AUGUST 2004 ■ V OLUME 14, NUMBER 8 Photo courtesy of William E. Shiels II, D.O. William E. Shiels of courtesy Photo Radiologists Assist Colleagues in Iraq

Also Inside: ■ Patients and Physicians Uninformed About CT Risks, Study Says ■ FDA Science Forum Hears Pros/Cons of CAD ■ Chicago’s Cultural Activities Add Allure to RSNA 2004 ■ FUJIFILM Pledges $500,000 to R&E Foundation

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EDITOR Susan D. Wall, M.D. DEPUTY EDITOR Bruce L. McClennan, M.D. CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Robert E. Campbell, M.D. 1 People in the News MANAGING EDITOR 2 Announcements Natalie Olinger Boden 4 RSNA Board of Directors Report EXECUTIVE EDITOR Joseph Taylor Feature Articles EDITORIAL ADVISORS Dave Fellers, C.A.E. 6 Patients and Physicians Uninformed About CT Risks, Executive Director Study Says Roberta E. Arnold, M.A., M.H.P.E. 8 FDA Science Forum Hears Pros/Cons of CAD Assistant Executive Director Publications and Communications 10 Radiologists Assist Colleagues in Iraq EDITORIAL BOARD 12 Chicago’s Cultural Activities Add Allure to Susan D. Wall, M.D. RSNA 2004 Chair Bruce L. McClennan, M.D. Vice-Chair Funding Radiology’s Future Lawrence W. Bassett, M.D. 20 FUJIFILM Pledges $500,000 to R&E Foundation Richard H. Cohan, M.D. David S. Hartman, M.D. 21 R&E Foundation Donors Richard T. Hoppe, M.D. William T.C. Yuh, M.D., M.S.E.E. Hedvig Hricak, M.D., Ph.D. 16 Program and Grant Announcements Board Liaison

17 RSNA: Working for You CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 18 Journal Highlights Stephen Barlas Bruce K. Dixon 19 Radiology in Public Focus Joan Drummond 22 Product News Amy Jenkins, M.S.C. 23 Meeting Watch GRAPHIC DESIGNER Adam Indyk 24 Exhibitor News WEBMASTERS 25 www.rsna.org James Georgi Ken Schulze 2004 RSNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert R. Hattery, M.D. Chairman R. Gilbert Jost, M.D. Liaison for Annual Meeting and Technology RSNA News Letters to the Editor August 2004 • Volume 14, Number 8 E-mail: [email protected] Theresa C. McLoud, M.D. Liaison for Education Published monthly by the Radiological Society Fax: (630) 571-7837 of North America, Inc., at 820 Jorie Blvd., RSNA News Gary J. Becker, M.D. Oak Brook, IL 60523-2251. Printed in the USA. 820 Jorie Blvd. Liaison for Science Oak Brook, IL 60523 POSTMASTER: Send address correction Hedvig Hricak, M.D., Ph.D. Subscriptions “changes” to: RSNA News, 820 Jorie Blvd., Oak Phone: (630) 571-7873 Liaison for Publications and Communications Brook, IL 60523-2251. E-mail: [email protected] Burton P. Drayer, M.D. Nonmember subscription rate is $20 per year; Reprints and Permissions Liaison-designate for Annual Meeting and $10 of active members’ dues is allocated to a Phone: (630) 571-7829 Technology subscription of RSNA News. Fax: (630) 590-7724 Brian C. Lentle, M.D. Contents of RSNA News copyrighted ©2004 by E-mail: [email protected] President the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. RSNA Membership: (877) RSNA-MEM David H. Hussey, M.D. President-elect PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Pisano Heads New UNC Research Center tta D. Pisano, M.D., has been hensive Cancer Center’s breast Echosen as the director of the cancer program. new Biomedical Research Imaging Dr. Pisano is also a principal Center at the University of North investigator for the national Digital Carolina (UNC) in Chapel Hill. Dr. Mammography Imaging Screening Pisano has been chief of breast Trial for which study results will imaging in the UNC Department be released next year. of Radiology, and was co-leader of the school’s Lineberger Compre- Etta D. Pisano, M.D.

Kyoto University Gets ACR Elects New President, First Female Chair Chair Kaori Togashi, M.D., Ph.D., E. Stephen Amis, M.D., is the new has been appointed professor president of the American College of and chair of the Department Radiology (ACR). He was elected in of Nuclear Medicine and May at the ACR annual meeting. Dr. Diagnostic Imaging at Kyoto Amis had served as ACR chairman University’s Graduate School since September 2002. of Medicine. James Borgstede, M.D., is the Dr. Togashi is the first Kaori Togashi, M.D., new ACR chairman. Dr. Borgstede was woman to chair a department E. Stephen Amis, M.D. Ph.D. previously the ACR vice-chairman. at the university’s medical In addition, ACR has elected or school, and the first woman in Japan to chair a radiol- re-elected Arl Van Moore, M.D., as ogy department in a national university. vice-chairman; William F. Mason, She credits publication in Radiology as one reason M.D., as vice-president; Sarah Don- for her success. “An achievement in the research field aldson, M.D., as secretary-treasurer; is hard to evaluate,” Dr. Togashi explains. “To prepare Paul H. Ellenbogen, M.D., as speaker; for appointments, the committee tends to rely on cita- and Albert L. Blumberg, M.D., as tion index, impact factor and brand name of the pub- vice-speaker. lished journal. Publishing in Radiology has helped me a great deal. It was also an honorable experience for me to teach at the RSNA annual meetings.” James Borgstede, M.D.

Image Engineering Selects New VP Sonora Has New VP Image Engineering Labora- Sat-Pad™, a proprietary, Sonora Medical Systems has to the medical imaging com- tories, LLC, has hired Chris FDA-approved device promoted Christopher munity. Cone was previously Kulp to serve as vice-presi- designed to improve image Cone, M.B.A., to vice-presi- senior director of business dent of sales and marketing. quality in high field MR dent of sales and marketing. development. Image Engineering is the imaging. Sonora is a leading supplier exclusive worldwide mar- of after-market products, keter and distributor of the services and test equipment

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Haacke Earns ISMRM Gold Medal AAPM Announces 2004 Awards The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (ISMRM) has presented its gold medal to Medicine (AAPM) has presented its 2004 E. Mark Haacke, Ph.D., head of the MR Research awards and honors. The recipients are: Facility at Harper Hospital in Detroit. • Clifton Ling, Ph.D. – William D. Dr. Haacke was awarded the medal for his pio- Coolidge Award neering work with MR angiography and MR venogra- • Donald Herbert, Ph.D. – Achievement phy, his sequence design contributions in fast imaging in Medical Physics Award and his role as an educator in MR imaging science. • Mark Carol, M.D. – Honorary Member He is currently working with susceptibility- E. Mark Haacke, Ph.D. • Paul Lauterbur, Ph.D. – Honorary weighted imaging and its applications in stroke, Member trauma, tumor identification and Alzheimer disease.

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IHE Moves to Next Level he Integrating the Healthcare (HIMSS) are the founding sponsors of www.healthimaging.com/archives/HIIT/ Enterprise (IHE) initiative is suc- IHE. More recently, the American Col- HIIT_2004/HIIT0204/HIIT020407.htm. Tcessfully moving forward with its lege of Cardiology (ACC) agreed to At RSNA 2004, IHE will be show- goal to provide standards for data inte- sponsor IHE work in the domain of cased in a major exhibit and a series of gration throughout the healthcare cardiology. IHE has also grown inter- classroom sessions in the infoRAD area industry. New technical documents nationally with IHE activities currently of the meeting. For the first time, a dis- have been published in cardiology and in Asia, Europe and North tributed demonstration of laboratory, adding to the documents America. the new Portable Data for previously published in IT infrastruc- A recent article in Imaging integration profile ture and radiology. These documents Health Imaging and IT will enable participants are available at www.rsna.org/ihe. Magazine, “IHE: It’s Not who are exhibiting at the Using established healthcare data Just for Imaging Any- conference to display the standards such as HL7 and DICOM, more,” describes the capabilities of their sys- IHE specifies communications among expansion of the initiative and its tems to share patient information via systems to allow for easy integration. importance in addressing the clinical removable media—such as CDs— RSNA and the Healthcare Information need for information sharing in health- directly in their technical exhibit and Management Systems Society care today. To see the article, go to booths.

