Studies covering topics ranging from screening mammography for women 40-49 to the best ways to evaluate infants for suspected child abuse will be presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held in Boston, MA, May 4-9 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel and Towers.
Highlights of the meeting include:
Monday, May 5, 1997
10:12 am A study finds that a new technology known as virtual
colonoscopy has proven effective in detecting lesions
of the colon.
10:48 am Women aged 40-49 who got mammograms at least every
13 months were more likley to have cancer detected at
an early stage than women who waited longer than that,
this study shows.
1:30 pm Using a new system, Picture Archival and Communication
System (PACS), staff members at Baltimore VA Medical
Center reported increased efficiency, availability of
images and better use of physician time, a study shows.
2:18 pm MRI, in combination with clinical and family history,
might aid in the correct diagnosis of the rare
neurologic disorder known as Juvenile Huntington's
Disease, a study finds.
Tuesday, May 6, 1997
1:30 pm A panel discussion looks at the controversial topic
of breast biopsy. Among the issues to be covered are
whether only radiologists should perform biopsies and
whether radiologists should give pre and post-biopsy
care to the patient, including blood work and antibiotics.
1:54 pm A new use for a common heart test might help
physicians distinguish quickly between patients who
are in danger of having a heart attack and those
who are not.
3:06 pm Ultrasound-guided Cryoablation (freezing) has better
results treating prostate cancer than surgery or
reduction, a study finds.
Wednesday, May 6, 1997
10:15 (approx.) Gold Medalist Awards for Distinguished Service to
Radiology.
-- James M. Moorefield, MD of Sacramento, CA
-- Ronald G. Evens, MD of St. Louis, MO
-- David G. Bragg, MD of Salt Lake City, UT
11:00 (approx.) Caldwell Lecture:
Pediatric Imaging: The Oldest Radiologic
Subspecialty Comes of Age
Donald R. Kirks, MD
1:42 pm MRI effective in imaging the fetus, a study finds.
Thursday, May 8, 1997
10:00 am A new study describes a system in which radiologists
are active participants in a disease-focused
multidisciplinary clinic.
10:12 am The use of high-detail imaging systems is most
effective in evaluating infants for suspected
child abuse, a study shows.
The press room will be in the Jefferson Room, located on the third floor of the hotel. It is scheduled to be open 9 am - 5 pm May 5-7 and 9 am to 4 pm May 8. You can obtain a badge in the press room which will allow you access to any of the scheduled events. If you would like advance copies of the abstracts please call (703) 648-8928. Press releases will be also be mailed to you about 10 days before the meeting.
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