Academic radiology
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Didactic lectures are an integral component of resident education, but many are missed because of postcall or away rotation status. The authors describe their pilot experience implementing an audiovisual recording program for didactic lectures and report residents' and faculty members' perceptions of this experience. ⋯ On the basis of its affordability, perceived usefulness by residents, and minimal impact on faculty members' preparation time, a recording system for didactic lectures has the potential to enhance residents' learning at only minimal costs to radiology departments.
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Clinical Trial
The efficiency of PC-MRI in diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus and prediction of shunt response.
In this prospective study, we aimed to reveal the efficiency of phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (PC-MRI) in the diagnosis of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) and prediction of shunt response. ⋯ The measurement of CSF venous flow velocities with PC-MRI is a noninvasive test that benefits INPH diagnosis, but remains inadequate in prediction of response against shunt treatment.