News articles tagged with 'radiologist' (Page 6)
Interpretation time for screening digital mammograms: Is it efficient?
— 7 Jan 2009 15:08 | HealthDigital mammograms take longer to interpret than film-screen mammograms, according to a study performed at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Centre in Houston, Texas…
Patient photos spur radiologist empathy and eye for detail
— 2 Dec 2008 13:32 | HealthIncluding a patient's photo with imaging exam results may enable a more meticulous reading from the radiologist interpreting the images, as well as a more personal and empathetic approach,…
New statistical model could help reduce breast-lesion biopsies
— 30 Nov 2008 19:02 | HealthA new method of characterising breast lesions found during an MRI exam could result in fewer biopsies of benign tumours with the benefits of reduced pain and expense for patients and…
3-D doppler ultrasound helps identify breast cancer
— 21 Oct 2008 11:28 | HealthThree-dimensional (3-D) power Doppler ultrasound helps radiologists distinguish between malignant and benign breast masses, according to a new study being published in the November…
iTunes allows radiologists to save, sort and search personal learning files
— 21 Jul 2008 16:44 | TechnologyiTunes has the ability to manage and organise PDF files just as easy as music files, allowing radiologists to better organise their personal files of articles and images, according…
Six-month follow-up diagnostic mammograms recommended for women with probably benign lesions
— 8 May 2008 16:43 | HealthRadiologists can, with confidence, recommend a six-month follow-up diagnostic mammogram rather than an immediate biopsy for patients with 'probably benign' breast lesions, a new study…
Self-referring physicians behind increase in diagnostic imaging
— 25 Apr 2008 18:45 | HealthPhysicians who refer patients to their own facilities or machines for scans account for much of the increase in diagnostic imaging ordered for privately insured patients said a Baylor…
UT Southwestern offers Metroplex's fully automated 3-D breast ultrasound machine
— 1 Apr 2008 16:24 | HealthThe newest technology in breast imaging - a fully automated 3-D breast ultrasound machine - is now in use at UT Southwestern Medical Centre's Southwestern Centre for Breast Care, the…
Appropriate timing in the use of breast shields in children can further reduce MDCT radiation dose
— 14 Feb 2008 13:08 | HealthUsing breast shields during paediatric chest MDCT reduces radiation dose and minimally increases image noise, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Duke University…
Registry data shows long-term efficacy for uterine fibroid embolisation
— 2 Jan 2008 18:21 | HealthThree-year data from the largest, multi-centre, prospective voluntary registry on any procedure for benign uterine fibroids showed that 90 percent of the women participating avoided…