Jacqueline Hewett[email protected]Clinical NewsDutch evaluate strategies for harmonization of PET/CT studiesPET quantification based on standardized uptake values (SUV) can be hampered by variability in imaging procedures between institutes participating in multicenter FDG PET/CT trials. To address the issue, researchers in the Netherlands have evaluated harmonization strategies that reduce SUV variability.August 25, 2013Clinical NewsPatient positioning has major impact on proton therapyProton therapy treatment is very expensive. And due to the scarcity of centers, access is limited. Therefore, efficient patient throughput is of paramount importance. Italian and Swiss researchers believe that remote positioning of patients may offer the potential of increasing patient throughput by up to 20%.February 8, 2012Page 1 of 1Top StoriesHealth EquityResolution on imaging access awaits World Health Assembly approvalThe WHO board has adopted the Strengthening Medical Imaging resolution and it now looks set for approval by the World Health Assembly. Prof. Hedvig Hricak moderated an important webinar on the topic last week.UltrasoundWhat can we learn from astronauts' use of ultrasound?Womens ImagingAI speeds up fetal ultrasound scan timesCTNociceptive responses to contrast CT aren't necessarily pathologyRadiology EducationRadiology societies demand retraction of 'flawed' interventional guideline
