An Overview of 3-D Printing for Medical Applications.

Purpose: To review the basics of 3-D printing and discuss the future of 3-D printing and its place in medical imaging.

Methods: A literature search was conducted using EBSCO, JSTOR, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Recent publications that provided robust and current information were preferred, but older articles were used, if needed.

Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is projected to become a staple in breast imaging. It is considered ideal for younger women and women with dense breasts whose mammography findings typically are inconclusive because of large amounts of fibroglandular tissue. Because of its high resolution and ability to incorporate intravenous contrast media, MR also is useful for differentiating between benign and malignant breast lesions.

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography and Calcium Scoring.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and describes many heart and vessel disorders. One of these disorders, coronary artery disease (CAD), occurs because of narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. Computed tomography (CT) is used to diagnose CAD because it displays coronary artery stenosis and calcified plaques in the coronary arteries.

Multiple Hereditary Exostoses.

Multiple hereditary exostoses (MHE), also known as multiple osteochondromas, is an autosomal dominant disease that results in the development of osteochondromas throughout the body. The disease typically is diagnosed during childhood and requires lifelong monitoring and treatment of painful osteochondromas. Individuals with MHE must be monitored for complications that can arise and the potential malignant transformation of an osteochondroma into a chondrosarcoma.

Radiologic science students' perceptions of parental involvement.

Background: A new generation of students is in the classroom, and they are not always alone. Helicopter parents, those who hover around the student and attempt to ease life's challenges, are accompanying the students to radiologic science programs across the nation.

Purpose: To determine radiologic science students' perception regarding their parents' level of involvement in their lives.

The social media revolution.

Background: The growing popularity and use of social media tools such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, blogging, and wikis have led to a social media revolution. Given this widespread influence, it is important for educators, administrators, and technologists to understand the risks of using social media in the classroom and workplace.

Objective: To investigate popular social media sites and their effect on radiologic technology education and business practices.

Chiari malformations.

Chiari malformations can be serious conditions and their diagnosis often confounds clinicians. When patients present with Chiari malformations, they may have no symptoms or a range of symptoms, many of which can be confused with other neurological conditions. Imaging, and particularly magnetic resonance, plays an important role in diagnosing and treating Chiari malformations.