Erik L. Ridley[email protected]3D PrintingAuntMinnieEurope.com Advanced Visualization InsiderJanuary 8, 2012Clinical NewsCAD may assist in triage of TB screening casesComputer-aided detection (CAD) software can be used during tuberculosis (TB) screening to triage those at high-risk of having the disease, potentially decreasing the image-reading burden on screening programs, according to research from Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center in the Netherlands.January 8, 2012Clinical NewsSize matters: iPad tops iPhone for evaluating acute strokeBoth the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 can be employed by on-call neuroradiologists for evaluating acute stroke, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago. The iPad 2 was judged to be the better option, however.December 19, 2011Clinical NewsiPad offers value in mobile emergency CT readingAlthough the experience provided by an iPad for reviewing medical images still has room for improvement, the popular tablet can be employed for remote reading of emergency CT studies by radiologists on the move, according to research presented at the RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago.December 11, 2011Clinical NewsAutomated calcium scoring fits well with lung cancer screeningCoronary calcium scoring with an automated technique fits well in a lung cancer screening setting, enabling cardiovascular risk assessment in a population potentially at high risk of cardiac events, according to a Dutch study presented at the RSNA 2011 meeting.December 7, 2011Clinical NewsLossy image compression affects CAD performanceCHICAGO - Although it doesn't influence 3D volume rendering, lossy image compression can negatively affect computer-aided detection (CAD) performance, according to research presented at the RSNA 2011 meeting.December 4, 2011Clinical NewsReconstruction technique boosts lung CAD performanceAdaptive statistical iterative reconstruction technology not only improves CT image quality but also increases the sensitivity of computer-aided detection (CAD) software for detecting lung nodules, according to an article published online in the European Journal of Radiology.October 16, 2011Clinical News3D contrast-enhanced MRA enters clinical practiceEvidence is mounting that low-dose 3D contrast-enhanced MR angiography (CE-MRA) is both practical and reproducible in the carotids, chest, abdomen, and lower extremities, and may reduce the risk of dose-dependent patient complications.October 4, 2011Enterprise ImagingOpen-source PACS software offers viable alternativeIf in-house IT support is available, open-source PACS software and virtual computing technology may offer a reasonable option for digital image management for some institutions, researchers from Greece report in an article published online in the Journal of Digital Imaging.September 5, 20113D PrintingAuntMinnieEurope.com Advanced Visualization InsiderAugust 31, 2011Previous PagePage 50 of 58Next PageTop StoriesWomens ImagingHybrid AI reading shows success in breast cancer screeningA Dutch team found that a hybrid reading strategy for screening mammography reduced radiologist workload by 38% without changing recall or cancer detection rates.Medical, Legal, and PracticeCooking robot gets rave reviews in TübingenMRIUltrasound plus MRI helps diagnose pain from rotator cuff tendinopathyMedical, Legal, and PracticePressure grows for more rigorous financial disclosureMRIMRI, CT findings correlate for assessing epicardial fat volume