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NYU Langone experts present at annual meeting of Radiological Society of North America

November 28th, 2011

Experts from the Department of Radiology at NYU Langone Medical Center will present new research and advanced imaging techniques at the 97th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, November 27 - December 2, 2011. Experts are available to comment on their research as well as the latest technology and its application for specific conditions. Presentations include:

*Genitourinary: Evaluating Renal Function*

Monday, November 28 at 3:00 PM

Hersh Chandarana, MD, assistant professor, Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging (Moderator)

This scientific session will focus on imaging techniques and tools being investigated for the evaluation of renal function.

*Are Screening Radiographs Necessary to Detect Incomplete Atypical Femoral Fractures in Asymptomatic Patients on Long-term Bisphosphonate Therapy?*

Tuesday, November 29 at 11:10 AM

Zehava Rosenberg MD, professor, Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Valerie H. Peck, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology

This presentation will highlight research into the frequency and imaging features of incomplete atypical femoral fractures in asymptomatic patients on long-term bisphosphonate therapy.

*Outcomes of Breast MRI in Women at Intermediate Risk and High Risk for Breast MRI: A Retrospective Review at a Single Institution*

Tuesday, November 29 at 3:10 PM

Amy Melsaether, MD, assistant professor, Department of Radiology, Division of Breast Imaging

Cecilia Mercado, MD, assistant professor, Department of Radiology, Division of Breast Imaging

Linda Moy, MD, assistant professor, Department of Radiology, Division of Breast Imaging

This presentation will discuss the impact of breast MRI as a tool to monitor women classified as intermediate or high risk for breast cancer.

*Improved Efficiency of Computed Tomography Interpretation Utilizing an Automated Lung Nodule Matching Program*

Wednesday, November 30 at 11:40 AM

Jane Ko, MD, associate professor, Department of Radiology, Division of Chest Radiology

Francis Girvin, MD, assistant professor; Departments of Radiology, Division of Chest Radiology

Maj Wickstrom, MD, assistant professor; Department of Radiology, Division of Chest Radiology

John Fantauzzi, MD, assistant professor; Department of Radiology, Division of Chest Radiology

David Naidich, MD, professor, Department of Radiology, Division of Chest Radiology, and Medicine

This presentation will review results of a study evaluating the use of an automated lung nodule matching program to significantly improve a radiologist's diagnostic efficiency by increasing the speed of CT exam interpretation, ultimately decreasing report turnaround time.

Provided by NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine

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