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For Release: June 23, 2010
SERAM Joins ARRS’ 2011 Global Exchange Program
For Release: June 21, 2010
X-rays Help Physicians Diagnose and Treat Gastric Band Slippage
Large Medical Center Reduces Cumulative Radiation Exposure and CT Scans Through Imaging Algorithm
ASIR Technique Significantly Reduces Already Low Radiation Dose from CT Colonography
For Release: May 21, 2010
ARRS Names Joseph K.T. Lee, MD 2010-2011 President
David E. Kuhl, MD, Awarded 2010 ARRS Gold Medal
For Release: May 19, 2010
Philip O. Alderson, MD, Awarded 2010 ARRS Gold Medal
Barry B. Goldberg, MD, Awarded 2010 ARRS Gold Medal
For Release: May 7, 2010
MRI: Just as Effective as MR Arthrography in the Diagnosis of Hip Labral Tears
Unlike CT, Standard X-rays Don’t Detect the Majority of Pelvic Injuries, Study Suggests
For Release: May 6, 2010
Whole Body MRI is Highly Accurate in the Early Detection of Breast Cancer Metastases
X-ray Guided Steroid Injections Effectively Treat Hamstring Tendonitis, Study Suggests
High Resolution Ultrasound: First-Line Imaging Choice for the Evaluation of Patients With Foot Drop?
Preoperative MRI Assists in Surgical Planning and Helps Spare Erectile Function After a Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
Simple Reduction Technique Decreases Radiation Dose Associated With CT Scans of the Head
CT Technique Eliminates the Need for X-rays in Trauma Patients With Possible Spinal Fractures
Doctors Use Ultrasound to Diagnose Possible Muscular Trauma in Professional Athletes On-Site
For Release: May 5, 2010
FDG-PET/CT Plays a Definite Role in Detecting Colorectal Cancer Recurrences
On-Site Pathology Improves the Inadequacy Rate of Ultrasound-Guided Thyroid Biopsies
Certain Conventional Ultrasound Characteristics May Eliminate the Need for Some Minimally-Invasive Thyroid Biopsies
For Release: May 4, 2010
256-Slice CTA Expedites Triaging of Emergency Department Patients With Indeterminate Chest Pain
Ultrasound Image-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation Offers Patients an Alternative to Surgery for the Treatment of Kidney Tumors
Non-Contrast HiSS MRI Performs Just as Well as Conventional Contrast-Enhanced MRI at Separating Benign and Malignant Breast Lesions
MDCT: The Gold Standard Diagnostic Test for Suspected Appendicitis
Modified Chest CT Technique Reduces Patient Radiation Exposure
Optimization of CTCA Protocols Leads to a Significant Reduction in Radiation Dose to the Female Breast
Oral Contrast Administered During CT Scans for the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis Provides Limited Accuracy Benefit, Study Suggests
Pulmonary Rule-Out Criteria Can Reduce the Number of CTPA Exams Performed in Emergency Departments
Post-Lumpectomy Patients May Benefit From Semiannual Mammograms, Study Suggests
For Release: May 3, 2010
Breast Cancer Staging Should Include Breast MRI, Study Suggests
Image Filters Improve Image Quality and Lower Patient Radiation Dose Associated With CT Scans
Breast MRI Could Reduce Local Breast Cancer Recurrence Rates, Study Suggests
Estimated Radiation Risks Associated With Abdominal CT Scans Are Greater in Younger Patients, Study Suggests
Indeterminate Breast Lesions Found in High-Risk Patients Should Be Evaluated Aggressively to Exclude Malignancy
Are Poor Workspace Ergonomics Causing Radiologists Pain?