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Abstracts by Specialty Scientific Presentation Abstract Education Exhibit Abstract record 9,300 abstracts were submit- Submissions by Specialty: Submissions by Specialty: Ated for consideration for scientific Breast Imaging 394 Breast Imaging 116 and education exhibit presentation at Cardiac 465 Cardiac 146 RSNA 2004. That’s about 1,600 more Chest 477 Chest 265 than were submitted for RSNA 2003. Emergency 40 Gastrointestinal 504 This year’s abstracts include 6,414 Gastrointestinal 839 Multisystem/Special Interest 132 scientific paper or poster abstracts, 2,717 Genitourinary 386 Musculoskeletal 299 education exhibit abstracts and 195 infoRAD abstracts. Health Services, Policy and Research 119 Neuroradiology 375 The final selections for scientific Musculoskeletal 534 Nuclear Medicine 54 presentations were made in mid-July. Neuroradiology/Head and Neck 829 Obstetrics/Gynecology 121 Notices have been sent to individuals Nuclear Medicine 208 Pediatric Radiology 139 about the status of their submitted Pediatric Radiology 228 Physics and Other Basic Sciences 110 abstracts for scientific papers and poster Physics 567 Policy and Practice 25 presentations; 1,685 scientific papers Radiation Oncology and Radiobiology 295 Radiation Oncology 15 and 504 posters were accepted. Notices Radiology Informatics 181 Radiology Informatics 26 for education exhibits were sent in mid- June; 1,141 were accepted including five Ultrasound 168 Uroradiology (Genitourinary) 147 sets of 13 cases of the day. 158 infoRAD Vascular and Interventional 684 Vascular/Interventional 243 abstracts were accepted. TOTAL: 6,414 TOTAL: 2,717

RSNA Technical Exhibition Rises in Ranks Leading Host Cities by Number radeshow Week has released its remains the largest annual medical of Trade Shows Tannual report of the top 200 trade meeting in the world. CITY NUMBER OF TOP 200 SHOWS shows in the United States and Canada. Tradeshow Week also reports an Las Vegas 38 The technical exhibition at RSNA 2003 average 3.4 percent increase in profes- Chicago 27 was ranked #38—up from #41 in 2002. sional attendance in 2003 and an Orlando 17 The RSNA Technical Exhibition average increase of 1.2 percent in the Atlanta 16 New York City 14 remains #1 among healthcare meetings number of exhibiting companies. Source: Tradeshow Week and the RSNA Scientific Assembly

The 200 Largest Tradeshows of 2003 by Net Square Feet of Paid Exhibit Space NET SQ. FT. OF RANK 2003 SHOW EXHIBIT SPACE EXHIBITING FIRMS CITY MONTH 1 Consumer Electronic Show 1,249,875 2,296 Las Vegas January 38 RSNA 2003 444,250 668 Chicago November/December 44 Medical Design & Manufacturing West 370,615 2,078 Anaheim, Calif. February 73 Medtrade 286,433 849 Atlanta October 90 HIMSS Annual Conference 247,600 686 San Diego February 107 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 228,250 413 New Orleans February 109 American Academy of Ophthalmology 227,600 497 Anaheim, Calif. November 136 American Heart Association 179,525 352 Orlando November Source: Tradeshow Week

BIROW 3 RSNA is a co-sponsor of the third Biomed- The other co-sponsors are American ical Imaging Research Opportunities Work- Association of Physicists in Medicine, Ameri- shop (BIROW 3), which will be held March can Institute for Medical and Biological Engi- 11–12, 2005, in Bethesda, Md. Planning for neering, Academy of Radiology Research, BIROW 3 is under way and preliminary and Biomedical Engineering Society. information is posted at www.birow.org. Continued on page 19

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t the June RSNA Board of Direc- for seven-day access. The RSNA Board tors meeting in Montreal, Presi- of Directors has decided to provide Adent-elect and Secretary-Trea- open access to all InteractED programs, surer David H. Hussey, M.D., pre- except for the RadioGraphics materials sented the overall RSNA 2004–2005 and continuing medical education budget, which has held the increase in (CME) exams. RadioGraphics materi- operating expenses to the targeted three als will still require a log-in, as will the percent. CME exams for all InteractED pro- Liaisons for the Annual Meeting grams. These two areas will remain a and Technology, Science, Education, benefit of RSNA membership. and Publications and Communications The RSNA Board has also decided presented the budgets for their areas, to continue support of a Web site including new programs and activities designed as a study tool for radiology on radiologic education, research and residents. Web-RAD-Train publications. (www.columbia.edu/~ejh1/web-rad- Within this budget, the Board has train/index.html) was developed by Robert R. Hattery, M.D. completed its plan to allocate all Eric J. Hall, D.Sc. It presents essential Chairman, 2004 RSNA Board resources—financial, volunteer and radiation biology topics, accompanied of Directors staff—behind the Society’s mission and by questions and answers. The project, goals. which had been funded through a grant Board members also further refined from the RSNA Research & Education medical simulator technology will plans to provide more meaningful, more Foundation, will now be supported eventually play an important role in efficient programs and tools for radio- directly through RSNA. radiology education. This belief has logic research and education—not only Web-RAD-Train is accessible also resulted in a collaborative work- at RSNA 2004, but also year-round. through RSNA Link (www.rsna.org) in group involving RSNA and the Society the Residents Lounge or through the of Interventional Radiology. More Free Online Education Resources Education Portal in the radiation biol- information will be available in a future Many of RSNA’s ogy area of the Virtual edition of RSNA News. online education Monographs section. Scientific Program/Journal Policy resources, available For many years, it has been a require- through InteractED, RSNA 2004 ment that scientific paper and poster will be available to Medical Simulators presenters at the annual meeting submit everyone for free The use of medical sim- their related manuscripts to Radiology. beginning later this ulators has become a Following a report from the Taskforce year. critical component of on the Scientific Program and Journal, InteractED educating radiologists to the Board has decided to recommend (www.rsna.org/edu- perform various proce- that the Society’s bylaws be amended cation/interactive/index.html) offers dures—especially in interventional to eliminate this requirement. RSNA more than 300 educational programs, radiology—as well as how to problem- members will vote on the proposed ranging from courses culled from the solve in various medical scenarios. bylaws change at the RSNA 2004 busi- RSNA annual meeting to education Plans are under way to add a Hot ness sessions. If the recommendation exhibits published in RadioGraphics. Topic Focus Session on medical simu- passes, scientific presenters will be Previously, InteractED was free for lators at RSNA 2004. The focus session encouraged rather than required to RSNA members while others paid $15 is a direct result of RSNA’s belief that submit their manuscripts to Radiology.

4 RSNA NEWS A UGUST 2004 Associated Sciences Refresher Courses The Associated Sciences Consortium offers eight refresher courses at the annual meeting. Traditionally, the courses have been spread over the entire week. Beginning next year, the courses will mirror the popular format of the Essentials of Radiology series and the Case-based Review Courses. They will be offered throughout the day over a two-day period to help accommodate the schedules of busy radiology professionals.

Public Information Efforts The Board has approved several pro- grams to enhance public awareness the RSNA Media Briefing on Women’s Content from Radiology, Radio- about radiology and the roles radiology Breast Health that was held in July in Graphics and the RSNA Education professionals play in the healthcare New York. Other background footage Center will be added to materials process. will be used in connection with stories from science and bioengineering pub- Beginning this summer, the Society on radiology from RSNA 2004. lications to form the virtual journal. will send public service announcements • A Japanese company has been to broadcast and satellite radio stations Legacy Content granted permission to translate into around the country. These public serv- Content from Radiology and Radio- Japanese existing RSNA education ice announcements will describe differ- Graphics dating back to the early programs. Four programs will be ent radiology proce- 1980s will soon translated each year and will be avail- dures and will direct be available able on CD-ROM. listeners to the award- online. RSNA • The 2004 RSNA Editorial Fellow will winning patient is working with be Harris L. Cohen, M.D. education Web site, Google to scan • RSNA will sponsor a Workshop in RadiologyInfo.org, to and create Clinical Trials Methodology in early learn more about a portable docu- 2006. particular exam, why ment format it is needed and how a (PDF) files of patient can better the journals. prepare for it. PDFs will be Preliminary work is under way to made from Radiology articles from ROBERT R. HATTERY, M.D. translate RadiologyInfo into Spanish. 1980 to 2002. PDFs will be made of CHAIRMAN, 2004 RSNA BOARD Portions of the Web site may also RadioGraphics articles from the jour- OF DIRECTORS become available in French. The Cana- nal’s inception in 1981 to 2002. dian Association of Radiologists has For articles from 2002 to the pres- Note: In our continuing efforts to keep RSNA members informed, the chair of the RSNA Board asked permission to use content from ent, RSNA offers free online journal of Directors will provide a brief report in RSNA RadiologyInfo and translate it into access to RSNA members and journal News following each board meeting. The next RSNA Board Meeting is in October. French, within a project requested by subscribers. Once the content becomes the Canadian Minister of Health. two years old, online access is free to The Board approved a proposal everyone. from the Public Information Committee to expand and update the “B-roll” Other Board Action video package (also known as back- • Initial work has begun on a new look ground footage) for television stations for Radiology. to use with stories about radiology. • RSNA will participate in developing a Some of the video package was used at virtual journal on molecular imaging.

