable tool in many clinical domains, e.g. wound care. Although ever higher resolutions, reproducibility is still poor and visual comparison of images remains difficult. This is even more the case for measurements performed on such images (colour, area, etc.). This problem is often neglected and images are freely compared and exchanged without further thought. Methods: The first experiment checked whether camera settings or lighting conditions could negatively affect the quality of colorimetric calibration. Digital images plus a calibration chart were exposed to a variety of conditions. Precision and accuracy were quantitatively assessed with a probability distribution for perceptual colour differences (dE_ab ). The...

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Determine Hemispheric Language Dominance Prior to Carotid Endarterectomy

Journal of Neuroimaging — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We describe a left-handed patient with transient aphasia and bilateral carotid stenosis. Computed tomography (CT) arteriography showed a 90% stenosis of the right and 30% stenosis of the left internal carotid artery. Head CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain showed no recent ischemic changes. As only the symptomatic side would require surgical intervention, and because hemispheric dominance for language in left-handed patients may be either left or right sided, a preoperative assessment of hemispheric dominance was required. We used functional MRI to determine hemispheric dominance for language and hence to establish the indication for carotid endarterectomy surgery. Functional MRI demonstrated right hemispheric dominance for language and right-sided carotid endarterectomy ...

ACC: Cardiac cath contrast has low adverse reaction rates

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:50:25 +0100

A new study presented at this week's American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

NRC hits Philadelphia VA with $227,500 fine

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:31:15 +0100

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed a $227,500 fine against (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Radiology societies comment on HIT stimulus

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:50:52 +0100

Believing that the proposed implementation of the U.S. healthcare IT (HIT) (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

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SIR: MR-guided therapy offers hope for prostate cancer recurrence

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:52:42 +0100

Using MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy or cryoablation methods may serve as new treatment options for cancer recurrence after surgical removal of the prostate gland, according to research presented at the 35th annual Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) scientific meeting in Tampa, Fla. This is because improved detection of early prostate cancer recurrence is best seen through MRI, researchers said. (Source: Health Imaging News)

SIR: MR-guided therapy offers hope for prostate cancer recurrence

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:52:42 +0100

Medtronic brings SureScan to Europe

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:34:51 +0100

Interventional technology firm Medtronic has released its Advisa DR MRI SureScan (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

GE adds needle tracking to Logiq E9

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:31:58 +0100

GE Healthcare has added needle tracking to its Logiq E9 ultrasound platform. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

RaySearch gets FDA nod

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:29:16 +0100

Swedish radiation therapy firm RaySearch has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

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PNAS: 18F-FDG-PET could ID maternal family link to Alzheimer’s disease

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:26:42 +0100

18F-FDG PET identified the average increase amyloid-beta plaques among individuals whose mothers had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease compared to others with no family history of dementia, according to research findings published online March 15 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Source: Health Imaging News)

PNAS: 18F-FDG-PET could ID maternal family link to Alzheimer’s disease

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:26:42 +0100

Society Of Interventional Radiology Announces Gold Medalists

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0100

Three Society of Interventional Radiology members-John D. Fulco, M.D., FSIR; Irvin F. Hawkins Jr., M.D., FSIR; and David C. Levin, M.D., FSIR, were awarded the society's Gold Medal, an honor that is given to those who have helped ensure the future of interventional radiology by advancing the quality of medicine and patient care. John D. Fulco, M.D... (Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today)

Normoglycemic plasma glucose levels affect F-18 FDG uptake in the brain

Annals of Nuclear Medicine — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:52:04 +0100

Conclusions Our results indicated that plasma glucose levels that are within the normoglycemic range have a small but systematic effect on F-18 FDG uptake in the brain (following an inverse relationship). Normalizing plasma glucose levels to a standard glucose concentration successfully reduced the intra-subject variability of SUV measures. Inter-subject variability, however, remained high suggesting that other factors have an influence as well. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0359-9Authors Jonas Claeys, Ghent University Hospital Department of Nuclear Medicine De Pintelaan 185 9000 Ghent BelgiumKoen Mertens, Ghent University Hospital Department of Nuclear Medicine De Pintelaan 185 9000 Ghent BelgiumYves D’Asseler, Gh...

Evaluation of the risk of radiation exposure from new 18FDG PET/CT plans versus conventional X-ray plans in patients with pediatric cancers

Annals of Nuclear Medicine — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:52:02 +0100

Conclusions New 18FDG PET/CT plans may relieve the patient’s physical burden and contribute to improvement of the patient’s QOL. These plans may also reduce medical costs because the number of examinations to be performed is reduced. Although deterministic effects are not observed in the CI plan, careful attention should be paid to other potential effects. Because the effective dose resulting from this plan is over 100 mSv, at which stochastic effects are known to occur, radiation-induced cancers may be expected. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0342-5Authors Takeshi Murano, National Cancer Center Division of Cancer Screening, Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Screening 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku Tokyo 104-00...

