Dear Digital X-Ray Insider,
Sure, you've heard about digital tomosynthesis before, but most of the previous research performed with tomo systems has focused on using the technology as a middle ground between x-ray and CT for problem-solving.
With this edition of the Digital X-Ray Insider, we bring you an article on an ambitious and potentially exciting new application for tomo -- as a lung cancer screening tool. Researchers from Hungary share their preliminary work on a homegrown digital tomosynthesis system, which they combined with their own computer-aided detection algorithm. Learn more in our Insider Exclusive, which you can access before the rest of our members.
In other news in the world of x-ray, researchers from Emory University developed a novel simulator-based program for training nonradiologists to read x-rays. Why might that be a good idea? Find out by clicking here.
Texas researchers cut the response time of their radiologic technologists to orders for stat mobile x-rays from more than 45 minutes to less than 10 minutes. Learn how they did it by clicking here.
Nothing beats radiography for its speed, cost, and ease of use, but it might not be the best modality in all situations. Researchers from Ireland believe that ultrasound might be a better option than abdominal x-ray for diagnosing pediatric intussusception.
Cutting unnecessary imaging exams has been a hot topic lately, and we've kept you on top of the latest research on reducing inappropriate use. A team found that the Choosing Wisely campaign had mixed results for several types of imaging studies, including chest x-rays, while a Dutch group used a clinical decision model to cut unnecessary wrist x-rays by 22%.
Click on the links below for the rest of the news in the Digital X-Ray Community, and be sure to let me know if you have any story ideas in mind.