RSNANEWS. ORG RSNA NEWS 5 FEATURE HOT TOPIC Patients and Physicians Uninformed About CT Risks, Study Says

ew research confirms growing suspicion that patients and physi- Ncians—even radiologists—are not fully aware of the risks and benefits of CT. Christoph I. Lee, A.B., a fourth- year student at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn., reported that “patients are not given information about the risks, benefits and radiation dose for a CT scan,” and that “patients, emergency department physicians and radiologists alike are unable to provide accurate estimates of CT doses regardless of their experience level.” Lee says a study was needed because very little published informa- Howard P. Forman, M.D., M.B.A. (left), and Christoph I. Lee, A.B., in the reading tion existed on the awareness level of area at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. radiation dose and the risk associated with CT scans, “The impetus of the that there was increased cancer risk, as radiologists,” says Lee. “But what study has been the increasing preva- whereas only nine percent (four of 45) we actually found was that radiologists lence of CT scans, including elective of ED physicians and three percent and ED physicians were about the same procedures such as whole-body scans.” (two of 76) of patients believed there when it came to knowledge level about The study, pub- was an increased actual radiation dose. So there’s a huge lished in the May issue There’s a huge knowledge gap risk. knowledge gap between the radiolo- of Radiology, included between the radiologists that In addition, all gists that are reading these studies, their 76 patients seen during patients and most understanding of the physics and how a two-week period in are reading these studies, ED physicians and much radiation patients are getting, and the Yale emergency their understanding of the radiologists were what the public understands about diag- department (ED) with unable to accu- nostic CT scans.” mild to moderate physics and how much radia- rately estimate the Co-author Howard P. Forman, abdominopelvic or dose of one CT M.D., M.B.A., associate professor of flank pain, who were tion patients are getting, and scan when com- diagnostic radiology and management, surveyed after acquisi- what the public understands pared with one and vice-chairman of the Department tion of their CT scans. chest radiograph. of Diagnostic Radiology at Yale, says, The researchers about diagnostic CT scans. The radiation from “The study confirms that there is an found that only seven Christoph I. Lee, A.B. one CT scan is absolute lack of understanding of radia- percent of patients equivalent to the tion dosimetry as it relates to CT, and it reported that they were told about risks radiation dose from 100 to 250 chest confirms that the communication and benefits of CT scans, while 22 per- radiographs, according to information between physicians and patients is cent (10 of 45) of the ED physicians in the study. lacking when it comes to what radia- reported that they had provided such “We had hypothesized that patients tion is and what it might cause, as well information. Forty-seven percent (18 of wouldn’t know as much as physicians as the suggestion to patients that they 38) of radiologists surveyed believed and physicians wouldn’t know as much be part of the process in deciding

6 RSNA NEWS A UGUST 2004 whether they get a study.” Dose Estimates for One CT Scan versus One Chest Radiograph Dr. Forman says radiologists should make an effort to educate patients, either directly when they appear in radiology departments, or indirectly through primary care physicians. “There are some radiologists out there who clearly don’t think it’s necessary that we educate patients, and I think that is a discussion that needs to hap- pen in the radiology community. It’s our obligation to tell patients as much (Radiology 2004;231:393-398) © 2004 RSNA. Printed with permission. as possible.” Informing patients whose priority is mend that “full disclosure of the cur- purchasing a car you would have no good medical care is a challenging rent knowledge level about radiation information about that car or its history, proposition, says G. Donald Frey, dose and possible risks ... be distributed you would quickly understand that that Ph.D., professor of radiology at the in appropriate language and in a man- market is not going to work very well; Medical University of South Carolina ner that does not cause public panic. people aren’t going to want to buy cars and president of the American Associa- Two possible methods include the post- and people selling cars are not going to tion of Physicists in Medicine. “You ing of clear announcements with asso- get good offers. Healthcare is a market want to keep the patient informed, but ciated CT radiation doses and reference and the best outcomes can only be you don’t want to overestimate the con- ranges in CT department waiting areas, achieved when patients, physicians and cern about radiation compared to the and the availability of informational even those who are paying for the risks and benefits of the procedure. It pamphlets in outpatient waiting tests—the employers and insurance certainly remains controversial as to rooms.” companies—are informed, not only how much risk an individual patient They also suggest that large about the potential benefits of the tests, has with a typical CT dose of about 10 national radiology associations should but also about all the costs, including mSv,” he explains. “Risk also depends take the lead in the production of such risks to patients.” on whether you’re male or female and educational materials. RSNA’s award- To that Lee adds: “CT scans consti- how old you are. The patient popula- winning patient education Web site, tute 13 to 15 percent of diagnostic radi- tion tends to be older, so the risk may RadiologyInfo.org, does just that. ology procedures in the United States, be less. So it’s rather difficult to find Dr. Forman points out that wide- but they are estimated to be responsible the average risk for an individual spread lack of awareness, such as for more than 70 percent of the collec- patient.” demonstrated by this study, also has tive radiation dose delivered to patients. Dr. Frey adds that minimizing dose economic consequences. “It’s bad for This is something that cannot be taken is also a balancing act: “The dose has markets,” he explains. “For example, if lightly.” ■ to be commensurate with image qual- I were to tell you that in a market for ity; you don’t want to have the dose Notes: RSNA members and Radiology subscribers can access the Lee study online at radiology. higher than you need, but you don’t rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/full/231/2/393. To use the Quick Search box on the home page (radiology.rsna want it so low that you compromise jnls.org), type in “Lee” for the author, “dose” for the keyword and “2004” for the year. At RSNA 2003, a special focus session was held on CT and radiation dose. An article from the image quality.” session is available in the February issue of RSNA News at www.rsna.org/publications/rsnanews/ In the discussion portion of the feb04/ct_dose-1.html. Radiology article, the authors recom- ❚ RSNA 2004 Refresher Courses wo refresher courses will be Course # 832 - Update Minicourse on Course # 213 - Multidetector CT in Pediatrics Tavailable at RSNA 2004 on CT CT Physics and Technology A. Principles and Image Optimization of Pediatric Multislice CT dose. To register for these or any A. How Does Patient Size Affect CT Marilyn J. Siegel, M.D. other courses, go to www.rsna.org, Dose and Image Quality? B. Strategies for Dose Reduction: Pediatric Multislice CT click on the annual meeting logo Walter Huda, Ph.D. Donald P. Frush, M.D. and then click on Course Enroll- B. Radiation Protection and Staff in CT C. High-Resolution Pediatric Chest CT ment in the left-hand column under Lawrence N. Rothenberg, Ph.D. Alan S. Brody, M.D. Registration and Housing.

