Edward SusmanCTCCTA readings differ between core labs and local sitesWhen coronary CT angiography (CCTA) images are viewed at a core laboratory, the chance of a stenosis being identified as significant is less than when readers at the local institution look at the same scans of patients with stable chest pain, researchers reported at RSNA 2017 last week.December 3, 2017UltrasoundOptoacoustic device aids breast lesion assessmentCHICAGO - An investigational device that combines a laser and ultrasound appears to have superior specificity for identifying benign breast lesions, according to a study presented on Monday at the RSNA 2017 conference.November 28, 2017MRIStudy suggests short-term sleep loss hurts the heartCHICAGO - Using cardiac MRI, researchers from Germany found that going without sleep for a short period of time appeared to affect cardiac function in radiologists. Results of the study were presented at the RSNA annual conference.December 1, 2016CTAn occasional drink doesn't hurt coronary arteriesCHICAGO - Having an alcoholic drink once or twice a day does not appear to affect the coronary arteries, based on scans with coronary CT angiography, researchers reported on Tuesday at the RSNA annual meeting.November 28, 2016MRIMRI shows brain changes after 1 football seasonCHICAGO - A new study performed among high school football players in North Carolina suggests that just one season spent playing the game causes brain alternations. Findings from the study were presented on Monday at RSNA 2016.November 27, 2016CTCT, 3D printing help team separate conjoined girlsCHICAGO - In an amazing 26-hour operation, a multidisciplinary team used CT scans and a 3D-printed model of the organs of conjoined twins to help perform a successful separation. Details of the effort were presented at this week's RSNA conference.December 2, 2015CTCT, MRI find atherosclerosis in mummy heartsCHICAGO - The mummified hearts of upper crust Frenchmen who lived 400 years ago reveal that atherosclerosis was a prevalent disease -- at least among the well-to-do, according to a study presented at RSNA 2015.December 1, 2015UltrasoundUltrasound offers insight into knuckle-cracking debateCHICAGO - An audible crack is accompanied by a distinct flash of brightness -- or so it goes when a person cracks his or her knuckles while being scanned via ultrasound, according to researchers from California. They shared their conclusions about the common sound at this week's RSNA meeting.November 30, 2015Advanced VisualizationGaming console might help produce better x-raysCHICAGO - The gaming console your children use to destroy alien villains on distant fictional planets may help radiologists improve the quality of x-rays, researchers reported at the annual RSNA conference.November 30, 2015MRIBlood flow still altered after concussion symptoms abateCHICAGO - New MRI-based research suggests that changes in the brain linger after athletes appear to recover from the cognitive symptoms involved with a concussion, according to results presented in a press conference at this week's RSNA 2015 conference.November 30, 2015Page 1 of 21Next PageTop StoriesBreastARRS: Breast RT doesn't impact presence of breast arterial calcificationsServiceIMV: PET/CT service contracts are a key aspect of system ownershipWomens ImagingARRS: Get involved with breast health advocacyCTARRS: The state of lung imagingWomens ImagingARRS: Most women under 40 have no imaging before breast cancer diagnosis
