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2014 09 Dec
A radiation exposure extraction engine that detects anomalous radiation events has been developed. Ronald Summers, MD, PhD, of iCAD, presented results from a study of the software at the 2014 Radiological Society of North American (RSNA) annual meeting. The study aimed to detect anomalous radiation events by taking into account patient and exam-specific...Read more
2014 08 Dec
A session on breast ultrasound at the 2014 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago (30 November-4 December) heard from Islamiat Ego-Osuala, MD, who presented a study of the use and role of adjunct ultrasound (US) screening following implementation of the breast density notification law in New York state in January 2013. ...Read more
2014 07 Dec
An Irish hospital that evaluated clinical information in electronic radiology requests found erroneous information in nearly half the electronic radiology requests analysed. Although the study supports the implementation and use of an electronic ordering system, said presenter Maria Twomey, MB ChB, Cork University Hospital, clinicians should be aware...Read more
2014 06 Dec
Introduction of subspecialised radiology reporting led to a 15 percent improvement in report turnaround time in one Swiss hospital, according to a study presented by Thomas Boehm, MD, at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago. Short turnaround times (TAT) of radiology reports are essential for optimising patient...Read more
2014 05 Dec
Providing shielding to patients undergoing computed tomography (CT) examinations reduces radiation exposure, offers a reasonable method, ensures maximum radiation protection and is well accepted by patients, according to a study presented by Luke Byers, DO, Imgen, at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago. Byers...Read more
2014 05 Dec
As Connecticut was the first state in the USA to enact breast density legislation in 2009, radiologists there have had the opportunity to study the effects of adding screening breast ultrasound in women with dense breast tissue. Jean Weigert, MD, Hartford Healthcare, outlined results from year 3 and 4 (2012 and 2013) following the legislation coming...Read more
2014 04 Dec
Use colour, avoid all capital letters and be informative, was the message from radiation oncologist Lawrence B. Marks to his diagnostic radiology colleagues. The Annual Oration in Radiation Oncology at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, delivered by Marks, Dr. Sidney K. Simon Distinguished Professor of Oncology Research...Read more
2014 04 Dec
A survey of primary care physicians in California, 10 months after enactment of state breast density legislation, found that nearly half of the primary care physicians who responded were not aware of breast density legislation, according to Kathleen Khong, MD, from the University of California Davis, who presented the results at the Radiological Society...Read more
2014 04 Dec
Looking at data and just presenting it in a scientific session is not enough, said Woojin Kim MD, University of Pennsylvania, speaking at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago this week. “We need to convert that data, get insights from it, and be able to act on it. If you cannot get to the action phase, it’s not...Read more
2014 04 Dec
On a population basis, more harm than good is caused by the addition of breast ultrasound after a negative mammographic work-up, cautioned Betty Tuong, MD, University of British Columbia, presenting a study at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago. Abnormal screening mammograms are often further evaluated with...Read more
2014 03 Dec
There are many new quality metrics available for radiology, but no agreement on what to use, said Anand Narayan, MD, PhD,a radiology resident at Johns Hopkins University, speaking at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago this week. His study reviewed quality metrics in radiology in academic and private...Read more
2014 03 Dec
According to researchers, a popular surgery to repair meniscal tears may raise the risk of osteoarthritis and cartilage loss in some patients. The findings, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), suggest that the decision for surgery requires careful consideration in order to prevent accelerated disease...Read more
2014 03 Dec
Results of a new study were presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) on a procedure that can preserve fertility and potentially save the lives of women with a serious pregnancy complication called placenta accrete, a condition in which the placenta abnormally implants in the uterus. The findings...Read more
2014 03 Dec
When the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation began the Choosing Wisely® initiative in 2012, eight other specialty medical societies, including the American College of Radiology, joined the move to reduce overuse of tests and procedures. Media interest was high, noted David C. Levin, MD, from Thomas Jefferson University, speaking at the Radiological...Read more
2014 03 Dec
Automatically sending clinical data algorithmically generated from the preliminary radiology report has the potential to assist radiologists’ interpretation, improve communication with referring physicians and benefit patient care, according to Anna Ellermeier, MD, radiology resident at Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Ellermeir presented...Read more