RSNANEWS. ORG RSNA NEWS 7 FEATURE TECHNOLOGY FDA Science Forum Hears Pros/Cons of CAD

ools for computer-aided detection (CAD), including their promise Tand perils, were the subject of a presentation at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Science Forum held in May in Washington, D.C. Nicholas Petrick, Ph.D., a leading imaging technology researcher for the FDA’s Office of Science and Engineer- ing Labs, focused his presentation on CAD systems used in lung and breast cancer screening. “CAD is not a perfect tool, you have to work with it,” he says. His analysis included a number of studies that showed breast cancer tumors evident on a first screening, but not read by the radiologist. “The rea- Nicholas Petrick, Ph.D. Michael J. Ulissey, M.D. FDA Office of Science and Women’s Diagnostic and Breast sons radiologists might miss a lesion or Engineering Labs Health Center tumor can range from the subtle nature of the lesion to the sheer volume of the used in court to defend a radiologist in A study published in the September data they need to interpret, to the fact a malpractice case involving breast 2001 issue of Radiology by Timothy W. that they may be having an off day or imaging. It was the first reported court Freer, M.D., and Michael J. Ulissey, just didn’t have their coffee,” Dr. Pet- case to use CAD as a defense. The case M.D., from the Women’s Diagnostic rick explains. “The major benefit of was upheld on appeal. and Breast Health Center in Plano, CAD is that it helps identify overlooked Texas, was the first large prospective malignant lesions and actionable nod- CAD for Lung CT clinical trial of CAD with screening ules—not that it helps identify subtle On July 8, the FDA approved the first mammography. The study included lesions that are difficult to perceive on a CAD system for CT scans of the lungs. 12,860 patients. The researchers found mammogram or CT scan.” The overall five-year survival rate that when radiologists used CAD to The ultimate goal of CAD use is to for lung cancer is 15 percent, according assist with the interpretation of screen- make it easier for the radiologist to to the American Cancer Society. That ing mammograms, there was a 19.5 detect and classify lesions and to iden- rate jumps to 49 percent for cases percent increase in the number of can- tify lesions at an earlier stage so that detected when the disease is still local- cers detected. They also observed an treatment can be more effective. ized, but right now, only 16 percent of increase in the recall rate from 6.5 per- While not discussed in the FDA cases are found in the early stages. cent to 7.7 percent; no change in the forum, another potential benefit of While CAD for lung CT is new, the positive predictive value for biopsy at CAD is that it may add an extra layer of FDA has previously approved CAD 38 percent; and an increase in the pro- protection against a medical malprac- systems for chest radiographs and for portion of early-stage malignancies tice lawsuit. Radiologists are more use with mammography. One of the detected from 73 percent to 78 percent. often the targets of breast-cancer litiga- makers of CAD devices, R2 Technol- They concluded, “The use of CAD tion than other specialists. The average ogy of California, estimates that in in the interpretation of screening mam- judgment is $300,000. Missed cancer or 2004, more than 15 percent (about six mograms can increase the detection of delayed diagnoses are common reasons million) screening mammograms will early-stage malignancies without undue for these suits. be interpreted with CAD assistance in effect on the recall rate or positive pre- Recently, CAD was successfully the United States. dictive value for biopsy.”

8 RSNA NEWS A UGUST 2004 More recently, a study published in Medicare reimbursement for CAD the February 4, 2004, issue of the Jour- began in 2002, with payment amounts nal of the National Cancer Institute increasing slightly a year later. Also, in found that CAD-based mammography 2002, the Centers for Medicare and had little effect on recall and breast Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded cancer detection rates. The study, by D. CAD coverage to include diagnostic Gur et. al., is the largest to date of exams. This year the coverage was CAD-based mammography in a clinical expanded to include the technology’s setting. It included 24 use with digital radiologists, all Mam- Ultimately, time will put the mammography. mography Quality technology in its proper “But it is not like Standards Act-certi- all questions about fied, who reviewed perspective. My personal opin- CAD’s utility have 115,000 screening ion is that CAD will continue to been answered,” mammograms over a says Dr. Petrick. three-year period. prove useful in the clinical Hospitals and Dr. Ulissey says application of occasionally screening centers the Gur study is just have their own one more piece of the detecting breast cancers a year cost/benefit equa- puzzle. “Various stud- or two earlier than they might tions to justify. ies will substantiate Some estimates put the usefulness of have otherwise been detected. the number of daily CAD, while others Michael J. Ulissey, M.D. screening mammo- will indicate it has no grams necessary to statistically significant benefit. I think justify a CAD system at 30—or more mistakes were made in both the design than 10,000 a year. Some say it is more and interpretation of the Gur paper, but like 5,000 a year. publication of the results does not The cost/benefit equation could bother me, nor does it dissuade me move more toward the benefit side from using the device,” he says. “Ulti- once CAD systems are available that mately, time will put the technology in help radiologists distinguish between its proper perspective. My personal malignant and benign tumors, Dr. Pet- opinion is that CAD will continue to rick adds. prove useful in the clinical application Elizabeth A. Krupinski, Ph.D., from of occasionally detecting breast cancers the Department of Radiology at the a year or two earlier than they might University of Arizona School of Medi- Nicholas Petrick, Ph.D., from the FDA have otherwise been detected. I also cine in Tucson, wrote in an editorial on Office of Science and Engineering Labs, think that the vast majority of those CAD in the April 2004 issue of Radiol- presented “Computer Aided Diagnosis additional cancers detected will be ogy, “There is little doubt that CAD (CAD): The Current State and Future For This Technology” during an FDA early stage.” schemes will soon be everyday tools in Science Forum. The presentation is While CAD critics say the systems the radiologist’s arsenal of digital available on the Internet at increase the number of workups a radi- image processing and interpretation www.prous.com/fda2004/. ologist performs because of false-posi- techniques. … Radiologists need to tives, benign lesions and benign nod- learn how to integrate CAD informa- ules identified through the CAD pro- tion into their own unique decision- gram, Dr. Petrick told those in making processes, thus balancing that attendance at the FDA forum, “We information with the information they would rather have a higher sensitivity collect through their own visual search and a lower workup rate.” He also of the image.” ■ acknowledged that with more data, Notes: A Webcast of the FDA Science Forum is Medicare and health insurance compa- available at www.prous.com/fda2004/. Click on Imaging. A new study on CAD was released in nies could reconsider the value of reim- the August issue of Radiology. See page 19 for bursing for CAD-read mammograms. more information.

RSNANEWS. ORG RSNA NEWS 9 FEATURE PERSPECTIVE Radiologists Assist Colleagues in Iraq

ews accounts from Iraq feature tales of war, death, abuse, and Npolitical, social and economic strife. The misery of Iraqi citizens is played out nightly in the television newscasts. For several RSNA mem- bers, Iraq’s pain is something they feel intensely and personally, and they wanted to do something to help. William E. Shiels II, D.O., a clini- cal associate professor of radiology at Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, knew he had to say “yes” when asked to attend a very special meeting last Photos courtesy of William E. Shiels II, D.O. William E. Shiels of courtesy Photos February in Baghdad. A delegation of American medical specialists traveled to Baghdad in February to “You know, it was just another participate in an Iraqi Medical Specialty Forum. medical conference,” he jokes. “You pull on your gray flannel slacks, your director of the Division of Ultrasound nated and no one was hurt, but as a blue blazer, grab your cup of coffee and and a professor of radiology at Thomas result of the location change, only 250 head to the conference room only to be Jefferson University Medical Center Iraqi physicians were able to attend the greeted by bomb sniffing dogs!” and Hospital, and chairman of RSNA’s meeting. Of those who did attend, Dr. It’s easy to joke about it now that Committee on International Relations Shiels says their enthusiasm was he’s safely flown in and out of a war and Education, had encouraged Dr. astounding, “They were grateful we zone, but he wasn’t always so sure his Shiels to act as the radiology facilitator were willing to risk our lives to make adventure would end happily. Dr. for the reconstitution of Iraqi medicine. contact with them.” Shiels’ journey featured a ride on a mil- Dr. Shiels says the meeting was As a result of the information void itary C130 aircraft, originally scheduled to in Iraq, Dr. Shiels says the physicians chosen to carry two- Outside medical journals host about 750 Iraqi were at least 10 years behind in med- dozen American and access to the Internet physicians, all of whom ical data and, in many cases, they were physicians into Bagh- had no outside contact 20 to 30 years behind. “They were like dad because of its had been forbidden in with medical experts for sponges, so eager to learn but at the capability for evasive Iraq until the fall of 34 years. The gathering same time they were skeptical that the maneuvers such as was supposed to take politics of medicine in Iraq would ever zoom takeoffs and Saddam Hussein. place in Baghdad’s “med- change,” he adds. landings. The C130 William E. Shiels II, D.O. ical city,” located in the Dr. Goldberg says he encouraged can change direction heart of Baghdad. How- Dr. Shiels to attend the conference as often as every five seconds, which it ever, because of a security threat, the because of Dr. Shiels’ previous military did, in an effort to avoid becoming a U.S. military relocated the physicians experience in the U.S. Army Medical target. Upon landing, the physicians to the “Green Zone” or the secure U.S. Corps. He was a senior manager of were fitted from head to toe with military headquarters, which is located Army radiology at Walter Reed Med- Kevlar. “That’s when I thought, ‘okay, in one of Saddam Hussein’s former ical Center near Washington, D.C. this is for real,’” he says. palaces and conference centers. The former lieutenant colonel Dr. Shiels represented organized It turned out to be a good move. learned that bringing his international radiology at the Iraqi Medical Specialty Officials located a bomb in the medical colleagues up to date professionally was Forum. Barry B. Goldberg, M.D., city conference area. It was safely deto- just one part of his mission in Iraq. “One