Researchers Develop Computer-Based System to Automatically Track Radiation Dose Exposure From CT Scans
For Release: May 2, 2010
New Free Hand Ultrasound System Improves Work Flow and Reduces Scan Time
For Release: April 21, 2010
Researchers Successfully Lower Radiation Dose Associated With Pediatric Chest CT Scans
Coronary CTA: Cost-Effective, Non-Invasive Alternative to Invasive Cardiac Catheterization for the Evaluation of Significant Coronary Artery Disease
Framingham Risk Assessment Doesn’t Accurately Predict Coronary Artery Disease, Study Suggests
For Release: March 22, 2010
Dual-Energy CT Accurately Diagnoses Gout in Acute, Emergency Settings
Modified Technique Significantly Reduces Radiation Dose Delivered During ECG-Triggered Coronary CTA Exams
Noninvasive Diagnostic Imaging Utilization Rates for the Medicare Population Vary Geographically
Women With Radial Scars Should Undergo a Surgical Excision to Rule Out an Underlying Malignancy
Practice Patterns in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism Vary, Study Suggests
X-Rays Often Inaccurate in the Diagnosis of Hip and Pelvic Fractures
For Release: February 22, 2010
MRI: Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tool for Diagnosing Testicular Cancer
For Release: February 19, 2010
Bleeding Risk Associated with Image-Guided Biopsies is Low
Contrast-Enhanced MRI Could Play a Key Role in Differentiating Between Common Types of Arthritis
For Release: January 21, 2010
Digital Mammography Delivers Significantly Less Radiation than Conventional Mammography
Ultrasound + Proteomic Blood Analyses May Help Physicians Diagnose Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer
Popular Handheld Devices Show Promise in the Field of Emergency Radiology
Adverse Reactions from Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Used During MRI Rarely Occur, Study Suggests
Large Medical Center Reduces CT Scans and Patient Radiation Exposure Through a Simple, Educational Intervention
For Release: December 22, 2009
Growing Evidence Suggests Progesterone Should Be Considered a Treatment Option for Traumatic Brain Injuries
Ultrasound-Guided Cortisone Injections May Help Treat Severe Hip Pain
Physiologic Factors Linked to Image Quality of Multi-Detector Computed Tomography Scans
Computed Tomography: The First-Line Imaging Choice of Physicians for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism
For Release: November 20, 2009
Short-Term Follow-Up: A Reasonable Alternative to Immediate Biopsy of Palpable Breast Lesions With Benign Imaging Features
Simple Blood Test Could Reduce Repeat Breast MRI Scans in Premenopausal Women With Irregular Periods
Interventional Radiology Procedure May Help Increase Chances of Long-Term Survival in Patients With Severe Liver Cancer
Chest Ultrasound as Useful as Chest CT in the Evaluation of Pediatric Patients With Complicated Pneumonia
Medical Imaging Technique Identifies Very Common Condition in Women That Often Goes Undiagnosed
For Release: October 21, 2009
CT Scans Better Than Standard X-rays When Detecting Abnormalities In High-Risk Patients With H1N1 Virus
For Release: October 20, 2009
Widespread Use of Teleradiology Services Could Be Declining
Radiologists Develop Scale to Help Clinicians Predict Disease Severity in Infants With NEC
Lung Scintigraphy More Reliable Than CTA in Excluding Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnant Patients
For Release: October 14, 2009
CT Scans Show Patients With Severe Cases of H1N1 Are at Risk for Developing Acute Pulmonary Emboli
For Release: October 13, 2009
Medical Imaging Identifies Severe Case of H1N1 and May Help Researchers Understand the Pathogenesis of the Virus
For Release: September 21, 2009
Despite Ongoing Patient Safety Concerns, Study Finds Adverse Reactions from Contrast Agents Used During CT and MR Imaging Rarely Occur
Radiological Treatment Method Spares Patients Invasive Surgery and Offers 89 Percent Cost Savings over Ordinary Surgical Technique
Image-Guided Treatment Methods for Deep Venous Thrombosis Could Improve Patients’ Long-Term Outcomes
Radiologists Discover a Technique that Drastically Reduces Patient Radiation Dose during CT Angiography
Radiologists and Engineers Collaborate to Develop a Modified Catheter that could Reduce Patient Injuries due to Contrast Material Administration
For Release: August 19, 2009
