Dear AuntMinnie Member,
It seems like the RSNA annual conference always arrives sooner than expected, and this year is no exception. The opening day of RSNA 2015 isn't until November 29, but we're already featuring stories to be presented at the meeting in our RADCast @ RSNA special section.
First up is an article on how researchers from Boston used CT to discover that certain types of lung nodules are more likely to be cancerous in women than men. The study could influence how radiologists interpret suspicious nodules on CT lung cancer screening exams. Learn more by clicking here.
Next is a study in which Canadian researchers used a 3D MRI protocol to find evidence of intraplaque hemorrhage among diabetics who otherwise have no signs of atherosclerotic disease. The condition could greatly increase the likelihood of an adverse vascular event in these individuals, they say. Get the rest of the story by clicking here.
Finally, a group from Mexico used a pair of functional MRI protocols to pinpoint areas of the brain in obese children that are triggered by the smell of food -- reactions that don't occur in children of normal weight. Details are available by clicking here.
Check out these stories now, and be sure to check back once the meeting starts at rsna.auntminnie.com for all the news from radiology's showcase conference in Chicago!
Tomo + CAD for lung screening
CT has been getting all the attention of late for lung cancer screening, but what if other imaging tools could suffice? Researchers from Hungary have been investigating that question, and we bring you their research in our Digital X-Ray Community.
A group developed its own digital tomosynthesis system and matched it with computer-aided detection (CAD) software to see if it could be a viable option for lung screening. It's still early days, but the research is promising. Learn more by clicking here.
7T MRI for epilepsy
Be sure to visit our MRI Community for a new article on how researchers from Pennsylvania used a 7-tesla MRI scanner to find epileptic lesions in the brain that might be missed by other imaging modalities -- even studies at 3-tesla MRI. You'll find the story by clicking here, or visit the community at mri.auntminnie.com.
