Dear AuntMinnie Member,
As a screening tool, breast MRI is typically reserved for only those women with the highest risk of cancer. But a new study indicates that it could be beneficial to expand breast MRI use to more women.
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin used their own clinical criteria to determine which women should receive breast MRI screening. They then compared their outcomes with those from more conservative criteria, namely the American College of Radiology BI-RADS 5 guidelines.
The researchers found that using their own criteria enabled them to screen a wider range of women, while achieving results comparable to the BI-RADS 5 guidelines. Learn more by clicking here.
In other MRI news, a group from Emory University looked into why MRI scans are delayed, an aggravating problem for anyone running an imaging center or radiology department. The results might surprise you -- click here to read more.
Cutting CT radiation dose
Everyone agrees that CT radiation dose needs to be reduced. But that's easier said than done, especially when you're dealing with a large, far-flung healthcare network with multiple imaging facilities.
Researchers from the University of California took a shot at it, and they offer a template you may be able to use in your own efforts to reduce dose. Find out more by clicking here.
In other CT news, experts from the American College of Radiology share insights into the value of joining a CT lung cancer registry for those sites performing lung cancer screening. Get six invaluable tips by clicking here.
