The emergence of advanced breast screening technologies has helped lower mortality rates. But some question if existing disparities among vulnerable populations will only get worse, according to a recent study published in the May issue of Academic Radiology.
An expert consensus document published May 2 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology offers recommendations for limiting radiation exposure to both patients and medical personnel during cardiovascular imaging procedures.
INFINITT North America, a developer of image and data management solutions for healthcare, announced today that they have achieved certification from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), demonstrating that INFINITT Cardiology Suite-v. 1.0.8.1 meets NCDR requirements for version 5 of the CathPCI Registry®.
Example of spectral, or dual-energy CT, confirming a pulmonary embolism (PE). Image courtesy of Philips Healthcare
MR angiography (MRA) is a relatively new alternative to CT angiography (CTA) for the evaluation of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) and it even has one major advantage over CTA: it does not expose patients to ionizing radiation.
In recognition of the increased use of ionizing radiation-based cardiovascular imaging, the American College of Cardiology released a new expert document outlining best practices for minimizing exposure to patients and clinicians.
Researchers from McGill University in Canada, Washington University in St. Louis and Yale University used MRI data to show early HIV treatment is essential for patients to avoid neurological damage, according to a May 3 release from McGill University.
3D ultrasound (US) was determined to be as accurate as 2D US in diagnosing development dysplasia of the hip (DDH), a recent study found, with the 3D variety reducing the need for follow-up imaging by more than two-thirds.
Charles Kahn, MD, MS, has been named editor of Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, a new online journal set to launch in early 2019, according to an announcement from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)'s Board of Directors.