10 RSNA NEWS A UGUST 2004 (left) William E. Shiels II, D.O., with a U.S. Army battlefield CT scanner that he helped deploy during Operation Desert Storm. (right) Dr. Shiels with orthopedic surgeon Richard Wilkerson, M.D., and a U.S. Air Force loadmaster on a C130 military trans- port aircraft. They flew in the C130 between Jordan and Baghdad. of my greatest challenges was to con- RSNA Efforts to Help Iraqi Physicians den in Iraq for decades,” says Dr. tinue to light the fire of hope and con- While physicians here wait for the mili- Shiels. “In fact, cable and satellite tele- tinue to fuel it—to make them believe tary and political situation to improve, vision were forbidden under penalty of they would have a future that would the threat to Iraqi physicians becomes death.” materialize that would be something bet- more intense. Many who have the RSNA will also ship educational ter than the past or present,” he says. means are fleeing the nation; others are materials, as soon as Iraqi physicians “Dr. Shiels isn’t giving up and nei- the victims of kidnappings, captured by can safely receive them, that will help ther are we,” says Dr. Goldberg, who outlaws desperate for ransom. Anton N. bring the radiologists up to date and has successfully procured and shipped Hasso, M.D., from the University of prepare them to learn new imaging imaging equipment to Armenia, California at Irvine, has been involved techniques. However until CT scanners, Afghanistan and sub-Saharan Africa, in RSNA’s efforts to organize a ultrasound machines and other imaging and is scheduled to ship imaging equip- response to Iraq’s need. His contacts technology can safely be shipped, ment to Serbia as part of a program tell him the situation for Iraqi doctors received and securely housed, RSNA through the Radiology Outreach Foun- becomes more desperate every day. and American radiologists like Drs. dation in cooperation with the Global “They are doing very poorly,” says Goldberg, Hasso and Shiels can only Ultrasound Equipment Donation Foun- Dr. Hasso. “They are not only con- offer knowledge and hope to Iraqi dation. Dr. Goldberg is president of cerned for their personal safety, but physicians. both not-for-profit foundations. they are also pessimistic about the Dr. Hasso says he has his own per- “We hope to get funds from the U.S. future. They can’t see an end result.” sonal dream of aiding those still living Agency for International Development RSNA is opening an important edu- in his former home. “I hope a year and from the armed forces that have cational channel for Iraqi radiologists. from now we’ll be training in neighbor- monies approved for rebuilding Iraq,” The Society is offering Iraqi radiolo- ing countries like Kuwait or Saudi Ara- says Dr. Goldberg. “Unfortunately, gists free membership for one year. The bia,” he says. “Two years from now I’d efforts are all on hold now because the benefit gives the physicians online like to be organizing a course in Bagh- political situation is too turbulent. We’re access to Radiology and Radio- dad with support from equipment com- hoping when things stabilize, the inter- Graphics. panies and drug companies with hope est to participate is still there.” “Outside medical journals and that, by then, the situation will be Additionally, Drs. Shiels and Gold- access to the Internet had been forbid- stable enough.” ■ berg are working to create “Teach the Note: At RSNA 2004, CIRE is sponsoring the refresher course, Teachers” programs where American “International Emergency Radiology Symposium: Radiology Triage volunteers can teach dozens of their of Trauma During War and Peace.” Drs. Goldberg and Shiels will be joined by Peter D. Corr, M.D., Ofer Benjaminov, M.D., Lilian F.L.Y. Iraqi counterparts, and then rely on Leong, M.D., and Giovanni G. Cerri, M.D., Ph.D. those “trainees” to help educate col- leagues in Iraq.

RSNANEWS. ORG RSNA NEWS 11 FEATURE CHICAGO Chicago’s Cultural Activities Add Allure to RSNA 2004 SNA MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES will be able to enjoy a diverse selection of activities during their stay in Chicago for RSNA 2004. RChicago’s calendar of events includes theater, art, music and a num- ber of other activities. There’s something for everyone.

MUSEUMS: RSNA Tours & Events Art Institute of Chicago RSNA is sponsoring a series of he Art Institute’s world-renowned permanent tours and events during RSNA Tcollection includes a noteworthy exhibition of 2004. A Tours & Events Brochure surrealistic paintings and Impressionistic art. Two is available at www.rsna.org. special exhibitions are planned for December. A Click on the Annual Meeting retrospect of the urban and rural landscapes of logo and then on Tours and City photographer Art Sinsabaugh will be on display. Events in the left-hand column. Sinsabaugh emerged from Chicago’s renowned Institute of Design New in 2004: Enroll for and is best known for his work with the large format 12- x 20-inch tours and events online when camera. A concurrent exhibition focuses on American Indian art. you register for the annual ■ 111 S. Michigan Ave. meeting or add courses. Tickets: (312) 930-4040 RSNA Members who participated in tours at Membership: (312) 575-8000 RSNA 2002 and RSNA 2003 will automatically www.artic.edu www.ticketmaster.com receive a brochure in the mail.

The Field Museum iscover the nuances of America’s most cher- Dished first lady through a peek in her closet. Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years— Selections from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum displays more than 70 famous pieces worn by Mrs. Kennedy. Documents, film clips and photographs highlighting the Kennedy administra- tion accompany the clothes. While visiting the Field Museum, say hello to Sue, the largest, most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever discovered. Sue is only one of the many noteworthy specimens in the Field’s permanent collection. The Field Museum

anchors the Museum Campus, which contains the Museum. and JFK Library © Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium, on South Lake Shore Drive at Soldier Field. ■ 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. (312) 922-9410

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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum special exhibit, Animal Grossology, provides color- Aful, whimsical interactive experiences while answering assorted questions—why cats have hairballs, why skunks stink and why mama birds regurgitate in baby birds’ mouths. Also, be sure of the Marsh, RiverWorks, ■ 2430 N. Cannon Dr. to enjoy the beauty of the Butterfly Water Lab, Wilderness Walk (773) 755-5100 Haven. Other permanent exhibits and Hands on Habitat for visi- www.chias.org include the Look-in Animal Lab, tors age seven and younger. Extreme Green House, Mysteries

Chicago Historical Museum of Science and Industry Society isit Hollywood through the special exhibit: The Museum of Science and Industry has This urban museum pres- VAction! An Adventure in Moviemaking. In something for everyone: a farm, a U-505 sub- ents the fascinating multi- addition to learning about film production, marine, a fairy castle and a coal mine. Visi- cultural heritage of the casting, stunts, set making and special effects, tors may walk through the human heart, region in creative, up-to- visitors also will have the opportunity to watch chicks hatch and throw their voices in date exhibits. Check the make their own movie. the whispering gallery. Aspiring astronauts Web site for neighbor- Aviation enthusiasts should see the newly may visit the lunar module and the Apollo 8 hood tours, lectures, per- installed Spirit of Glen Ellyn, a replica of the Command Module. formances and events. ■ Wright brothers’ 1903 flyer that made flight 57th St. and Lake Shore Dr. ■ 1601 N. Clark St. history at Kitty Hawk. (773) 684-1414 (312) 642-4600 www.msichicago.org www.chicagohs.org Lincoln Park Shedd Aquarium Adler Planetarium Conservatory he aquarium is home to aquatic life hows at the planetarium are scheduled continu- A tropical oasis features Tfrom around the world. The Wild Sously throughout the day. Scheduled in the vir- greenery from around the Reef exhibit offers one of the most tual reality StarRider Theater are Stars of the world. Seasonal features diverse displays of sharks in North Pharaohs, The Future is Wild, Journey to Infinity include a chrysanthemum America. You can also visit seahorses, and SonicVision. The Sky Theater depicts stars and show in November and a otters, seals, dolphins, penguins and other nighttime wonders projected on the dome of Christmas show in whales. The Shedd, a principal part of the planetarium. Sky Theater presentations include December. the Museum Campus, is a tasteful blend MARS NOW! and Secrets of Saturn. The Adler ■ 2391 N. Stockton Dr. (312) 742-7736 of contemporary and 1930s architecture Planetarium is located on a scenic section of the situated on the shore of Lake Michigan. Museum Campus jutting into Lake Michigan. Garfield Park ■ 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. ■ 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Conservatory (312) 939-2438 (312) 922-7827 View the holiday flower www.sheddnet.org www.adlerplanetarium.org show at the Garfield Park Conservatory, which was built in 1907. The conser- vatory was designed by architect Jens Jensen and is one the world’s largest gardens under glass. ■ 300 N. Central Park Ave. (312) 746-5100 www.garfield- conservatory.org