Kinetic Variable Most Useful For Identifying Malignant MRI-Detected Breast Lesions Identified
Iterative Reconstruction Technique Significantly Reduces Patient Radiation Dose During CT Scans
Pulmonary CT Angiography Can Effectively Identify Disease and Injury Beyond the Pulmonary Arteries and Throughout the Chest Area in Pediatric Patients
For Release: August 5, 2009
Digital Mammography Plus Digital Breast Tomosynthesis May Decrease Patient Recall Rates
MRI May Help Physicians Diagnose, Stage and Treat Diabetes
For Release: August 3, 2009
Switch to Digital Mammography Leads to Increased Cancer Detection Rates
Patient Radiation Exposure During Interventional Procedures is a Concern for Some Developing Countries
For Release: July 22, 2009
New Treatment Method Reduces Pain and Increases Mobility in Patients with Vertebral Compression Fractures
Low-Dose CT Method, Delivering 50% Less Radiation, Correctly Identifies Patients with Appendicitis
For Release: July 9, 2009
Cardiac CT Is More Cost Effective When Managing Low-Risk Patients with Chest Pain
For Release: June 30, 2009
Researchers Find a Way to Reduce Patient Radiation Dose During Pulmonary CT Angiography
Even at High Doses, Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Cannot by Themselves Cause Patients to Develop Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
For Release: June 23, 2009
Researchers Develop New and Efficient Breast Biopsy Technique
Radiation Dose Drastically Reduced During Whole Chest MDCT
For Release: June 9, 2009
New Study Indicates Radiologists Need Standards to Ensure Optimal Visual Accuracy
For Release: June 3, 2009
MDCT Angiography Helps Lead to Successful Treatment of Patients with Severely Blocked Arteries in the Legs
For Release: May 26, 2009
Carol M. Rumack, MD Awarded 2009 ARRS Gold Medal
For Release: May 22, 2009
Emergency Physicians Don’t Follow Established Clinical Guidelines for Diagnosing Patients with Possible Pulmonary Emboli
Breast MRI Detects Additional “Unsuspected” Cancers Not Seen on Mammography or Ultrasound
For Release: May 20, 2009
Side Discrepancy Errors in Radiology Reports Rare But Often Clinically Significant
ARRS Names Ella Kazerooni, MD 2009-2010 President
Thomas F. Budinger, MD Awarded 2009 ARRS Gold Medal
For Release: May 13, 2009
Bruce L. McClennan, MD Awarded 2009 ARRS Gold Medal
For Release: May 5, 2009
CT Scans Increase Cancer Risk Estimates in Multiply-Imaged Emergency Department Patients
3T MRI Detects “Early” Breast Cancer Not Seen on Mammography and Sonography
For Release: April 29, 2009
ARRS Membership Approves Strategic Integration with the ACR
For Release: April 23, 2009
Ultrasound Can Help Low-Risk Patients Avoid Invasive Thyroid Biopsy
New Computer Algorithm Helps Physicians Determine and Monitor Breast Density: Increased Breast Density is a Strong Predictor of Overall Breast Cancer Risk
64-Slice CT: Most Dose Efficient for Evaluating Pregnant Patients with Possible Pulmonary Emboli
Educating Referring Clinicians About Benefits/Risk of Advanced Imaging Leads to Drop in Imaging Exams
MRI: Imaging Technique of Choice to Exam Pregnant Patients with Possible Appendicitis
MR Enterography Eliminates Unnecessary Radiation Exposure in Patients with Small Bowel Disease
Diffusion Tensor Imaging Allows Radiologists to See Areas of the Brain Rarely Seen Using Other Imaging Modalities
Majority of Ordering Physicians Lack Knowledge of Radiation Exposure Risks from CT
Hypertension, Diabetes and Increased Carotid Artery Wall Thickness Means Increased Risk of Stroke
Educating Physicians About Ventilation-Perfusion Scanning Leads to Reduced Patient Radiation Exposure
Ultrasound Changes Care of Some Patients with Rheumatic Conditions
New MR Sequence Helps Radiologists More Accurately Evaluate Abnormalities of the Uterus and Ovaries
Second Look Ultrasound: Effective MRI Correlate for Identifying Incidental Breast Lesions Not Seen on Mammography and First Look Ultrasound
New Women’s Imaging Technique Allows for a More Accurate Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
New MR Technique May Help Save Women from Unnecessary Breast Biopsies
When Conservative Treatment Fails: Sonographically-Guided Debridement Offers “Non-Surgical” Method for Chronic Tendinosis of the Achilles Tendon
MRI Identifies Five Causes of Complications from ACL Reconstructive Surgery
