Newsletter - February 2014     Dear MDCT.net users, Since the introduction of CT in the 1970s, the technological features of this imaging modality have progressively advanced, leading to the development of multidetector CT scanners, first available in 1998. Technological developments have continued unabated, and today scanners with 64 detector-rows are routinely used in clinical practice. Recent improvements in the physical components, detector sizes and configurations of CT systems are promising to further improve the diagnostic accuracy of CT examinations and to allow the development of new clinical applications. In light of the rapid advances in MDCT, the newsletter illustrates the state-of-the-art CT instrumentation and highlights its clinical utility and potential. The newest CT scanners presented at RSNA 2013, held last December in Chicago, are summarized by J.F. Paul in the “Updates in Technology” column, while detector technology is reviewed in C. Catalano’s “Focus on”. A selection of recently published research papers illustrates the use of top-end CT scanners and iterative reconstruction algorithms in different clinical applications. Additionally, we highlight a health technology assessment comparing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of two automated injection systems for contrast medium administration. We believe these new publications will expand your knowledge of the technical characteristics and performances of the different scanner systems, not just the currently available ones but also those soon to be authorized for clinical use. From the MDCT.net team Contact us at editorial@mdct.net     New developments in CT technology presented at RSNA 2013: larger detectors, faster rotation and new designs J.F. Paul view »       view »       • Chen MY, Bandettini WP, Shanbhag SM et al. Concordance and diagnostic accuracy of vasodilator stress cardiac MRI and 320-detector row coronary CTA. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2014;30:109-19 • Larici AR, Calandriello L, Amato M et al. First-pass perfusion of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with 64-detector-row CT: a study of technique repeatability and intra- and interobserver variability. Radiol Med. 2014 Jan;119(1):4-12 • Fischer MA, Leidner B, Kartalis N et al. Time-resolved computed tomography of the liver: retrospective, multi-phase image reconstruction derived from volumetric perfusion imaging. Eur Radiol. 2014 Jan;24(1):151-61 • Ozdoba C, Slotboom J, Schroth G et al. Dose Reduction in Standard Head CT: First Results from a New Scanner Using Iterative Reconstruction and a New Detector Type in Comparison with Two Previous Generations of Multi-slice CT. Clin Neuroradiol. 2014 Jan 31. [Epub ahead of print] • Baum T, Gräbeldinger M, Räth C et al. Trabecular bone structure analysis of the spine using clinical MDCT: can it predict vertebral bone strength? J Bone Miner Metab. 2014 Jan;32(1):56-64 • Higuchi K, Nagao M, Matsuo Y et al. Detection of ground-glass opacities by use of hybrid iterative reconstruction (iDose) and low-dose 256-section computed tomography: a phantom study. Radiol Phys Technol. 2013 Jul;6(2):299-304       Dyspnea and fatigue Man, 55 years old view » Fever and cough Woman, 45 years old view » Endocarditis, chest pain and dyspnea Man, 52 years old view »     Dual Energy CT in Clinical Practice Johnson T, Fink C, Schönberg SO, Reiser MF Springer 2011 • Table of Contents • Physical Backgroud • Dual Source CT view »     If you wish to be removed from this email list, please click here If you would like to view our Privacy Policy, click here