Erik L. Ridley[email protected]Clinical NewsCAD provides boost for digital breast tomosynthesisDigital breast tomosynthesis has been praised as a powerful tool in the breast imaging armamentarium, but these 3D studies can also be time-consuming and complicated for radiologists to interpret. Computer-aided detection (CAD) technology may be of assistance, Italian researchers have found.January 12, 2014Clinical NewsPatient access to imaging results brings awkward challengesProviding patients with Web-based access to their radiology reports offers benefits, but also raises some difficult issues. For example, an Israeli hospital recently found a discouraging number of patients did not return to their referring physician, despite having online access to their abnormal findings.January 12, 2014Clinical NewsIn a pinch, sonographers can handle emergency abdominal USWhen radiologists are unavailable to provide final reports in a timely fashion, sonographers are capable of providing interpretations of abdominal ultrasound studies in an emergency setting, according to Australian research published online in Radiography.January 2, 2014Image ProcessingQuantitative 3D image analysis enables DCIS stagingQuantitative 3D breast image analysis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) on dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI can potentially shed light on the prognosis of these often mysterious lesions, according to research presented at RSNA 2013.January 1, 2014Enterprise ImagingPurge your PACS: Deleting old images produces storage savingsLooking for a simple way to extend the life of your PACS archive? Try deleting old images after their useful life is over, according to research presented at RSNA 2013. One institution found that using image life-cycle management with rules-based image deletion policies reduced growth in its PACS archive to nearly zero.December 29, 2013Enterprise ImagingAuntMinnieEurope.com PACS InsiderDecember 9, 2013Clinical NewsPractice smooths PACS data migration processA well-conceived trial run prior to PACS migration can identify the most important problems institutions will encounter during their switch to a replacement PACS and enable problem-solving ahead of time, Dutch researchers reported at RSNA 2013 in Chicago.December 9, 20133D PrintingAuntMinnieEurope.com Advanced Visualization InsiderNovember 10, 2013Clinical News3D workstations enhance EVAR planning, outcomesUsing 3D workstations for planning endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) can improve both short- and midterm outcomes for patients, researchers from France have found.November 10, 2013Clinical NewsDon't forget radiographers when adopting PACSRadiologists and referring physicians are obviously crucial constituents for PACS. But radiographers have their own needs and perceptions that should be accommodated to ensure success when implementing PACS, according to a team of Taiwanese researchers.October 7, 2013Previous PagePage 42 of 58Next PageTop StoriesArtificial IntelligenceDutch team pinpoints key trends in radiology AIMore radiology AI products in Europe are now supported by peer-reviewed evidence, but a critical gap still exists in demonstrating clinical impact and improved patient outcomes, a large Dutch-led study has found.CTVicky Goh: We need better risk stratification of colon cancerCTThoracic experts publish post-COVID CT recommendationsCTNew survey shines light on diagnostic reference levelsInterventionalEmbolization method validated for knee osteoarthritis cases
