Electromagnetic tracking guidance during CT-guided liver biopsies reduced the number of scans needed and reduced patient radiation, according to a study published in this month’s American Journal of Roentgenology.

Witham Health Services (Lebanon, Ind.) recently installed a CARESTREAM Vue Cardio PACS with a zero-footprint viewer that allows on-site or remote clinicians, cardiologists and referring physicians to access imaging data, reports and patient information. This viewer utilizes a native browser and supports smart phone and tablet mobile devices.  

Every week, Molecular Imaging brings hard-hitting neuroimaging research to light, but today we are highlighting the unorthodox work of one neuroscientist—his paintings, in fact, which depict the microstructure of the brain.

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Robert E. Henkin Fellowship is an annual opportunity for nuclear medicine and molecular imaging professionals just starting out in their careers and are involved closely in government relations.

A protein called neurofibromin and a competing pathway could be the ticket to a novel gene therapy for a rare pediatric disorder called neurofibromatosis, which is associated with autism and learning difficulties. The proposed therapy could reverse these symptoms, announced officials from the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern on Monday.

Citing the possibility of tissue heating, cavitation and inherent risks of untrained use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has discouraged pregnant women from getting keepsake ultrasounds and from using over-the-counter Doppler fetal ultrasound monitors.

Breast imaging leads the way as a subspecialty when it comes to malpractice lawsuits, and using best clinical practices to reduce chances of litigation was the focus of an article published in the December edition of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

In the absence of clear recommendations, a shorter duration, less costly type of radiation treatment among women with early-stage breast cancer who had breast conserving surgery is not being utilized among the patients who meet treatment guidelines, according to a study published Dec. 10 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.