Though computer-aided detection (CAD) systems are designed to improve image interpretation, they also can interfere with a visual search and elevate the chances that observers miss stimuli that were unmarked by CAD, according to a study published in the October issue of Academic Radiology.

In radiology, acquiring the image is only part of the job. Effective communication of image data is key, particularly in urgent cases. Communication of critical radiology results has wide-reaching implications, from patient safety to regulatory compliance.

4D CT provided sufficient presurgical accuracy in the localization of abnormal parathyroid glands in patients with primary hyperthyroidism, according to a study published in the October issue of Radiology. The findings suggest that CT might replace ultrasound and SPECT in this application, which could decrease healthcare costs by eliminating duplicate exams.

A high-definition CT system equipped with iterative reconstruction software provides more reliable detection of coronary in-stent restenosis compared with an earlier system using filtered back projection, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in Radiology.

The Cardiovascular Care Group in Nashville, Tenn., has named Steve Blades, MPA, to serve as the interim CEO for the Louisiana Heart Hospital in Lacombe, La.

Healthcare, particularly cancer treatment, often works better when physicians have the data needed to personalize patient care. Here, molecular imaging and advanced visualization tools pack a powerful punch.

Maximum standardized uptake value of lymph nodes on a pretreatment PET/CT exam may be an independent prognostic factor for breast cancer recurrence among women with invasive ductal carcinoma, according to a study published in the September issue of Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

KDDI, a Japanese telecommunications operator, and TeraRecon are offering a cloud-based, 3D imaging processing and system in Japan.