2010

Final RSNA numbers confirm attendance uptick
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Final attendance numbers released this week for the 2010 RSNA meeting confirm that the conference saw an uptick in attendance compared to the previous year.
January 18, 2011
Thyroid cancer risk from ped neck CT shouldn't be generalized
By Cynthia E. Keen
Questions regarding the potential risk of thyroid cancer for pediatric patients undergoing neck CT were on the minds of attendees at the recent 2010 RSNA meeting. Addressing those concerns were South Carolina researchers, who presented data on how to tailor dose and risk estimates to each patient.
December 23, 2010
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Minimal-prep VC achieves high sensitivity in large cohort
By Eric Barnes
Using both electronic cleansing and computer-aided detection, a large multicenter trial has shown high sensitivity for minimal-prep virtual colonoscopy. The minimal-prep approach is being closely watched for its potential to nudge more adults into colorectal cancer screening.
December 20, 2010
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Variable CT pitch cuts contrast dose in graft assessment
By Eric Barnes
When using CT to assess graft patency after coronary artery bypass graft surgery, employing a variable-pitch technique speeds scanning and reduces contrast dose by a third, Japanese researchers said in a presentation earlier this month at the RSNA meeting in Chicago.
December 19, 2010
US CAD boosts differentiation of focal liver lesions
By Erik L. Ridley
Ultrasound computer-aided detection (CAD) technology can enhance the performance of radiologists in characterizing focal liver lesions on contrast-enhanced ultrasound, according to a study by Japanese researchers presented at the recent 2010 RSNA meeting.
December 16, 2010
Brit adds to portfolio at RSNA show
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RIS/PACS vendor Brit Systems showcased several new software enhancements at last month's 2010 RSNA meeting in Chicago.
December 15, 2010
Canon adds to RadPro positioner line
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canon U.S.A. has introduced its RadPro D2RS dynamic/static imaging system, the latest addition to its RadPro family of x-ray positioner products.
December 15, 2010
Proton MR spectroscopy may be useful in diagnosing delirium
By Wayne Forrest
Researchers at the University of Iowa are using proton MR spectroscopy to assess brain abnormalities, shedding light on the development of delirium in bone marrow transplant patients, according to a study presented at this month's RSNA meeting.
December 15, 2010
Medicare paying for more diagnostic VC exams
By Eric Barnes
Across the U.S., Medicare is paying for more diagnostic virtual colonoscopy exams and is issuing fewer reimbursement denials, according to a new study of U.S. data. However, the trend varies substantially by geographic region, researchers said in a presentation at this month's RSNA meeting in Chicago.
December 14, 2010
Industry vet Muduroglu moves Medicalis into workflow world
By Brian Casey
PACS industry veteran Oran Muduroglu is hoping lightning strikes a third time with his newest company, Medicalis. Armed with $20 million in new funding, Muduroglu is making workflow management a major part of the company's new focus, with the new direction launched at this month's RSNA show.
December 14, 2010
Sonoelastography predicts whether breast DCIS is invasive
By Erik L. Ridley
Sonoelastography can predict before surgery whether women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have an invasive form of the disease, according to a study by Korean researchers presented at the recent RSNA meeting in Chicago.
December 12, 2010
RSNA's quantitative reading room offers glimpse of future
By Cynthia E. Keen
This year's RSNA meeting featured the Quantitative Imaging Reading Room of the Future -- a dedicated zone where a steady stream of visitors heard expert presentations about and interacted with 23 exhibits of future IT technology that may well transform the specialty.
December 9, 2010
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