Dear AuntMinnie Member,
The topic of radiation dose in coronary CT angiography (CTA) is back in the news with today's publication of a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association claiming that facilities are not doing enough to reduce dose during the exams.
German and U.S. researchers looked at the radiation dose delivered to nearly 2,000 patients who received coronary CTA studies at 50 centers. The researchers found that not only did radiation dose vary widely between facilities, but that many centers weren't making use of the latest dose-reduction protocols. Get more details by clicking here, or visit our CT Digital Community at ct.auntminnie.com.
Bad news for mammography
In other news, two new studies published this week in the American Journal of Roentgenology have disturbing implications for breast imaging. In the first study, researchers discovered a worrisome decline in the number of women who are undergoing mammography screening.
The second study found that a workforce shortage could be looming as many imaging professionals shun careers in mammography, while at the same time an aging population promises to drive up demand for screening. Take a look at their projections by clicking here, or visit the Women's Imaging Digital Community at women.auntminnie.com.
Image Gently expands its message
Finally some good news -- the Image Gently campaign is expanding its message of pediatric CT radiation dose awareness. As it begins its second year, Image Gently is now targeting parents and pediatricians with the idea that CT scanning protocols should be tailored to the unique demands of children. Learn more by clicking here, or go to our Pediatric Imaging Digital Community at pediatric.auntminnie.com.
