Dear AuntMinnie Member,
Cardiac PET could be the best choice for diagnosing myocardial ischemia in patients with suspected coronary artery disease, and adding hybrid imaging doesn't seem to help, according to a new article in our Molecular Imaging Community.
In a study published in JAMA Cardiology, researchers from the Netherlands compared PET with SPECT and coronary CT angiography (CCTA) for assessing patients with stable chest pain. For good measure, they also threw in hybrid imaging in the form of PET with CCTA and SPECT with CCTA.
The group found that PET alone offered the best combination of sensitivity and specificity; while hybrid imaging improved specificity, its lower sensitivity resulted in lower overall accuracy -- and at a higher radiation dose.
Learn more about the study by clicking here, or visit the community at molecular.auntminnie.com.
Augmented reality software
In other news, in our Advanced Visualization Community you'll find a new article on some fascinating research at the University of California, San Francisco, where researchers have developed augmented reality software for planning liver transplants and surgeries.
The software works with Microsoft's HoloLens virtual reality computer to show 3D CT images that are overlaid on a real-world background. The application lets radiologists visualize organs from multiple angles, and the software's developers believe it could help surgeons plan procedures and save time in the operating room.
Read more by clicking here, or visit the community at av.auntminnie.com.
Minnies nominations close on Sunday
Finally, there are just a few days left to contribute nominations for the Minnies, AuntMinnie.com's annual awards event recognizing excellence in radiology. The nomination period closes at midnight on Sunday, August 20, so get over to minnies.auntminnie.com and let us know who you think deserves recognition!