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Museum of Contemporary Art Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows wo special exhibits are on display. Stalemate exam- ocated on the east end of Navy Pier, this museum houses the Tines existential crisis and ambiguity through the works Lnation’s largest permanent collection of Tiffany stained glass of a variety of artists, including Matthew Barney, Felix windows. The museum has more than 150 stained glass works— Gonzalez-Torres, Arturo Herrera, Bruce Nauman, Cather- some dating back to the 1890s—by artists including John ine Opie, Ad Reinhardt, Cindy Sherman and Hiroshi LaFarge, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Franz Mayer and Sugimoto. Kai Althoff: Kai Kein Respekt (Kai No F.X. Zettler. Admission is free. Free guided tours are also avail- Respect) is the first museum survey of the work of Ger- able by appointment. man artist Kai Althoff. In addition to multi-media instal- ■ 600 E. Grand Ave. lations, the exhibit includes collages, paintings, pencil (312) 595-5024 drawings and watercolors. Chicago’s Navy The MCA’s permanent collection represents trends in Pier is home art after 1945, with a special emphasis in Surrealism to a unique (1940s and 1950s), Minimalism (1960s), conceptual art collection of and photography (1960s to the present), installation art shops, restau- rants, muse- and art by local artists. The collection includes paintings, ums and a sculpture, photography, video, film and installations. 150-foot-high ■ 220 E. Chicago Ave. Ferris wheel. (312) 280-2660 www.mcachicago.org

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Performing Arts

CONCERT: ■ Victory Gardens Theater & Second City Tom Jones Training Center November 28 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. (773) 871-3000 ■ House of Blues www.victorygardens.org 329 N. Dearborn St. (312) 923-2000 Mamma Mia! www.hob.com Broadway’s hit musical fea- turing ABBA’s best-known THEATER: songs, returns to Chicago. The Dead A funny, poignant tale of James Joyce’s haunting Irish family and friendship. Christmas Eve musical ■ Ford Center for the ■ Court Theatre Performing Arts,

5535 S. Ellis Ave. Oriental Theatre Brosilow Michael Photo: (773) 753-4472 24 W. Randolph St. Second City Tommy Gun’s Garage www.courttheatre.org (312) 902-1400 Comedy and improvisation. Set in a Prohibition-era www.ticketmaster.com Big Time ■ Mainstage and ETC stage speakeasy, the 1920s musi- A razor-edged look at corpo- Cherry Orchard 1616 N. Wells St. cal comedy revue includes rate America. Paul belongs Anton Chekhov at his best. (312) 337-3992 dinner. www.secondcity.com to the fast-track crowd of ■ Steppenwolf Theater ■ Tommy Gun’s Garage young banker-broker-trader- 1650 N. Halsted St. 1239 S. State St. dealers whizzing about the (312) 335-1650 (773) 728-2828 world, troubleshooting on www.steppenwolf.org www.tommyguns international accounts of garage.com “serious money.”

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FAMILY PERFORMANCES: magical, once-in-a-lifetime SYMPHONY AND OPERA Lyric Opera A Christmas Carol recording session begins. Lyric Opera of Chicago ■ Goodman Theatre This new musical, celebrat- The Cunning Little Vixen 170 N. Dearborn St. ing the catalogue of Disney November 29 (312) 443-3800 music, sparkles with a tal- www.goodman-theatre.org ented cast and more than 50 A sunny, life-affirming masterwork the whole A Christmas Schooner songs from popular Disney films. family will love, boasting The “Christmas Schooner,” a wonderfully accessible holiday tradition, takes a ■ Auditorium Theater 50 E. Congress Pkwy. music that evokes the wonderful look at families (312) 902-1400 world of nature. and tradition. Schooner tells www.ticketmaster.com by Leos Janacek Tickets go on sale in August the story of the voyage of Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis ■ The Molly Doone 20 N. Wacker Dr. Blue Man with Judith Christin, Dina (312) 332-2244 x5600 across Lake Michi- Group Kuznetsova, Jean-Philippe www.lyricopera.org gan and Peter and Lafont, Dennis Petersen and Chicago Symphony Alma Stossel, Melina Pyron whose pioneering Orchestra spirit is full of the Aida Haydn energy and dreams December 1 Symphony No. 60 of America in the Two doomed lovers—Aida, (Il distratto) 1870s. the enslaved Ethiopian Sinfonia Concertante ■ Bailiwick Reper- princess, and Radames, the Symphony No. 98 tory Theater Egyptian general ordered to December 2 1229 W. Belmont conquer her countrymen— Tubes Conductor: Ave. battle passion and politics in by Blue Man Group Pinchas Zuckerman (773) 883-1090 the land of the Pharaohs. Performance art and comedy www.bailiwick.org by Giuseppe Verdi Jazz: meet music. Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock On The Record (Disney) Conductor: Richard Buckley ■ Briar Street Theatre and Jack DeJohnette Direct from the producers of with Olga Borodina, Andrea 3133 N. Halsted December 3 “The Lion King,” Disney’s (773) 348-4000 Gruber, Richard Margison, ■ 220 S. Michigan Ave. “On The Record” creates an www.blueman.com Salvatore Licitra, Indra (888) 294-3550 www.ticketmaster.com Thomas and Dolora Zajick evening of enchantment as a www.chicagosymphony.org

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American Girl Place Chicago Children’s Holiday 2004 features sing-a-long with the Lincoln Park Zoo Shoppers at American Museum the Adventures of Clif- Gingerbread Man. The Lincoln Park Zoo Girl Place may choose Chicago Children’s ford the Big Red Dog. ■ 700 E. Grand Ave. is the oldest zoological among the beautiful Museum is committed The annual Ginger- (on Navy Pier) garden in the country, dolls and catch Circle to creating a commu- bread Fantasy Factory (312) 527-1000 as well as one of the of Friends: An Ameri- nity where play and exhibit will open for www.chichildrens most modern. Casting museum.org can Girls Musical in learning connect. More holiday visitors so chil- a festive glow on the the theater. Lunch, tea than 12 interactive dren of all ages can Navy Pier IMAX zoo grounds, the Zoo- and dinner are served exhibits and new pro- pretend to make, bake Theatre Lights Festival is a at The Café. Reserva- grams offer hours of and decorate ginger- Visit the Navy Pier nightly event during tions are recom- creative play. The bread goodies and par- IMAX theatre to see the holiday season. mended. hands-on exhibits are ticipate in creating gin- Santa vs. the Snow- ■ 2200 N. Cannon Dr. ■ 111 E. Chicago Ave. creatively focused on gerbread-scented sculp- man 3D. (312) 742-2000 (877) 247-5223 science, literacy, tures in the Kraft ■ 700 E. Grand Ave. www.lpzoo.com www.americangirl.com humanities and the arts. Artabounds Studio. (312) 595-5629 www.imax.com/ Children can read and chicago

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NEW! NEW! Personal Financial Management Strategies Sessions Academic Leadership Prior to RSNA 2004 Courses he RSNA Education Center is offering two personal financial management The Radiology Academic Council Tstrategy sessions on Saturday, November 27, 2004, at McCormick Place in has posted a list of academic and Chicago. These sessions are prior to RSNA 2004. These seminars do not qualify leadership courses on its new Web for AMA category 1 credit. site, www.radiologyacademic council.org. Protecting Assets from Creditor Claims, Effective Real Estate Investment Strategies RSNA participates in the council, 1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. Including Malpractice Claims along with the Association of Uni- 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Includes textbook written specifically versity Radiologists, the Association Includes textbook written for the course! of Program Directors in Radiology, specifically for the course! Whether your interest is passive, low and the Society of Chairmen of Aca- Presented by Barry Rubenstein, involvement investing or hands-on, fully demic Radiology Departments. B.S., J.D., L.L.M., this seminar involved investing, you will leave this The course listings provide includes comprehensive illustrations course with the confidence and skills details about each course and a link to help physicians decide when and needed to identify investment real estate to the Web site of the society that how to use asset protection tech- that meets your goals. The course, presented handles registration for that course. niques, as well as distinguish the by J. Michael Moody, M.B.A., demon- advantages, disadvantages, benefits strates that the opportunities and benefits of and risks of numerous strategies. real estate far outweigh the effort and risk. Register for these seminars online at www.rsna.org. Protecting Assets From Creditor Claims ...... $129 Effective Real Estate Investment Strategies . . . . $159 Both Courses ...... $269