Image Guided Treatment Helping Women with Tubo Ovarian Abscesses Avoid Unnecessary Surgery
Pediatric Patient Body Shape May Play a Key Role in Decreasing Radiation Dose During CT Scans
MRI: Effective Tool for Determining Pathologic Stage of Prostate Cancer
Excluding the Lateral View in Chest Radiograph Screenings Decreases Patient Radiation Exposure by 67%
Noninvasive Test Accurately Identifies Benign vs. Malignant Pelvic Lymph Nodes in Women with Gynecologic Malignancies
Teleradiology Offers CT Colonography to Rural Areas
New Study Argues for CT Colonography as Primary Colon Cancer Screening Test
Early-Stage Lung Cancer Identified Using Computer-Aided System Dramatically Increases One’s Chance for Survival
Popular Gaming System May Offer Radiologists an Alternative Way to View Patient Images
Preoperative MR May Assist Surgeons in Planning Nerve Sparing Surgery for Men Undergoing Robotic Assisted Laparascopic Prostatectomies
Cardiac CT Offers a Better, Cost Effective Approach to Diagnose Low-Risk Chest Pain Patients in the ER
Baroque Classical Music in the Reading Room May Improve Mood and Productivity
New, Automated System for Diagnosis of Major Coronary Artery Stenosis Allows Radiologists to Prioritize Critical Cases
For Release: April 15, 2009
New Radiology Research To Be Presented
For Release: April 3, 2009
Computer Based Model Helps Radiologists Diagnose Breast Cancer
Radiologists Can Dramatically Lower Cardiac CT Radiation Dose in Some Patients
Radiation Dose Can Be Reduced For “Triple Rule-Out” Coronary CT Angiography
For Release: March 4, 2009
Incidental Findings in Trauma Patients Spark Concerns for Physicians
Sonohysterography is an Alternative Diagnostic Tool for Women with Adenomyosis Suffering from Dysmenorrhea, Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding and Pelvic Pain
Computer-Aided System Effectively Detects and Measures Pneumothoraces in Chest Trauma Patients
MRI and PET/CT Improve Chances for Optimal Treatment and Minimal Complications in Cervical Cancer Patients
For Release: February 6, 2009
ARRS and ACR Governing Boards Reach Agreement in Principle for a Strategic Integration
For Release: February 2, 2009
11-Gauge Needle Better Than 14-Gauge in Breast Biopsy
MR Spectroscopy May Help Patients Avoid Invasive Procedures and Treatments for Recurrent Brain Lesions
Radiologists Overestimate Their Overall Risk of Malpractice Lawsuits in Breast Imaging
Mammography Utilization in the United States Decreases: A State-Level Look
Workforce Shortages in Mammography Could Threaten Early Detection Rates for Breast Cancer
For Release: January 12, 2009
Hypoxia in Children: A “Cookbook” for Facilitating a Diagnosis
For Release: January 6, 2009
Interpretation Time for Screening Digital Mammograms: Is it Efficient?
MR Arthrography is More Accurate than MR in Diagnosing Shoulder Tears
3T MRI: Highly Effective at Detecting Wrist Ligament Tears, Possibly Eliminating Need for Invasive Arthroscopy
Traditional Risk Assessment Tools Do Not Accurately Predict Coronary Heart Disease
For Release: December 1, 2008
Breast Cancer in Men: Mammography and Sonography Findings
Coronary CTA is a Non-Invasive, Low Cost Alternative for Evaluating “Intermediate Risk” Patients, Even with Calcified Plaques
Study of More Than 1,000 Patients Illustrates Cardiac CT Can Effectively Assess Coronary Artery Disease
Dual-Head Gamma Camera Significantly Increases Ability to Detect Breast Tumors Not Seen on Mammography
Multidetector CT Cystography Accurately Detects Urine Leaks after Prostatectomy
For Release: November 3, 2008
New Model Developed to Estimate Radiation Skin Doses during CT Guided Interventional Procedures
Cone-Beam CT: Just as Useful as MDCT Before and After Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Multidetector CT: Non-Invasive Alternative to Bronchoscopy in Patients with Airway Stent Complications
MRI Can Eliminate Unnecessary Surgery for Children with Suspected Musculoskeletal Infections
Surgical Removal of Small Colon Polyps is Costly and Unnecessary
For Release: October 1, 2008
Core Needle Breast Biopsy Safe for Patients Taking Blood Thinners
CT Scans Change Treatment Plans in More Than a Quarter of ER Patients with Suspected Appendicitis
3D CT Scans Lead to More Successful Treatment of Varicose Veins in the Lower Extremities
Facet Joint Effusion and Interspinal Ligament Edema: Major Sources of Lower Back Pain