RadiologyInfo.org News and Updates

Your Radiologist Explains: Carotid Ultrasound

Thu, 31 May 2012 08:33:16 CST

Carotid ultrasound is used to check for narrowing in the carotid artery, screen for stroke, check blood flow after surgery, and more. Learn about this exam with our new video.

Your Radiologist Explains: Radiation Safety for Children

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:41:51 CST

When it comes to radiation dose, one size does not fit all. Learn more about radiation safety related to pediatric patients with our latest video.

Your Radiologist Explains: MR Angiography of the Brain and Neck

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:39:58 CST

Angiography of the brain and neck is an examination of the blood vessels, including blood vessels in the neck that travel to the brain and arteries in the brain.

Study Examines BI-RADS and MRI in Predicting Breast Cancer

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:22:44 CST

A large, multicenter study found that BI-RADS terminology is useful in predicting malignancy in breast lesions detected with MRI

Radioimmunotherapy (RIT)

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:57:54 CST

Radioimmunotherapy (RIT) is a combination of radiation therapy and immunotherapy. In immunotherapy, a laboratory-produced molecule called a monoclonal antibody is engineered to recognize and bind to the surface of cancer cells. Monoclonal antibodies mimic the antibodies naturally produced by the body’s immune system that attack invading foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses.

Your Radiologist Explains: CT of the Kidneys

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:56:54 CST

Are you scheduled to undergo a CT scan of your kidneys? Check out our latest video to learn what to expect and how to prepare.

May is American Stroke Month

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:41:30 CST

Stroke is the nation’s third leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability. Yet with new therapies, it is a now preventable cause of life-threatening illness. Learn more about the symptoms and diagnosis and treatment of stroke -- and pass this along to your loved ones!

Use of Dedicated Pediatric Imaging Departments for Pediatric CT Scans Significantly Reduces Radiation Dose, Study Suggests

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:55:08 CST

The use of a dedicated pediatric imaging department (with dedicated pediatric CT technologists) for pediatric CT scans significantly reduces the radiation dose delivered to the patient

Your Radiologist Explains: General Nuclear Medicine

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:20 CST

Nuclear medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose and determine the severity of or treat a variety of diseases, including many types of cancers, heart disease, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological disorders and other abnormalities within the body.

Interested in learning more? Check out our latest video.

Panoramic Dental X-ray

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:03:46 CST

Panoramic radiography, also called panoramic x-ray, is a two-dimensional (2-D) dental x-ray examination that captures the entire mouth in a single image, including the teeth, upper and lower jaws, surrounding structures and tissues.

Emergency Room CT Exams Have Increased in Children with Abdominal Pain

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:50:05 CST

CT utilization in pediatric patients with non-traumatic abdominal pain increased in emergency departments each year between 1999 and 2007

Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:52:49 CST

Interested in learning about MRCP? Check out our latest video, which will answer your questions about this radiology test!

Your Radiologist Explains: Radioiodine (I-131) Therapy for Hyperthyroidism

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:25:15 CST

What is radioiodine therapy? What is hyperthyroidism? Learn about these topics in our latest video.

Your Radiologist Explains: MR Angiography

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:18:52 CST

MR angiography is used to look at the blood vessels throughout the body.

Your Radiologist Explains MR Safety

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:59:25 CST

Are you scheduled to undergo a magnetic resonance (MR) procedure? Check out this video for information about MR safety.