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RSNANEWS. ORG RSNA NEWS 17 RSNA JOURNALS Journal Highlights The following are highlights from the current issues of RSNA’s two peer-reviewed journals. Rectal Cancer: Review with Emphasis on MR Imaging ectal cancer is associated with a Transverse contrast-enhanced Rpoor prognosis because of the risk T1-weighted turbo spin-echo MR images both for metastases and for local recur- of rectal cancer with involved nodes in mesorectal fat. Rectal tumor (arrows) rence. Helping to improve therapeutic with involved perirectal nodes (arrow- management of rectal cancer is a chal- heads) are all located within the lenging task for radiologists. mesorectum in a In the August 69-year-old woman. (Radiology 2004;232:335-346) issue of Radiology © 2004 RSNA. All rights reserved. Printed with permission. (radiology.rsna- jnls.org), Regina G.H. Beets-Tan, M.D., Ph.D., and Geerard L. Beets, M.D., Ph.D., from University Hospital Maas- modalities, with an emphasis on MR, • Locally advanced rectal cancer tricht, in the Netherlands, review the are discussed under four main headings • N stage relevance of preoperative imaging in that address the most relevant aspects The article also includes “Essen- staging the local extent of primary rec- of local spread of rectal tumors: tials” or highlighted points to help busy tal cancer. • T stage readers recognize important informa- Research on various imaging • Circumferential resection margin tion at a glance.

Creating and Delivering PowerPoint Presentations ost radiologists are now creating their own Mimage and text slides for oral presentations. PowerPoint software offers a tremendous number of options for personalizing slides. However, inappro- priate use of PowerPoint features can substantially degrade the quality of a presentation. In an article appearing in the July-August issue of RadioGraphics, Jannette Collins, M.D., M.Ed., provides tips on how to develop effective text and image slides for electronic presentation by using PowerPoint, including the appropriate use of text, font, color, sound, graphics, slide display and radio- logic images. In a second article appearing in the same issue, Dr. Collins outlines techniques for an effective oral presentation. These techniques include rehearsing the presentation, body language, focusing on a few key points, and engaging the audience. For online access to these articles, “Making a PowerPoint Presentation” (RadioGraphics 2004;1177-1183) and “Giving a PowerPoint Presen- tation: the Art of Communicating Effectively” (RadioGraphics 2004;1185-1192) go to radio- graphics.rsnajnls.org.

18 RSNA NEWS A UGUST 2004 RSNA JOURNALS Radiology in Public Focus A press release has been sent to the medical news media for the following scientific article appearing in the August issue of Radiology (radiology.rsnajnls.org):

Can Computer-aided Detection with Double Reading of Screening Mammograms Help Decrease the False-Negative Rate? Initial Experience

omputer-aided detection (CAD) The researchers are now conducting CAD Results for Actionable False-Negative Cmay help to decrease false-negative a prospective study at their institution Findings According to Interval between findings on screening mammograms by to measure and evaluate the associated Prior Mammography and Detection more than one-third. changes as a result of CAD, Stamatia V. Destounis, including the recall rate, M.D., and colleagues from radiologists’ workload and The Elizabeth Wende Breast overall operating expenses. Clinic in Rochester, N.Y., Dr. Destounis released retrospectively evaluated these findings at an RSNA (Radiology 2004;232:578-584) © 2004 RSNA. All rights false-negative findings on 98 Media Briefing on Women’s reserved. Printed with permission. (31 percent) of 318 screen- Breast Health held in New ing mammograms. When York on July 22. More infor- using CAD, 37 cancers were mation on the media briefing RSNA press releases are available at correctly marked, thus decreasing the will be available in the September issue www.rsna.org/media. false-negative rate to 19 percent (61 of of RSNA News. 318 screening mammograms).

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R.T.s Plan Foreign Trip to Share Information Dentists, Physicians Urge about Diagnostic Imaging Government to Change Policy for A delegation of radiologic technologists Young Asylum Seekers (R.T.s) will meet with their counterparts in More than 70 prominent American dentists and Russia and Poland next February as part of physicians—including 13 deans of dental, medical the People to People International Ambas- and public health schools—have sent a letter to the sador Program. The delegation will be led by U.S. Department of Homeland Security asking Colleen Dawson, R.T. (R)(CV), president of authorities to stop taking dental and wrist bone radi- the California Society of Radiologic Technol- ographs to determine the age of young people seek- ogists. ing safe haven in the United States. “This will be a great professional opportu- “Medical and dental experts have demonstrated nity to learn different ways radiography is the variability and inaccuracy of these exams, and used throughout the world,” says Dawson. Colleen Dawson, R.T. we are concerned that these unreliable tests, often “As imaging is the physician’s No. 1 diagnos- (R)(CV) used as the sole age determinant, are irresponsible tic tool, it is a very important process for patient care. They may show and are given unwarranted scientific legitimacy,” us ways of handling the imaging process more efficiently or logically.” the letter stated. Dawson says they will also discuss educational programs, cross- To view the entire letter, go to the Physicians for training in functional imaging, radiologist assistants and licensure stan- Human Rights Web site at www.phrusa.org/ dards, such as the Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence bill. campaigns/asylum_network/pdf/age-testingletter.pdf.

RSNANEWS. ORG RSNA NEWS 19 RESEARCH & EDUCATION OUR FUTURE FUJIFILM Pledges $500,000 to R&E Foundation

UJIFILM Medical Systems is reinforcing its long-term Fcommitment to radiology research and education with a $500,000 pledge to the RSNA Research & Education Founda- tion. “Research and education are investments in the future of the industry,” says Clayton Larsen, vice-president of marketing and network development. “Fuji is committed to being a long-term major player in healthcare imag- ing and information.” Fuji gave the R&E Founda- tion a check for $350,000 in April and will pay the balance of its half-million dollar commit- ment over the next 10 years. purchased Pyne X-Ray and renamed the RSNA International Visiting Pro- Fuji is one of the 11 original mem- the company FUJIFILM Medical Sys- fessor (IVP) Program. This program, bers of the Foundation’s Vanguard tems, U.S.A. administered by the RSNA Committee Group, founded in 1989 as a way to Larsen says Fuji is keenly aware of on International Relations and Educa- provide additional grant support to the critical relationship between manu- tion, allows small teams of radiologists young investigators. Since then, Fuji facturers and researchers. “Medical to travel to developing nations to lec- has donated $900,000 to the Founda- imaging is driven by alternating cycles ture at national radiology meetings, as tion. “As a charter member of the Van- of technology advancements and the well as exchange information with guard Group, we wanted to reinforce clinical application of those advance- radiologists and teach radiology resi- our continued support ments,” he says. dents in those countries. of RSNA, particularly Medical imaging is driven “Industry alone cannot In 2005, the Fuji contribution will as we recognize the by alternating cycles of move clinical care for- be used to fund the IVP program in Society as the premier ward without careful Brazil. The visiting professors are source of radiology technology advancements medical oversight in David Yousem, M.D., from The John education and and the clinical application learning the technology Hopkins School of Medicine; William research,” says and measuring its clini- Thompson, M.D., from Duke Univer- Larsen. of those advancements cal impact. If the sity Medical Center; and Erik K. Paul- FUJIFILM Med- Clayton Larsen impact is positive, son, M.D., from Duke University Med- ical Systems is a industry gets the bene- ical Center. wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Fuji fits from their investment, and the clin- Fuji’s contributions have also been Photo Film, Co., based in Tokyo. Fuji’s ical community gets the benefit from used to fund two 2004 grants: radiographic films were first sold in the technology. Industry and care • Fengming Kong, M.D., Ph.D., from the United States in 1965 through the providers, such as radiologists, have the Department of Radiation Oncol- Pyne X-Ray Corporation. Later Pyne clearly aligned interests in this regard.” ogy at the University of Michigan, expanded its distribution of Fuji’s Fuji’s newest contribution to the Ann Arbor, will use his Research medical products and in 1986, Fuji R&E Foundation will be used to fund Seed Grant for “A Pilot Study to

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Research & Education Foundation Donors

HE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the RSNA Research & Education Foundation and its recipients Tof research and educational grant support gratefully acknowledge the contributions made to the Foundation May 28–June 29, 2004. For more information on Foundation activities, a quarterly newsletter, Foundation X-aminer, is available online at www.rsna.org/research/foundation/newsletters/x-aminer/x-aminer.pdf.

