Rationale and Objectives The aim of this study was to explore the use of texture features generated from liver computed tomographic (CT) datasets as potential image-based indicators of patient res...

Rational and Objectives To investigate whether a nonlinear-blending algorithm improves tumor conspicuity and image quality in the evaluation of renal masses at dual-energy computed tomography (DEC...

Rationale and Objectives The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analysis of published data about the diagnostic performance of 18 F-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) positron emission tomography...

Rationale and Objectives Phase difference enhanced (PADRE) imaging technique can selectively enhanced the phase difference between the target and surrounding tissue. Our purpose is to assess the d...

Rationale and Objectives The Food and Drug Administration recommends renal function estimation using laboratory testing for patients at risk for chronically reduced kidney function before the admi...

Rationale and Objectives Studies suggest that electrocardiographically gated coronary computed tomographic angiography provides a clear definition of the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT), and...

Rationale and Objectives Characterization of smoking-related lung disease typically consists of visual assessment of chest computed tomographic (CT) images for the presence and extent of emphysema...

To address the high cost, insufficient quality, and overutilization of specific medical technologies, the Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program was founded in 2007. This program pro...

The use of diagnostic imaging tests and the development of evidence-based guidelines, reviews, and other materials have both undergone substantial growth in recent years. However, the proliferation...

Rationale and Objectives To evaluate the magnetic resonance (MR) findings of bile duct tumor thrombi (BDTT) and intraductal growing-type cholangiocarcinoma (IDG-type CC), especially focusing on th...