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Medical Imaging in the News: Archives (Password Required)

Topic Index
Computed Tomography	Protective Accessories
Fluoroscopy	Quality Control
General Radiography	Regulatory
Health Issues: Non-Radiation Specific	Training
Health Issues: Radiation Specific	Ultrasound
Mammography	Other Radiation Protection Links of Interest...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Miscellaneous
Nuclear

Computed Tomography General CT Issues: Comparison of Measured CTDI and Calculated Effective Dose for CT Examinations Aunt Minnie (Sep 27, 2000): CT may beat US in pediatric appendicitis, but at what price? Aunt Minnie (May 22, 2001): FDA's radiation concerns may lead to dose displays for scanners Aunt Minnie (Reuters) (Jul 22, 2001): Radiation dose for chest CT can be reduced without affecting quality Aunt Minnie (Aug 7, 2001): CT doses can and should be lowered, AJR report says Aunt Minnie (Nov 6, 2001): FDA offers guidance on lowering CT dose Aunt Minnie (Nov 25, 2001): CT sees growth, and new concerns over radiation dose Aunt Minnie (Nov 25, 2001): Significant difference in radiation dose found between single and multislice CT Aunt Minnie (Nov 28, 2001): MDCT imaging delivers higher organ doses than SDCT equivalent Aunt Minnie (Jan 10, 2002): Multislice scanning cuts radiation dose in CT colonography Interventional Computed Tomography The Globe and Mail (Sep 18, 2001): Article on the State of the Art Interventional CT Suite at Sick Kids Aunt Minnie (Oct 5, 2001): CT dose study is good news for interventional radiologists Aunt Minnie (Nov 14, 2001): Low-dose CT fluoroscopy minimizes interventional exposure Whole Body CT scans (Preventative or Screening Scans) Medical exams in Ontario require a Doctor's referral. Preventative or screening scans are not prescribed unless the patient is in a high risk category. RADIATION DOSE CONSIDERATIONS: EBT vs. mechanical CT Imatron EBT Scanner Engineering Specs Imatron EBT Scanner Technical Specs News Stories: About.com (Aug 15, 2000): Ultrafast CT scans - godsend or scam? Aunt Minnie (May 18, 2001): FDA worried about radiation risk from whole-body CT for routine screening Aunt Minnie (Sep 11, 2001): For the person who has everything, whole-body CT makes inroads The Globe and Mail (Nov 8, 2001): B.C. Health Minister checking to ensure paid full body CT don't violate Canada Health Act. Aunt Minnie (Nov 12, 2001): CAT scans for sale at B.C. hospitals Aunt Minnie (Nov 23, 2001): RSNA special session probes ethics of whole-body screening Yahoo (Dec 14, 2001): Full Body Scans May Not Be Wise For Some Toronto Star (Dec 31, 2001): Debate grows over routine cancer tests Yahoo News (Jan 8, 2002): Machine Can Detect Illnesses Before They Strike Times Union (Jan 14, 2002): Some call tests unneeded, unsafe Aunt Minnie (Feb. 6 2002): Compared to cardiac EBCT, multislice dose packs a wallop The Inquirer (Feb. 9 2002): Cease walk-in CAT scans, company told Image Quality Comparision Between Mobile and Full Sized CT Scanners Aunt Minnie (Nov 27, 2001): Three-year study finds portable abdominal CT useful Aunt Minnie (Dec 5, 2001): Bedside, portable CT best reserved for high-risk ICU cases Fluoroscopy Prevention of patient skin injuries (Erythema) CDRH RSNA Abstract (Dec 1, 1995): Fluoroscopic Skin Injuries Aunt Minnie (Aug 16, 2000): Proposed U.S. rules increase safety and cost of fluoroscopy systems Aunt Minnie (Jun 21, 2001): AJR review chronicles fluoroscopy-induced skin damage Aunt Minnie (Oct 11, 2001): Fluoroscopy safety demands a plan Aunt Minnie (Mar 03, 2001): New generation of digital fluoro systems can reduce radiation exposure General Radiography Digital Chest Radiography Aunt Minnie (May 27, 2002): Flat Panel DR Shrinks X-ray Dose Health Issues: Non-Radiation Specific Ergonomics Aunt Minnie (Aug 17, 2000): Employers can reduce repetitive strain injuries among sonographers Aunt Minnie (Mar 6, 2001):Interventional radiologists subject to neck, back pain Health Physics Society (May 22, 2001):Ionized Air in the X-Ray Room Aunt Minnie (May 28, 2001):Education and awareness can prevent radiology workplace injuries Exposure to lead Reuters (May 9, 2002): Job Exposure to Lead Linked to Lou Gehrig's Disease Health Issues: Radiation Specific Occupationally Exposed Persons: Aunt Minnie (Dec 12, 2001): Chronic low-level radiation exposure causes chromosomal aberrations Aunt Minnie (February 5, 2002): New protective devices shield interventional radiologists Lois Baker, News Service Editor: (Feb 3, 2000): Blood Test Measures Radiation Damage Paul Recer, AP Science Writer: (June 18, 2002): Smaller Cancer Risk for X-Ray Techs Patients Aunt Minnie (Sep 8, 2000): American survey of patient entrance exposures Aunt Minnie (Jul 17, 