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Digital tomosynthesis can be an effective way to detect pathology related to spinal tuberculosis, according to a new paper by Chinese researchers.
Spinal tuberculosis is an ancient affliction, once known as Pott's disease, that's so old it's been detected in Egyptian mummies. It's more prevalent in the developing world, especially in regions with high rates of HIV infection and pulmonary tuberculosis.
The researchers wanted to see if the unique 3D imaging properties of digital tomosynthesis would be an improvement over conventional digital radiography (DR) in helping them detect some of the anatomical changes that are signs of spinal tuberculosis. Learn how well the modality performed in this edition's Insider Exclusive.
In other news, Italian researchers have uncovered some disturbing findings regarding health problems experienced by medical personnel working in cardiac catheterization labs. The issues range from orthopedic problems to cataracts to anxiety and depression -- learn more by clicking here.
In a related story, researchers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute found an increased cancer risk in interventional radiologic technologists who perform fluoroscopically guided procedures. That article is available by clicking here.
Better tracking of radiation dose is needed to help efforts to reduce dose to equipment operators and patients alike, according to a study presented in March at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), which you can reach by clicking here.
On the positive side of interventional imaging, researchers at the recent Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting presented a number of studies on how the modality is making life better for patients. We offer a look at three clinical papers highlighted at SIR 2016, particularly for guiding embolization procedures. Click here for more.
In another study from ECR 2016, Chinese researchers discussed their use of a bone-suppression software algorithm to improve their detection of lung nodules on chest radiographs. Get the rest of the story by clicking here.
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