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HIMSS: EDIMS showcases workflow management apps

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:45:30 +0100

EDIMS showcased its workflow management applications for emergency departments (EDs) from registration to disposition at the recent HIMSS conference in Atlanta. (Source: Health Imaging News)

HIMSS: EDIMS showcases workflow management apps

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:45:30 +0100

EDIMS showcased its workflow management applications for emergency departments (EDs) from registration to disposition at the recent HIMSS conference in Atlanta. (Source: Health Imaging News)

China’s healthcare reform one year later: What’s changed?

Diagnostic Imaging — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:30:02 +0100

In April 2009, the Chinese government announced guidelines for healthcare reform, with the core goal of providing universal healthcare services to the country’s 1.3 billion people. China will invest RMB850 billion ($124 billion) on healthcare from 2009 to 2011, further stimulating demand for medical devices, in what is already one of the world’s fastest growing markets for medical technology. One year later, a number of new regulations and guidelines are in place that are beginning to reshape the structure of the Chinese healthcare industry. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)

SIR: Vertebroplasty brings pain relief to blood marrow cancer patients

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:26:30 +0100

The minimally invasive treatment that that stabilizes collapsed vertebrae with the injection of medical-grade bone cement into the spine, vertebroplasty, can result in a reduction of pain, medication usage and disability in patients with multiple myeloma, according to researchers who presented their findings at the 35th Annual Society of Interventional Radiology's (SIR) scientific meeting in Tampa, Fla. (Source: Health Imaging News)

SIR: Vertebroplasty brings pain relief to blood marrow cancer patients

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:26:30 +0100

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SIR: New Evidence for Vertebroplasty (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Radiology — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:13:21 +0100

TAMPA (MedPage Today) -- Several studies presented here vouch for the efficacy of vertebroplasty, the treatment for osteoporotic compression fracture that has come under fire after two studies found it no better than a sham procedure. (Source: MedPage Today Radiology)

Nature: Brain imaging links reward system with psychopathic traits

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:50:55 +0100

Normal individuals who scored high on a measure of impulsive/antisocial traits display a hypersensitive brain reward system, according to a neuroradiology study published online March 14 in the journal Nature Neuroscience. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Nature: Brain imaging links reward system with psychopathic traits

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:50:55 +0100

SIR: Interventional radiology treatment bests traditional liver cancer treatments

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:41:08 +0100

According to researchers from the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, using the intra-arterial yttrium-90 radioactive isotope to deliver radiation directly to a tumor allows for a higher dose of radiation to be used, and shows promise in prolonging life for many patients with liver cancer. The findings were showcased at the at the 35th Annual Society of Interventional Radiology’s (SIR) Scientific Meeting in Tampa, Fla. (Source: Health Imaging News)

SIR: Interventional radiology treatment bests traditional liver cancer treatments

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:41:08 +0100

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ISMP releases Guidelines for Standard Order Sets

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:25:04 +0100

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has released its Guidelines for Standard Order Sets to help organizations ensure that the elements of safe order communication have been followed when designing paper-based or electronic order sets. Focused primarily on medication orders, the guidelines also cover general aspects related to the design, approval and maintenance of all standard order sets. (Source: Health Imaging News)

ISMP releases Guidelines for Standard Order Sets

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:25:04 +0100

Study: New skeletal dosimetry model for newborns based on 3D microCT

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:41:03 +0100

An image-based skeletal dosimetry model for the International Commission on Radiological Protection reference newborn accounts for the unique 3D microstructure of newborn marrow cavities and bone trabeculae as seen under microCT imaging, suggesting that radiation doses to newborn bone marrow have been overestimated by existing clinical skeletal models, according to an article published in the March 5 issue of Physics in Medicine and Biology. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Study: New skeletal dosimetry model for newborns based on 3D microCT

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:41:03 +0100

First-Ever Guideline on Mesothelioma Issued by NCCN

Medscape Radiology Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:36:23 +0100

The NCCN's guideline on mesothelioma is the first to be issued for this rare disease, and was challenging to prepare, say the authors. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)

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MAGNET, Carestream expand purchasing agreement

