Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Findings from a new pilot study showed that low-dose positron emission mammography (PEM) detected 96 percent of malignant index lesions and had a 46 percent lower false-positive rate in comparison to breast MRI.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Low-dose positron emission mammography (PEM) can detect invasive breast cancer in a feasible manner, according to research published February 9 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. A team led by Vivianne Freitas, MD, from the University of Toronto found that PEM performed comparably to MRI in breast cancer detection and could serve as a supplemental imaging method for evaluating dense breasts.
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Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
For the detection of nodal metastases in patients with early-stage cervical cancer, 18F FDG PET-CT offered a sensitivity rate that was double that of CT and 32 percent higher than MRI, according to newly published research.
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 02/09/2024 - 09:17 February 9, 2024 — A novel PET imaging technique can noninvasively detect active inflammation in the body before clinical symptoms arise, according to research published in the February issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Using a PET tracer that binds to proteins present on activated immune cells, the technique produces images of ongoing inflammation throughout the body, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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Medical Xpress: Radiology
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
An innovative breast imaging technique provides high sensitivity for detecting cancer while significantly reducing the likelihood of false positive results, according to a study published in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. Researchers said the technique has the potential to offer more reliable breast cancer screening for a broader range of patients.
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Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 02/09/2024 - 09:41 February 9, 2024 — Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that usually leads to permanent disabilities. It affects around 2.9 million people worldwide, and around 15,000 in Switzerland alone. One key feature of the disease is that it causes the patient’s own immune system to attack and destroy the myelin sheaths in the central nervous system.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is effective for stroke patients who need to be transferred from hospitals where they are diagnosed to centers capable of performing the procedure, according to a study published February 8 in JAMA Network Open. In a clinical trial, both directly presenting patients and patients transferred to EVT-capable centers benefited from the procedure, with the results highlighting the need for rapid identification of suitable transfer patients, noted lead author Amrou Sarr
ScienceDaily
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
An innovative breast imaging technique provides high sensitivity for detecting cancer while significantly reducing the likelihood of false positive results. Researchers said the technique has the potential to offer more reliable breast cancer screening for a broader range of patients.
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 02/09/2024 - 09:00 February 9, 2024 — An innovative breast imaging technique provides high sensitivity for detecting cancer while significantly reducing the likelihood of false positive results, according to a study published today in Radiology: Imaging Cancer , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). Researchers said the technique has the potential to offer more reliable breast cancer screening for a broader range of patients.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
A 27.5-fold variation exists among radiologists when it comes to making additional CT or MRI exam recommendations for head and neck indications, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Lead author Jeffrey Guenette, MD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston talks to AuntMinnie.com about what contributes to the discrepancy.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Supported by AI, Ezra offers a 60-minute, full-body MRI exam for $1,950, allowing patients to seek out health concerns before they surface.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
By mapping brain activity in three dimensions, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have achieved a more detailed picture of how the brain changes with age.
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Researchers from Harvard Medical School looked into clinical findings for three types of nodules seen across 469 patients.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Philips plans to spotlight its BlueSeal MR mobile unit and helium-free MR options at ECR 2024 in Vienna. MRI scanners equipped with Philips' 1.5-tesla fully sealed BlueSeal magnet have saved more than 1.5 million liters of helium since 2018, according to the company. The technology in a mobile unit means Philips will be able to expand options for helium-free operations in Europe, it said.
MedImaging MRI
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Researchers have developed a 60-second MRI test that could significantly enhance the diagnosis of shunt failure in children with hydrocephalus
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
RaySearch announced a 7-million-SEK ($670 million U.S.) deal with Pharmacolog AB for full ownership of DrugLog, a system that tracks the content and concentration of liquid medicine, such as chemotherapy. In the announcement, RaySearch founder and CEO Johan Löf said the company will add DrugLog to treatment planning in RayStation and workflows in RayCare for chemotherapy management.
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Not all genres are equal in a clinical setting.
Maven Imaging
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Understanding whether physical therapists can take X-rays is key in comprehending their role in patient care and making informed decisions as a patient. Today’s blog explores the regulations and practices surrounding X-ray usage by physical therapists, examining the scope of their abilities and training. We'll explore how these healthcare professionals utilize X-ray imaging in diagnosis and treatment planning, clarifying this common question and its implications in modern physical therapy.
ScienceDirect
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Publication date: Available online 9 February 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): B. Cao, Q. Li, P. Xu, Y. Zhang, S. Cai, S. Rao, M. Zeng, Y. Dai, S. Jiang, J.
ScienceDirect
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Publication date: Available online 8 February 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): H. Zhang, Y. Ouyang, H. Zhang, Y. Zhang, R. Su, B. Zhou, W. Yang, Y. Lei, B.
ScienceDirect
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
To assess the safety and efficacy of superior hypogastric nerve block (SHNB) in managing periprocedural pain associated with uterine fibroid embolisat…
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