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2008
 April 6, 2009
FEATURES
SIR Reporter’s Notebook
Get the scoop on some of the new research that was presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology’s annual meeting last month in San Diego.
Preauthorization
Is preauthorization a way to ensure appropriate imaging or reduce imaging costs? It depends on whom you ask.
RBMs Are Part of Obama Plan
Everyone agrees that healthcare is too expensive, but there’s a lot of disagreement about how to trim the cost. Many in the radiology community are concerned about the inclusion of RBMs in the president’s strategy.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
The Healthcare Hydra
Interventional Update
PICC Nurses in Practice
PACS Platform
Ergonomics Is in Your Hands
News Scan
Deficiencies Found in Lymphoma Reports; ARRS and ACR Agree in Principle on Joint Effort; AIUM and AACE Collaborate on Accreditation; World’s First Portable, Equine-Dedicated CT Solution; Company News
MRI Monitor
MRI Facilitates Hypoxia Diagnosis in Newborns; 3T MRI May Eliminate Unnecessary Wrist Surgery
Risk Management & Malpractice Defense
Patient Registration and Processing
Datebook
Second Opinions
A double take on who said what and what is worth a second look
 March 23, 2009
FEATURES
Ultrasound Exams — Bright Future, but Will It Be in Radiology?
Ultrasound’s popularity continues to grow, but will it outgrow the radiology department?
Big Picture
Advances in CT technology are allowing clinicians to do whole-brain perfusion studies.
Talk to Me — PACS and Ultrasound Work on Their Communication
PACS and ultrasound interoperability still isn’t perfect, but it’s come a long way.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
Nonradiologist Imaging
Research Review
Studies Link Hormone Therapy With Brain Tissue Loss
News Scan
Exercise Improves PAD Leg Pain; CMS Publishes Draft PET Coverage Decision; New Advance in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Follow the Money
Will Your Group Be Ready?
MRI Monitor
3He MRI Reveals Airflow Changes in Asthma Patients; MR Arthrography Improves Shoulder Tear Diagnosis; MRI May Aid Treatment of Sleep Apnea
Products and Services
Managing to Succeed
MRI Accreditation Help
Datebook
Second Opinions
A double take on who said what and what is worth a second look
 March 09, 2009
FEATURES
Talking It Through
Implementing speech recognition isn’t easy, but the end results are worth the aggravation.
Real-Time Claims Adjudication
Getting medical claims processed at the time of service benefits patients, as well as medical providers.
Killer Diagnosis
When he’s not busy interpreting MRI and CT scans, Keith Wilson is dreaming up inventive ways to kill people—in writing.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
What’s in a Headline?
Letter to the Editor
News Scan
fMRI Detects Brain Circuit Abnormalities in Bulimics; MR Spectroscopy May Reduce Invasive Brain Procedures; Breast Imaging Lawsuit Risk Overestimated by Docs; FDA Clears FLT for Multisite Clincal Trials
PACS Platform
Imaging Informatics’ Big Show
Risk Management & Malpractice Defense
The Importance of Radiography Position and Technique
Products and Services
Women’s Imaging News
One Fifth of Women Forego Postmastectomy Radiation; Childhood Cancer Survivors Need More Screening; Most States See a Decrease in Mammography Rates
Datebook
Second Opinions
A double take on who said what and what is worth a second look
 February 23, 2009
FEATURES
Bone Battle — DR and CR Fight for X-Ray Dominance
DR is making serious inroads in CR’s territory.
CT Scanners — Raise the Bar, Lower the Dose
Increased speed and decreased radiation dose are the twin engines driving the latest advances in CT technology. Here’s what the large manufacturers are rolling out.
ISET Reporter’s Notebook
The International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy held its annual meeting last month. Here’s some of the news that was presented.
Interventional Products and Services Showcase
Take a look at these tools for your interventional radiology practice.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
Maybe This Time
Interventional Update
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Datebook
Second Opinions
A double take on who said what and what is worth a second look
 February 9, 2009
FEATURES
Know Thyself (or at Least Thy Data)
New data-mining capabilities allow radiology practices to analyze their business in a completely different light.
Molecular Imaging — A New View on Immunotherapy
A novel PET tracer is helping clinicians track the location and progress of specially programmed white blood cells.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
Consumer Confidence
PACS Platform
Buying Imaging Displays
News Scan
Window for Stroke Rehab Wider Than Previously Thought; Sex Hormones May Affect Atherosclerosis; Radiation Therapy Delays Lead to Increased Breast Cancer Recurrence; Cardiac CT Can Assess Coronary Artery Disease
Target on Therapy
Prostate Study: No Link Between Family History and Treatment Outcome; ASTRO Changes Name to American Society for Radiation Oncology; Evidence-Based Glioblastoma Guidelines Published
Risk Management & Malpractice Defense
Sedation and Analgesia in MR Imaging
Products and Services
Molecular Imaging News
18F-FDDNP PET Study Looks at Brain Aging
Datebook
Second Opinions
A double take on who said what and what is worth a second look
 January 26, 2009
FEATURES
Imaging & Self-Injury
Radiologists are in a position to help identify a form of self-mutilation that most clinicians haven’t seen before.
Changing View — MRI, CAD, and Diagnosing Prostate Cancer
As MRI techniques and computer-aided detection software evolve, MRI may soon be an effective tool for diagnosing prostate cancer.
Radiology Today Interview With Robin B. Shermis, MD, MPH
RT talks about the state of modern breast imaging with the medical director of Toledo Hospital Breast Care Center.
Winter Products and Services Showcase
Take a look at the new products to make your facility more productive
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
Diagnosing Beyond the Images
Letter to the Editor
News Scan
Stress-Related Disorders Affect Memory; Does the Brain Make the Punishment Fit the Crime?
Products and Services
Women’s Imaging News
Breast Reconstruction Type Impacts Radiation Therapy Outcomes; One Type of Benign Disease Boosts Breast Cancer Risk; Many Breast Cancers Resist Tamoxifen
Mammography Matters
Alternating Mammography and MRI May Be Best; Seeking a Link Between Breast Density and Cancer Risk
MRI Monitor
Scans May Predict Effects of MS Flare-Ups on Optic Nerves
Datebook
Second Opinions
A double take on who said what and what is worth a second look
 January 12, 2009
FEATURES
Assessing DVT — Is Streamlined Ultrasound Technique Sufficient?
In an effort to save time in the emergency department, some doctors are advocating for a shorter test for deep vein thrombosis, but is it effective enough for wide-scale use?
Tiny Bubbles
A new microbubble treatment that incorporates ultrasound may allow a more targeted delivery system for chemotherapy drugs.
Who’s Watching What?
Data mining can provide a wealth of information but at what risk to personal privacy?
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
Home for the Holidays
News Scan
Wireless Bone Sensor May Simplify Fracture Monitoring; Early MRI May Eliminate Unnecessary Surgery for Children With Suspected Musculoskeletal Infections
PACS Platform
Cost Analysis — What You Can’t Afford Is a PACS That Doesn’t Fit
CT Slice
Good as Gold Standard; CCTA and Calcified Plaques
Radiology Coding
Coding Headaches — Don’t Let New Coding Rules Give You One
Risk Management & Malpractice Defense
Radiation Exposure and Pregnancy — Considerations for Women Who Are or May Be Pregnant
Products and Services
Digital Radiography
‘Pseudomasking’ — Is the Fox Guarding the Henhouse?
Datebook
Second Opinions
A double take on who said what and what is worth a second look |
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