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AuntMinnie 2005: Cardiology leader slams ACR's imaging initiatives
In 2005, our top article reported on the fierce turf war in the U.S. between radiologists and cardiologists.
July 22, 2024
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Image-Guided Surgery
US-guided needle tenotomy benefits tennis elbow
For patients with common extensor tendinosis of the elbow, physical therapy often resolves the pain and disability. But for those who need more help, an ultrasound-guided percutaneous technique is proving to be an effective alternative to surgery.
January 23, 2006
CT
Coronary CTA requires dedication, 64-slice minimum
CHICAGO - Cardiac imaging may have slipped away from radiology in stages over the years, but radiologists can capture the boom in coronary CT angiography if they move fast, train hard, and plan to use at least a 64-slice scanner. Those were some of the views shared by leading practitioners during a lively and opinionated keynote and panel discussion Tuesday at the RSNA meeting.
November 29, 2005
Ultrasound
AIUM: FDA should investigate star's US purchase
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has criticized movie actor Tom Cruise's recent purchase of an ultrasound machine for his home as "inappropriate" and a violation of federal regulations.
November 28, 2005
Ultrasound
All specialties see more vascular US volume
CHICAGO - Unlike other imaging areas where American radiologists appear to be losing ground to other specialists, recent data on procedural volumes show that vascular ultrasound has been a "win" for radiology.
November 28, 2005
CT
Preablation CTA may avoid complications
CHICAGO - As electrophysiologists perform more pulmonary vein isolation procedures to treat atrial fibrillation, preprocedural CT angiography may help avoid potentially fatal complications by showing anatomic variants and proximity of a vulnerable esophagus, according to a presentation Monday at RSNA 2005.
November 27, 2005
MRI
Ankle cartilage MRI improved by force
CHICAGO - Researchers have successfully used a noninvasive distraction device that helps separate the tibial and talar surfaces during imaging so that the cartilage of each can be more accurately assessed, according to a presentation Sunday at the RSNA meeting.
November 27, 2005
Ultrasound
CEUS shows metastases' hypervascularity
CHICAGO - One piece of conventional wisdom has been overturned in a study using contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) that showed almost all hepatic metastases exhibit arterial hypervascularity, including those generally thought to be hypovascular.
November 26, 2005
Practice Management
CMS delays, reduces proposed Medicare imaging cuts
The U.S. government's proposal to cut Medicare technical reimbursement for contiguous imaging in both the hospital outpatient and physician office settings has been scaled back or delayed, with the American College of Radiology (ACR) taking credit for the turnabout.
November 3, 2005
Clinical News
Triage with chest x-ray expedites PE evaluation
Multidetector CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) may be the best noninvasive exam for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE), but using it in every suspected case may not be desirable or even possible given the associated radiation burden and contrast risks. Now researchers are touting plain x-rays to determine who needs CTPA versus scintigraphy.
September 15, 2005
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Social-environmental injustice impacts cancer screening rates
Areas with high levels of social-environmental injustice (SEI) experience lower rates of cancer screening.
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ISCT: How to reduce ICM waste in CT operations
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Social-environmental injustice impacts cancer screening rates
By Amerigo Allegretto
Areas with high levels of social-environmental injustice (SEI) experience lower rates of cancer screening.
September 16, 2024
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ISCT: How to reduce ICM waste in CT operations
By Will Morton
The use of iodinated contrast media (ICM) for CT scans can be optimized in radiology departments to reduce its downstream environmental impact.
September 16, 2024
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AuntMinnie 2013: NY hospital to shutter radiology residency program
By Eric Barnes
Our most highly read article in 2013 reported on a New York City hospital's decision to end its radiology residency program.
September 16, 2024
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ISCT: Opportunistic CT data improves patient care
By Kate Madden Yee
CT imaging data found opportunistically on exams offers additional information that can be used to improve patient care.
September 13, 2024
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Dedicated ultrasound, MRI protocols improve endometriosis diagnosis
By Kate Madden Yee
Dedicated ultrasound and MRI protocols -- in contrast to routine ones -- are more effective in diagnosing endometriosis, researchers have reported.
September 13, 2024
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ISCT: New professional positions could relieve RT workforce strain
By Liz Carey
Establishing two new positions could relieve the pressure on radiologic technologists.
September 12, 2024
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ISCT: AI continues surge into CT imaging
By Amerigo Allegretto
AI’s use in radiology continues to grow as the technology becomes more available, according to a presentation at the ISCT annual meeting.
September 12, 2024
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SalaryScan: Radiologists and RTs enjoyed higher salaries in 2023
By Kate Madden Yee
For another year running, radiologic technologists (RTs) and radiologists enjoyed higher salaries in the past year, according to AuntMinnie.com's 2024 SalaryScan survey.
September 12, 2024
Money Pile
Radiotracer for kidney cancer performs well in phase III trial
By Will Morton
A PET radiotracer that detects clear-cell renal cell carcinoma proved safe and highly effective in a clinical trial conducted at 36 research hospitals across nine countries.
September 12, 2024
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Radiologist faces strong criticism in negligence case
By Amerigo Allegretto
The Malaysian government has been ordered to pay the widow of a lawyer 2 million ringgits in damages in a medical negligence case.
September 11, 2024
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Cardiac PET use increases in coronary artery disease
By Will Morton
PET, CT, and MRI use for assessing coronary artery disease increased in Medicare patients from 2018 to 2022.
September 11, 2024
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Researchers develop a CEUS bladder cancer scoring metric
By Liz Carey
A newly developed contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System is effective for novice and expert readers.
September 11, 2024
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