2014 03 Dec
TeraRecon, a leader in advanced visualisation and enterprise medical image viewing solutions, highlighted major implementation and innovations of its iNtuition advanced visualisation solution combined with its new iNteract+ interoperability capabilities, at the 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)...Read more
2014 03 Dec
Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, has successfully reinforced its commitment to delivering fast, easy and accurate diagnostic solutions for healthcare providers. The company displayed its expanded portfolio at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). “From our expanded...Read more
2014 02 Dec
New research presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA 2014) shows that patients value direct, independent access to their medical examinations. In the new study, researchers evaluated patient and provider satisfaction with the use of RSNA Image Share, an internet-based interoperable image exchange system that...Read more
2014 02 Dec
Agfa HealthCare Supplier Excellence Programme highlights outstanding performance of Kyocera and continuing progress of Hewlett-Packard as Best Supplier and Most Improved Supplier respectively. Awards are based on quality, delivery, cost, relationship and responsiveness. 20 suppliers were shortlisted and 2 selected for awards by the Agfa HealthCare...Read more
2014 02 Dec
According to a new study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), digital breast tomosynthesis, also known as 3D mammography, has the potential to significantly increase the cancer detection rate in mammography screening of women with dense breasts. Breasts that have more fibrous or glandular...Read more
2014 02 Dec
A study of breast cancers detected with screening mammography showed that strong family history and dense breast tissue were commonly absent in women between the ages of 40 and 49 diagnosed with breast cancer, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). "Screening recommendations for this age group continue to be...Read more
2014 02 Dec
Diabetic patients with even mild coronary artery disease (CAD) face the same relative risk for a heart attack or other major adverse heart events as diabetics with serious single-vessel obstructive disease, according to a new long-term study. Researchers reviewed data from the Coronary CT Angiography Evaluation For Clinical Outcomes: An International...Read more
2014 01 Dec
To better help radiology providers optimise radiation dose and provide safe, effective imaging care, Image Wisely® has launched its new fluoroscopy initiative. Now visitors to their website can find educational materials for fluoroscopy ( imagewisely.org/Imaging-Modalities/Fluoroscopy ), computed tomography (CT) and nuclear medicine examinations....Read more
2014 01 Dec
At this year’s RSNA annual meeting in Chicago, USA, innovation leader Ziehm Imaging introduces Ziehm Vision RFD 3D. The world’s only 3D C-arm with flat-panel technology that provides a 16 cm edge length per scan volume combines 2D and 3D functionality to offer maximum intraoperative control. Available with 30 cm x30 cm and 20 cm x 20 cm flat-panels,...Read more
2014 01 Dec
In a major exhibition at the 2014 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting (RSNA), Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) revealed a full range of radiology solutions. Visitors to the Philips booth (#6742) will experience Philips’ breadth of diagnostic imaging, informatics and image-guided therapy solutions designed to increase clinical performance...Read more
2014 01 Dec
Agfa HealthCare announced that it has an installed base of over 50,000 digital radiography solutions in hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities around the world. With its complete portfolio of computed radiography (CR) and direct radiography (DR), it can meet the digital imaging needs of any size facility, from high-throughput hospitals with either...Read more
2014 01 Dec
Digital mobile X-ray system with interchangeable detectors New areas of application, such as neonatal Improved user-friendliness thanks to new functionalities Siemens introduced its Mobilett Mira Max at the 100th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago. This digital mobile X-ray system, developed for both...Read more
2014 01 Dec
Evaluation of data from medical devices to enable more efficient use Dose monitoring for scanners Secure data exchange between experts "Teamplay", the new solution from Siemens Healthcare, is a cloud-based network 1 that helps link hospitals and healthcare experts to provide them with the ability to exchange data and pool their knowledge....Read more
2014 01 Dec
Royal Philips, a leader in image-guided therapies, has signed an agreement with Image Stream Medical (ISM) that allows Philips to further expand its integration solutions for its hybrid suite and interventional lab solutions with integrated video and live streaming capabilities. As part of the agreement, Philips has acquired a minority stake in ISM....Read more
2014 01 Dec
TeraRecon, a global leader in advanced visualisation and enterprise medical image viewing solutions announced the availability of a truly first-of-kind upgrade program called Any/\One™, at the 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Illinois. Any/\One upgrades provide a...Read more