Current Issue

January 2012

FEATURES

Technology Update: MRI
Vendors focus on patient-friendly characteristics while maintaining image quality in the newest MR offerings.

5 Things to Watch in 2012
The traditional radiology model of a contract with a private radiology group augmented by preliminary reads on nights and weekends is increasingly facing challenges from different practice models.

RSNA Reporter’s Notebook
The neurologic impact of soccer’s ‘heading,’ what CTs have to say about Stradivarius violins, and other news from November’s annual meeting.

Hooking the Public on Healthcare IT
The ONC’s new program aims to engage consumers and increase the public’s use of healthcare IT tools. Image sharing is just part of a larger picture.

IR Benchmarking — Keeping Up With the Dr Joneses
Software can help interventional radiologists share anonymized practice data to assess performance.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Note
Serious and Silly

Imaging Informatics
There’s an App for That

On the Case

CT Slice
CT Improved Gout Detection in Study; Lung Cancer Screening Catches Smokers’ COPD

Radiology Coding
A Look at Coding in the Year Ahead

Guest Commentary
Measuring and Tracking Dose: A Call to Action

Research Review
Have the Fish to Improve Your Brain Health; fMRI May Improve ADHD Diagnosis; fMRI Maps Brain Function Changes From Violent Video Game Play

Interventional Update
IVC Filter Study Data Supports Current Guidelines

Products and Services

News Scan

Winter Product Showcase

Datebook

Second Opinions