2001): ICRP releases report on pregnancy and radiation Aunt Minnie (June 28, 2001): Pregnancy test advised for female trauma victims prior to radiation exposure Risk models determining detrimental effects of radiation exposure Joby Warrick: Washington Post (April 14, 1997): Could fears be unfounded about low-level radiations Neelesh Misra: The Associated Press (May 12, 1999): Residents of radioactive region immune, study says Aunt Minnie (Jul 13, 2001): NCRP study affirms value of linear radiation exposure concept Faith Reidenbach: Reuters (Jan 16, 2002): DNA Repair Ability Affects Risk of Melanoma: Study Source Unknown: Radiation and Risk Magnetic Resonance Injuries ECRI (Aug 6, 2001): Accidental Fatality in MRI Scanner Reuters (Aug 14, 2001): Healthcare safety institute issues MRI precautions Aunt Minnie (Aug 21, 2001): Of missiles and metallic objects: How to avoid MRI-related hazards Aunt Minnie (Sep 26, 2001): Pillow proves potentially perilous in MR procedure Mammography Digital Mammography Toronto Sun C-Health (Oct 01, 1998): The picture that may save your life Toronto Sun C-Health (Jan 31, 2000): FDA approves first digital mammograms (using hard copy reading) Aunt Minnie (Mar 28, 2001): Full-field digital mammography offers higher sensitivity, lower doses Aunt Minnie (Oct 22, 2001): Is full-field digital mammography worth its weight in gold? Globe and Mail (Nov 14, 2001): Digital mammograms may one day replace traditional film mammograms. Mammography as a Diagnostic Tool Yahoo (Oct 01, 1998): Article on Media Bias in reporting on the efficacy of Mammography as a diagnostic tool Aunt Minnie (Sep 21, 2000): Physicians more accurate in detecting breast lumps than are mammograms Miscellaneous News Cell Phones Reuters, Yahoo News: (June 19, 2002) Mobile Phones Cause Human Cell Changes -- Study Data Security Aunt Minnie (Sep 19, 2000): Security measures can prevent PACS hack attacks Human Testing Associated Press (Dec 9, 1996): Ex-inmates sue over '60s X-ray tests Cosmic Sources of Radiation Robert Cooke: Newsday (September 30, 1998): Radiation blast from unusual star dazzles scientists Health Canada (Date Unspecified): Cosmic Radiation Exposure and Air travel Dose Due to Airport Security (pre and post-9/11) Health Physics Society (Feb 13, 2001): Airport baggage x-ray risks (pre 9/11) Eastman Kodak (Nov 2, 2001): Radiation Sensitive Materials and Airport/Postal Irradiation (post 9/11) Radiation Information Network (Unknown date): Whole body security scanners ABC News (Aug 21, 2001): More on Whole body security scanners Dose and Irradiated Mail (post 9/11) Associate Press (Nov 18, 2001): Anthrax-killing radiation a risk to mail-order drugs, film Yahoo News (Reuters) (Jan 08, 2002): Group: Anthrax Mail Cleaning Zaps Digital Data Yahoo News (AP) (Jan 11, 2002): Irradiated Mail Causes Illness Yahoo News (AP) (Jan 28, 2002): Senate staffers complain of reactions to irradiated mail after anthrax scare Nuclear News Radiation Incidents Worldwide Harold Olmos: Associated Press (May 22, 1997): Glowing stone ruined many lives Nuclear Incident in Georgia, (former USSR): Yahoo (Jan 5, 2001): Radioactive Material Hospitalizes 3 Yahoo (Feb 4, 2002): Radiation Source Removed in Georgia Japanese Times (Dec 23, 2001): Overexposure of an Engineer while installing a Toshiba Treatment Unit in Japan By Doug Simpson, AP (Jan 10, 2002): L.A. Investigates Radiation Leak The Toronto Star, AP ((Mar 29, 2002): Radioactive cobalt-60 found in Kabul Lost and Stolen Nuclear Devices in the United States - website Protective Accessories Yahoo News (Jan 17, 2002): 'Save The Gonads' Protects Preemies FDA Webpage (June 14, 1997): Radioactivity In Radiation Protection Protection Devices FDA Webpage (June 14, 1997): Radioactivity In Radiation Protection Protection Devices (follow-up report) Quality Control Aging Equipment Base in Canada Toronto Sun (Sep 27, 2001): Ontario to spend $190 million to upgrade aging medical equipment Erik L. Ridley: Aunt Minnie Staff Writer (Sep 28, 2001): Ontario radiology spending plan draws controversy Soft Copy Quality Control Aunt Minnie (Sep 19, 2000): Routine maintenance essential for high-res PACS monitors Aunt Minnie (Nov 20, 2000): Proactive maintenance crucial for success of PACS CRT monitors Aunt Minnie (May 4, 2001): High-resolution monitors create QC conundrum Aunt Minnie (Aug 31, 2001): Image quality is still job one for PACS Aunt Minnie (Sep 6, 2001): BJR article recommends international viewing quality standards Ultrasound Risks associated with using Ultrasound Aunt Minnie (Sep 19, 2001): Radiation force appears to cause ultrasound-induced lung lesions National Post (Dec 10, 2001): Ultrasound linked to brain damage Yahoo News (Dec 21, 2001): Does Ultrasound Have Sinister Consequences?