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:29:39 +0100

Carestream Health's DRX-1, DRX-Evolution systems and its RIS/PACS have been added to the purchasing agreement with Mid-Atlantic Group Network of Shared Services (MAGNET). (Source: Health Imaging News)

MAGNET, Carestream expand purchasing agreement

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:29:39 +0100

Kardia, TomTec team up for cardiovascular image analysis

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:08:54 +0100

Kardia Health Systems and Munich-based TomTec Imaging Systems have formed a new partnership to deliver TomTec’s multi-modality cardiovascular image analysis technology as a part of Kardia Complete, its forthcoming web-based service for workflow in cardiology practices. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Kardia, TomTec team up for cardiovascular image analysis

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:08:54 +0100

Interventional Radiology Treatments For Recurrent Prostate Cancer

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

The first known patient cases using magnetic resonance-guided heat (laser interstitial thermal therapy) or cold (cryoablation) to treat prostate cancer recurrence after surgical removal of the prostate gland were presented by physicians at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 35th Annual Scientific Meeting in Tampa... (Source: MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today)

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GE releases virtual sleep lab for sleep apnea analysis

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:37:25 +0100

GE Healthcare has unveiled the Mars virtual sleep lab, to provide a view of quantitative cardiac and sleep apnea analysis from any GE-monitored inpatient bed. (Source: Health Imaging News)

GE releases virtual sleep lab for sleep apnea analysis

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:37:25 +0100

GE Healthcare has unveiled the Mars virtual sleep lab, to provide a view of quantitative cardiac and sleep apnea analysis from any GE-monitored inpatient bed. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Joint Commission taps John C. Mache as CIO

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:07:49 +0100

The Joint Commission has appointed John C. Mache as chief information officer (CIO) for the enterprise, which includes the Joint Commission, Joint Commission Resources and the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Joint Commission taps John C. Mache as CIO

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:07:49 +0100

NightHawk moves HQ to Arizona

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:44:37 +0100

Teleradiology group NightHawk Radiology Services has moved its corporate headquarters from Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, to Scottsdale, Ariz. (Source: Health Imaging News)

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NightHawk moves HQ to Arizona

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:44:37 +0100

Teleradiology group NightHawk Radiology Services has moved its corporate headquarters from Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, to Scottsdale, Ariz. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Regadenoson Found To Be Safe, Effective For Use In Heart Transplant Patients

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

The drug regadenoson is safe and poses fewer side effects than the conventional medication used during a cardiac nuclear stress test of heart transplant patients, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study. Researchers say the 25 patients in the study did not experience adverse side effects such as abnormally low blood pressure or slow heart beat when regadenoson was used during the stress test... (Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today)

ACC: FDG PET a sensitive, specific choice for myocardial imaging

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:36:59 +0100

ATLANTA -- Rob Beanlands, MD, director of the National Cardiac PET Centre and the Molecular Function and Imaging Program at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, sought to convince physicians that FDG PET is among the best choices in imagining modalities for the assessment of myocardial viability, during an imaging symposium at the 59th annual American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference on March 15. (Source: Health Imaging News)

ACC: FDG PET a sensitive, specific choice for myocardial imaging

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:36:59 +0100

Going For Gold With A Novel Interventional Radiology Treatment For Pancreatic Cancer

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Pancreatic cancer known as the most fatal cancer with no known effective treatment requires a radical new therapy. A promising approach may come in the form of tiny gold nanoparticles loaded with a therapeutic agent to kill cancer in a novel procedure called "nanoembolization," said researchers at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 35th Annual Scientific Meeting in Tampa, Fla... (Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today)

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A Brain Surgeon Takes A Skeptical Look At Medical Technology

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

We are enamored with technology, especially when it comes to health care. But newer does not necessarily mean better. Technology continues to drive up the cost of health care, often without sufficient proof it is superior to existing medical devices and equipment. Consider what happened with laser surgery in the late '80s and early '90s... (Source: MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today)

ACR, RSNA, other rad societies comment on meaningful use

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:31:03 +0100

The American College of Radiology (ACR), American Board of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America and the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine have submitted joint comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding proposed implementation of the Medicare/Medicaid program on meaningful use of certified EHR technology. (Source: Health Imaging News)

HIMSS: Axolotl debuts Elysium Open Access platform

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:25:17 +0100

Axolotl unveiled its Elysium Open Access web services-based platform at the HIMSS10 show in Atlanta last week. In addition, the company demonstrated its integration capabilities with a variety of other vendors’ systems at the HIMSS10 Interoperability Showcase. (Source: Health Imaging News)

HIMSS: Axolotl debuts Elysium Open Access platform

Health Imaging News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:25:17 +0100