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Evaluate the Impact of Functional radiography (CR) software approach Information about the RSNA Research & Edu- Images on Predicting Local Tumor that provides caregivers full cus- cation Foundation is available online at www.rsna.org/research/foundation/index.html. Control and Lung Toxicity in the tomization ability and quicker access For more information on becoming a member of Treatment of Non Small Cell Lung to frequently used functions, allowing the RSNA Research & Education Foundation Cancer” exams to be performed more quickly Vanguard Group, contact Deborah Kroll at (630) 368-3742 or at [email protected]. For more • Martin Pilat, from the Louisiana State and easily. Flex UI will also have the information on the Foundation’s grant pro- University Health Sciences Center in ability to run on PDAs and tablets, grams, contact Scott Walter at (630) 571-7816 Shreveport, will use his Medical Stu- allowing exams to be registered or at [email protected]. dent Departmental Program Grant for remotely, directly minimizing the risk “Central Pancreatic Fluid Collection: for patient identification errors that can Surgical or Percutaneous Drainage?” occur with traditional manual methods. His scientific advisor/chairman is “By providing enhanced means for Horacio D’Agostino, M.D. collecting and managing patient infor- In addition to financial contribu- mation, and coupling that with detailed tions, Fuji continues to support the image information, we can increase the radiology market with innovative prod- quality, efficiency and consistency of ucts. One of Fuji’s newest product the diagnostic radiology process,” releases was Flex UI™, a computed Larsen says. ■

RSNANEWS. ORG RSNA NEWS 21 RADIOLOGY PRODUCTS Product News

NEW PRODUCT NEW PRODUCT Portable Assistant Software Interface Improves CR Offers User-defined Workflow Functionality Konica Minolta Medical FUJIFILM Medical Systems Imaging has introduced a USA has unveiled Flex UI™, new, portable, state-of- the first CR software interface the-art companion prod- that enables users to define uct for the Xpress com- functionality according to puted radiography (CR) predetermined departmental system. The Xpress protocols. Portable Assistant is a Fuji’s Flash IIP console was designed to automate processes and lightweight exam and cassette identification tool for reduce the number of steps necessary to acquire an image. Flex UI radiologists and technologists who need to perform was created to take the simplicity of operation a step further allow- CR exams (“portables”) at the point of patient care. ing quicker access to additional and frequently used functions. Users The hand-held device has a built-in barcode reader, now have the option to custom-build screens and customize patient touch-screen control with keypad and comes with a information fields, allowing additional patient data to be provided cradle and stylus. within the patient file. “We are very excited about the potential of the Flex UI is compatible to a RIS/HIS outputting DICOM Worklist new Konica Minolta Xpress Portable Assistant and Management. the benefits it brings to our customers, especially in large and busy facilities where a great number of NEW PRODUCT portable exams are performed every day,” said New Volume CT System Eunice Lin, Konica Minolta product marketing manager for CR & PACS. GE Healthcare has introduced a imaging at Froedtert Hospital in next-generation volume CT Milwaukee and professor of FDA APPROVAL scanner. The LightSpeed VCT is radiology at the Medical College ® able to capture an image of any of Wisconsin. “This system pro- IntraStent organ in one second, scan the vides unprecedented image qual- ™ DoubleStrut whole body in fewer than 10 ity almost instantaneously, seconds, and capture images of which should offer significant Stent Approved the heart and coronary arteries in impact in cardiovascular medi- The Food and Drug fewer than five heartbeats. cine and trauma imaging. The Administration (FDA) In a single rotation, the sys- LightSpeed VCT also should has approved the IntraStent® DoubleStrut™ Stent, tem creates 64 submillimeter improve imaging in neurology, manufactured by ev3 Inc. The device is indicated images, totaling 40 millimeters oncology and other fields.” for improving luminal diameter in symptomatic of anatomical coverage, which Froedtert Hospital was the patients with atherosclerotic disease of the common are combined to form a 3D view site of the first LightSpeed VCT and/or external iliac arteries up to 100 mm in length, of the patient’s anatomy. installation. with a reference vessel diameter of 5 to 10 mm. “Noninvasive diagnostic The summary of safety, effectiveness and label- imaging as we know it has ing is available at www.fda.gov/cdrh/pdf3/ turned a page,” said W. Dennis p030045a.pdf. Foley, M.D., chief of digital

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Continued from previous page International Delegates Stay at One of Our International attendees are strongly port or seaport. The processes take Partner Hotels encouraged to apply now for a visa. only a few seconds in most cases. To ensure getting the hotel of your choice The U.S. Visit Program was For more information, go to for RSNA 2004, register for the meeting as launched in January 2004 to protect www.dhs.gov/us-visit. soon as possible. The majority of hotels in the safety of U.S. citizens and inter- Starting October 26, 2004, visa the RSNA block still have rooms available. national visitors. waiver travelers from all 27 Visa Beginning September 30, 2004, Waiver Program countries must Important Dates for RSNA 2004 foreign visitors (including the 27 present a machine-readable passport Nov. 8 Housing deadline countries in the Visa Waiver Pro- or a U.S. visa upon arrival to a U.S. Nov. 12 Advance registration deadline gram) will be photographed and fin- airport or seaport. For more informa- Nov. 28–Dec. 3 RSNA 90th Scientific Assembly gerprinted upon arrival at a U.S. air- tion, go to www.travel.state.gov/vwp. and Annual Meeting

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Free Promotional Tools for Exhibitors As part of the Technical Exhibitor Traditionally about 24,000 radiology professionals attend the Service Kit, RSNA has included RSNA annual meeting. To ensure your company gets maximum free promotional tools to help exposure, take advantage of the many promotional and advertising exhibitors make potential cus- opportunities available. tomers aware of their presence at Advertising vehicles include: the annual meeting. • RSNA Journals — • Coupon Book Postcards and flyers can be cus- Radiology and RadioGraphics • Motion Billboard tomized with an exhibitor’s logo, • Pocket Guide • Directional Signs message and exhibit location. Downloadable images are • Daily Bulletin For more information, also available for the creation of other • Sub-specialty content brochures contact Jim Drew at (630) customized promotional materials. • RSNA Link (www.rsna.org) 571-7819 or [email protected].

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RSNANEWS. ORG RSNA NEWS 25 CALENDAR Medical Meetings September – October 2004

SEPTEMBER 3–5 OCTOBER 6–9 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), International Skeletal Society (ISS), 31st Annual Refresher Sonography: A Broad Sweep, Palace Station Hotel, Las Vegas Course, Westin Dragonara Resort, St. Julian’s, Malta • www.aium.org • www.internationalskeletalsociety.com SEPTEMBER 9–12 OCTOBER 7-10 Society for Molecular Imaging (SMI), 3rd Annual Meeting, American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN), Adam’s Mark Hotel, St. Louis • www.molecularimaging.org Semi-Annual Meeting, Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, Arlington, SEPTEMBER 10–12 Va. • www.acrin.org Society for the Advancement of Women’s Imaging (SAWI), OCTOBER 18–22 SAWI 2004 Symposium, Palace Hotel, San Francisco American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR), • www.sawi.org Advances in Body MR, The Wyndham New Orleans at Canal SEPTEMBER 12–15 Place, New Orleans • www.aocr.org Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA), 2004 OCTOBER 21–24 Fall Educational Conference, Miami, Fla. • www.rbma.org Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Radiologists SEPTEMBER 22-24 (RANZCR), 55th Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth Convention Argentine Society of Radiology, 50th Argentine Congress of & Exhibition Centre, Perth, Western Australia Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Therapy, 8th •www.ranzcr.edu.au Argentine Congress of Ultrasonography, Sheraton Hotel & OCTOBER 29–31 Convention Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina • www.sar.org.ar Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU), 14th Annual SEPTEMBER 25–29 Meeting, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C. Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of • www.sru.org Europe (CIRSE), Annual Meeting, Barcelona, Spain • www.cirse.org NOVEMBER 28–DECEMBER 3 RSNA 2004, 90th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, OCTOBER 1–5 McCormick Place, Chicago • www.rsna.org North American Society for Cardiac Imaging (NASCI), Cardiovascular Imaging 2004, Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Fla. APRIL 19–22, 2005 • www.nasci.org 10th International Conference on Occupational Respiratory OCTOBER 3–7 Diseases (10th ICORD), Occupational Respiratory Hazards in American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology the 21st Century: Best Practices for Prevention and Control, (ASTRO), 46th Annual Meeting, Georgia World Congress Beijing, China • www.ICORD2005.com Center, Atlanta • www.astro.org

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