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Friday, July 20 Diffusion tensor imaging uncovers hidden brain abnormalities in elderly patients A Duke University study has found that diffusion-tensor MRI paints a more complete picture of ischemic hyperintense lesions in the brain than does conventional MR. Findings suggest that brain abnormalities have a much greater neurological impact for older patients than was previously thought. full story
Medicare bundling proposal raises concern Radiologists could be shortchanged if Medicare goes through with plans announced Monday to end its long-standing policy of paying separately for imaging contrast media, radiopharmaceuticals, interventional radiology supervision, and interpretation. full story
Novel method protects 2D and 3D CAD image integrity
Integrating computer-aided detection with PACS has become a recent trend in digital imaging. Data integrity issues can arise with DICOM CAD images, however, when the two systems are connected, according to a paper published in June.
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Historically, the federal government has taken the lead in pursuing fraud claims against healthcare providers. Section 6031 of the recently enacted Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA), which provides a financial incentive for states to enact their own false claims legislation, is changing that.
Most orthopedic implants are made from nonferromagnetic materials and, therefore, tend to be acceptable for patients undergoing MRI examinations. In vitro testing conducted at 1.5T and 3T has verified the safe aspects of orthopedic devices with regard to magnetic field interactions (see www.MRIsafety.com for a summary of this information).
