Academic radiology
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To test whether individually measured arterial input function (AIF) provides more accurate prostate cancer diagnosis then population average AIF when dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data are acquired with limited temporal resolution. ⋯ These results suggest that, when DCE MRI data are acquired with limited temporal resolution, experimentally measured individual AIF is not significantly better than population average AIF in predicting the biopsy results in prostate cancer.
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With advancements in technology and push for health care reform and reduced costs, minimally invasive procedures, such as those that are ultrasound-guided, have become an essential part of radiology, and are used in many divisions of radiology. By incorporating standardized training methodologies in a risk free environment through utilization of a simulation center with phantom training, we hope to improve proficiency and confidence in procedural performance. ⋯ The use of controlled simulation based training can be an invaluable tool to improve the knowledge level, dexterity, and confidence of residents performing ultrasound-guided procedures. Additionally, a simulation model allows standardization of education.
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To retrospectively determine the value of a volumetric ventricle analysis for the assessment of right ventricular dysfunction in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) by using image data from non-electrocardiographically (ECG)-gated multidetector computed tomography angiography (CTA). ⋯ Ventricle volumetry of non-ECG-gated CTA allows the assessment of right ventricular dysfunction in patients with acute PE. Compared to unidimensional measurements, a volumetric analysis seems to be slightly superior to identify high-risk patients with adverse clinical outcome. However, the method is more time consuming and requires dedicated software tools compared to unidimensional parameters, which is disadvantageous in an emergency setting.
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Comparative Study
T2-weighted MRI of the upper abdomen: comparison of four fat-suppressed T2-weighted sequences including PROPELLER (BLADE) technique.
The aim of this study was to compare four different fat-suppressed T2-weighted sequences with different techniques with regard to image quality and lesion detection in upper abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. ⋯ The T2-weighted free-breathing navigator-triggered TSE sequence with the BLADE technique is a promising approach for reducing motion artifacts and improving image quality in upper abdominal MRI scans.
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Podcasts and vodcasts (video podcasts) have become popular means of sharing educational information via the Internet. ⋯ The use of still images rather than video clips equates to a much smaller file size for an enhanced podcast compared to a vodcast, allowing quicker upload and download times.