Regional Standardization of Prostate Multiparametric MRI Performance and Reporting: Is There a Role for a Director of Prostate Imaging?

The purpose of this study was to assess prostate multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) before and after intervention by a director of prostate imaging. Images from prostate mpMRI examinations at four peripheral institutions (five 1.5-T systems) were studied.

Effect of Implementing Community of Practice Modified Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System on Reporting Adherence and Number of Thyroid Biopsies.

Rationale And Objectives: Thyroid nodules are common in the population, although the rate of malignancy is relatively low (5%-15%). The purpose of this study was to determine if introducing a modified standardized reporting format and management algorithm (Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System [TI-RADS]) affects radiologist reporting adherence, number of thyroid biopsies, and other measurable outcomes.

Materials And Methods: All thyroid biopsies performed over two 6-month periods were evaluated at a tertiary care hospital with Research Ethics Board approval.

Quality Initiative Program in Its Sixth Year: Has It Become Part of Our Radiology Culture?

Purpose: The study sought to determine if the Quality Initiative Program (QUIP) has become part of the radiology culture at our institution.

Methods: After Research Ethics approval, QUIPs from January 2009 to December 2014 were assessed. We evaluated the response rates of radiologists receiving QUIPs to ensure they reviewed them.

Transient mediastinal mass from fluid overload.

Mediastinal masses incidentally discovered on chest imaging often suggest underlying malignancy such as lymphoma or metastatic cancer. However, the radiographic appearance of mediastinal edema can mimic a mediastinal mass in the context of acute fluid overload. We describe the case of a 75 year old woman known for end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis who presented with acute pulmonary edema in the context of a Non ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

Validity study for the cervical range of motion device used for lateral flexion in patients with neck pain.

Study Design: A set of measurements was compared with an accepted gold standard using a methodologic design.

Objective: To estimate the criterion validity of the cervical range of motion device used for lateral flexion in patients with neck pain.

Summary Of Background Data: Reliability of the cervical range of motion device has been well established.