Celebrating 50 years of CT Imaging by Cynthia McCollough, PhD October 1st, 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the first computed tomography (CT) scan, which was performed in 1971 by radiologist James Ambrose at Atkinson Morley's Hospital in London, UK. Considered by physicians as the most significant medical advance of the 20th century, CT scans are used today to diagnose and guide the treatment of more than 90 million Americans each year. Much has been written about CT’s inventors, particularly Sir Godfrey Hounsfield. A radar operator in World War II who went on to work for Electric and Music ..read more

The recent COVID-19 crisis has temporarily eliminated onsite educational opportunities for members of the medical community and beyond. At ISCT we understand that the pursuit of knowledge is paramount and we would like to thank our fellow medical and industry professionals with complimentary access to ISCT's OnDemand Chest CT course for the entire month of April. What’s Included: Our Chest course covers multiple state-of-the-art updates for CT-based lung cancer screening, as well as discussions on diffuse lung disease, lung cancer imaging, and how artificial intelligence is increasingly influe ..read more

For over a month now the nation has been rocked by the COVID-19 crisis, and although no one has been immune to feeling the effects of the virus in their daily lives in at least some capacity, few communities have been hit as hard as the medical community. For those in the medical field, COVID-19 is changing almost every area of life - from the way radiology departments operate to huge shifts in the daily practices of radiologists, technologists, and residents. It’s also changing the way that we approach CME.  It seems like every day another radiology conference is cancelled due to coronavirus ..read more

Every year the ISCT brings experts from across the globe together to discuss, debate, and answer a hugely important question: “What’s happening in the world of CT?” From the technology itself to the protocols, techniques, and applications of CT, staying on top of changes in the industry is a never-ending journey, one that requires constant learning and a commitment to professional growth. There are so many big changes happening in CT right now, and it’s more important than ever that radiologists, technologists and trainees take time to educate themselves on how the industry is evolving. That’s ..read more

Each year the ISCT meeting brings together the top experts in computed tomography from all over the world. With lectures and workshops built for radiologists, physicians, technologists, medical physicists, engineers, residents, fellows, physician assistants, and nurses, the ISCT’s annual CT symposium is the gold standard in CT education and something we look forward to year-round. One of our favorite things about our annual symposium is that it gives people from all over the world an invaluable opportunity to come together and learn. Not only can you brush up on your skills and knowledge while ..read more

Online learning has evolved as a game changer for many in the healthcare industry, where busy schedules and long hours make it difficult to find the time to slip away to an educational conference. That’s why a few years ago we launched ISCT Ondemand, a flexible e-learning option that allows members of the radiology community to continue their medical education on a timeline that works for their specific needs. We have dozens of accredited radiology courses available, each one focusing on a specific hot topic or organ system within CT.  This week we’re highlighting our Neuro course, which provi ..read more

Any radiology department is only as good as the person managing it. Over the years the healthcare industry has shifted, and we’re seeing more and more radiologists with active knowledge of the field stepping into managerial positions within their departments, a change that has certainly benefited the industry. With that being said, the challenges faced by a radiologist in a managerial position are much different from those faced in the reading room, and in order to effectively leverage your leadership role you need to be prepared to not only identify core challenges within your department, but ..read more

The number of imaging procedures performed in recent years has continued to climb, leading to concerns about increased radiation exposure for patients. As a result, dose reduction has been one of the biggest areas of emphasis within radiology as practices across the country struggle to identify and implement effective dose optimization protocols in an attempt to minimize patient exposure while maintaining image quality.  It’s been a huge battle, and last Monday at RSNA 2019 Dr. Mahadevappa Mahesh from Johns Hopkins University presented results from the 2019 National Council on Radiation Protec ..read more

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind, with the excitement of the Thanksgiving holiday followed by the even more exciting hustle and bustle of one of our favorite meetings: RSNA. From the vendors to the speakers to the broad variety of topics that touch on every aspect of radiology, there’s always a lot to love about the RSNA meeting, and inevitably a lot to learn. This year was no exception, and we couldn’t help but walk away from RSNA 2019 excited about the future of radiology. Changes are happening across every facet of the industry, but unsurprisingly it was the discussions related to i ..read more

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind, with the excitement of the Thanksgiving holiday followed by the even more exciting hustle and bustle of one of our favorite meetings: RSNA. From the vendors to the speakers to the broad variety of topics that touch on every aspect of radiology, there’s always a lot to love about the RSNA meeting, and inevitably a lot to learn. This year was no exception, and we couldn’t help but walk away from RSNA 2019 excited about the future of radiology. Changes are happening across every facet of the industry, but unsurprisingly it was the discussions related to i ..read more