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MR angiography illustrates runoff in diabetic patientsPreoperative failure to identify vessels that could be recanalized or used for graft anastomosis may result in unnecessary amputations
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Good technique preventscalcium scoring pitfallsCoronary artery calcium measurement with cardiac CT has been used for cardiovascular risk assessment since 1990.
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Carotid stenting offers new interventional practice optionAs carotid artery stenting becomes an accepted tool for stroke prevention in appropriate patients, interventional radiologists and neuroradiologists are determining where this procedure fits into their practice. Some have already developed an active carotid artery stenting practice, but others are looking for resources to help them begin to offer this service. Consideration of many elements is required to offer a high-quality service.
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Clinicians weigh 64-slice CT's revolutionary potentialThe first announcements came at the 2003 RSNA meeting, informing the radiology community that 64-slice CT would soon be available for clinical practice. Initial site installations by Siemens Medical Solutions and GE Healthcare began shortly after, in late spring and early summer of 2004. The introduction of this new technology came as a surprise to many, since 16-slice CT had been widely available only since 2002.
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Research initiative explores image management issuesThe urgent need to more efficiently manage the volume and flow of images in the radiology and medical fields has grown dramatically as scanning technology has evolved.
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Molecular imaging brings the vision of personalized medicine into focusWhy patients with the same disease can have different fates has stymied physicians for centuries. Diet, genetics, and environment play a role, but more subtle factors are at work.
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Ultrasound strums familiar chords in RSNA exhibitsThe onslaught of faster, smaller, more precise, and more portable ultrasound imaging technology continues. Nearly three dozen RSNA exhibitors will be showing ultrasound scanners whose portability has lately crowded onto center stage along with image quality and once optional capabilities, such as 3D/4D.
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Multislice SPECT/CT gains wider clinical acceptanceMultimodality imaging is rapidly becoming an essential tool, particularly in oncology, where many publications have focused on a role for PET/CT.
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Imaging demonstrates musculosketal effects of HIVHuman immunodeficiency virus infection results in a wide spectrum of inflammatory, rheumatic, and neoplastic conditions
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Mammogram Ownership to Improve Quality of CareMaking a case for women to take control of their breast imaging.
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Breast care center finds success with same-day serviceAfter 16 years of remarkable growth and evolution, the Center for Breast Care in Boca Raton, FL, was in trouble, despite performing 44,000 exams per year.
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Cloud computing drives design of new image management platformDR Systems, an independent provider of medical information management systems, debuted a new image management system based on cloud computing Monday afternoon at the 2009 RSNA conference.
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MR-guided laser therapy proves worth in liverWe have conducted a large-scale 14-year study that found laser ablation with MR guidance is very effective in the treatment of primary and metastatic liver tumors. We presented data from 1394 patients with 3725 lesions at the 2007 European Congress of Radiology. We have since ablated a total of 5041 lesions in 1954 patients. The two largest patient groups suffered from colorectal liver metastases and breast cancer liver metastases.
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Image IQ: 73-year-old with History of Lung Mass Suffers HeadachesA 73-year-old male with history of a lung mass on recent chest radiograph presents with headaches.
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Congenital SyphilisClinical History: A 29-year-old G1P0 female with poor prenatal care who birthed a 29-week infant via vaginal delivery. The infant had a weak cry, minimal respiratory effort, and an Apgar of 6 at one minute and 8 at five minutes. The baby was intubated and sent to the NICU.
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83-year-old, Evaluated for FallCase History: 83-year-old female presents to emergency department after a fall.
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AI Risk Score Predicts Breast Cancer Risk Better Than Mammographic DensityThe latest roundup of radiology news and studies.
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Speech recognition technology speeds, simplifies report accessSpeech recognition technology can be integrated with most electronic medical record applications for rapid report creation. Searches, queries, and form filling are faster to perform by voice than using a keyboard.
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Liver Mass in History of CirrhosisCase History: Patient in his 50s with history of cirrhosis and known mass on liver.
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Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness, PreventionRadiologists can do more to increase awareness about breast cancer.
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Gallstone IleusA 70-year-old patient recently presented to an emergency department with a history of abdominal distention, pain and brownish emesis.
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Pelvic PainCase History: Postmenopausal woman in her 50s presented with pelvic pain for one month, light spotting for one week.
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Improved layout optimizes space for digital radiographyThe traditional process for designing radiology rooms is flawed. As a result, it is not uncommon that staff cannot work at optimum productivity, the volume of work done in a room is compromised, and the technology is underutilized. As resources become scarcer, it is crucial that all reasonable steps are taken to optimize workflow.
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CT and MRI give answers in cardiac neoplasmsNoninvasive cardiac imaging is gaining widespread acceptance. Both CT and MRI can determine the absence or presence of coronary artery disease accurately and reliably. This is done by either assessing the coronary artery morphology or by offering detailed insight into functional aspects and myocardial perfusion.
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Subependymoma of Lateral VentricleCase History: 75-year-old male with complaint of occasional headaches for last two years.
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Absence of VisionCase History: 22-year-old male with absence of vision since birth, nasal blockage for three years, and headache for one month.
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Cervical Pain, Numb Upper LimbsCase History: 55-year-old female with pain in cervical region radiating to bilateral upper limbs.
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Absence of VisionCase History: 22-year-old male with absence of vision since birth, nasal blockage for three years, and headache for one month.
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Follow-up, Chemotherapy, RadiotherapyCase History: Patient presented for follow up after completion of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for hypopharyngeal cancer.
