The CT vs MR debate, advice for residents

An interview with Dr. Semelka on the relative merits & demerits of CTVersus MRI-- one of the top articles of 2006. Check it out at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/530585?sssdmh=dm1.235597&src=top10#

Some interesting ultrasound cases

For those with an interst in fetal diagnostic ultrasound here's a site with some interesting cases posted by many Indian Radiologists. http://drjoea.googlepages.com/obstetric-2

Fast ripples as epilepsy biomarker

Read about this novel diagnostic technique-- a combination of fMRI and MEG that promises to be an accurate biomarker for epilepsy patients. Read about it on http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/549299?src=mp

MR mammography in tumor recurrence

MR mammography is being developed as a technique for evaluation of breast tumor recurrence. Read the latest about the technique on http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/548273_print

CCTA unplugged

A few words of caution for those who use advanced 3D and volume rendered images to report CT coronary angiogram images. You are advised to see the raw data to get the whole picture. Check it out on http://www.auntminnie.com/index.asp?Sec=sup&Sub=car&Pag=dis&ItemId=74027&wf=1533&d=1

256 slice Coronary CT angiography

So you thought R & D slept after development of the 5 beat 64 slice CT scanner. Wrong. The images from a 256 slice CT scanner are now being evaluated at Japan. The scanner acquires in a single heartbeat and does not require ECG gating. Take a look at the new revolution in CCTA at http://www.auntminnie.com/index.asp?Sec=sup&Sub=cto&Pag=dis&ItemId=73904&wf=1513

fMRI in conversion disorder

fMRI was performed in women with hysteria (conversion disorder) with sensory impairment in a limb. fMRI showed absence of activity in sensory cortex area and high-lighting of the functional area controlling emotions. http://www.auntminnie.com/index.asp?Sec=sup&Sub=mri&Pag=dis&ItemId=73950&wf=1520

Over-diagnosis of Lung Ca

An introspective study which shows that 27% of lung tumours reported on screening CT's are over-diagnosed especially in women and the inter-observer variability in interpretation of these scans. Read all about it on http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/548682

Call to serve where required

This is a very poignant appeal to physicians to serve at least short term assignments in under-priviledged areas. This should be a wake-up call for our fraternity in India who should also be encouraged to serve in Rural areas where their services are required and much in need. Read this appeal at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/547955?src=mp

MRSI of Prostate

Disappointing news for companies promoting MR spectroscopy of the prostate. In the largest multi-center trial on this topic presented at the RSNA 2006, results have shown no incremental benefit from MR Spectroscopy in detection or management of peripheral zone prostatic Ca. Tough luck for all those chaps who shelled out mega-bucks to purchase the endorectal coil and MRSI software for prostatic imaging. Read all about it at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/548599

The last hours of life

Medscape brings us a much acclaimed CME for clinicians on how to tackle the terminally ill patient. It is the best training for clinicians and should give our Radiology colleagues also an insight into how complicated the management of the terminally ill patient can be. If you are looking after your terminally ill parents or significant other this article is a must-read: http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/5808_pnt

MR safety

Another great safety article on the MRI suite and how to provide centralised source of medical gases in order to prevent anesthesis related complications. Read all about it on: http://www.auntminnie.com/index.asp?Sec=sup&Sub=imc&Pag=dis&ItemId=73984&wf=1527

MRS after brain training

Irish researchers used MR spectroscopy to document the effects of a memory enhancement exercise in a population of senior citizens ... with some surprising results. Catch the excitement on Aunt Minnie TV at http://www.auntminnie.com/index.asp?sec=amtv&sub=29&ItemID=74014&wf=1531&d=1

MRI in Multiple sclerosis

The most comprehensive article to date on the role of MRI in multiple sclerosis is available at medscape. Catch the latest on http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/6184_pnt