Tracie L. Thompson[email protected]25 for 25AuntMinnie 2005: Cardiology leader slams ACR's imaging initiativesIn 2005, our top article reported on the fierce turf war in the U.S. between radiologists and cardiologists.July 22, 2024Image-Guided SurgeryUS-guided needle tenotomy benefits tennis elbowFor 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, 2006CTCoronary CTA requires dedication, 64-slice minimumCHICAGO - 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, 2005UltrasoundAIUM: FDA should investigate star's US purchaseThe 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, 2005UltrasoundAll specialties see more vascular US volumeCHICAGO - 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, 2005CTPreablation CTA may avoid complicationsCHICAGO - 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, 2005MRIAnkle cartilage MRI improved by forceCHICAGO - 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, 2005UltrasoundCEUS shows metastases' hypervascularityCHICAGO - 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, 2005Practice ManagementCMS delays, reduces proposed Medicare imaging cutsThe 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, 2005Clinical NewsTriage with chest x-ray expedites PE evaluationMultidetector 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, 2005Page 1 of 24Next PageTop StoriesDigital X-RayDietary choline increases BMD in postmenopausal womenDietary choline may improve bone density (BMD) in postmenopausal women.Molecular ImagingSPECT/CT identifies prostate cancer patients with poor outcomesPractice ManagementMedical societies, experts share mixed thoughts on 'Big Beautiful Bill'AIReport: Leadership proves central to integration of radiology AICTBoth standard and ultrahigh resolution modes effective for PCCT CCTA
