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CT
Strict protocol increases efficacy of CT screening for lung cancer
The true value of CT screening for lung cancer awaits results of the National Cancer Institute's National Lung Cancer Screening trial. But data from other smaller trials are available now to help guide use of CT for lung cancer screening. The findings from one of the largest trials to date, conducted by Italian researchers, were presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting.
July 17, 2006
MRI
MRI study indicates cognitive impairment after chemo for breast cancer
Breast cancer patients who have undergone chemotherapy were more likely to self-report cognitive impairment, and demonstrated neurological shifts on functional MRI (fMRI) tests, but these changes did not always translate to formal cognitive test results, according to a new study by researchers from London.
July 13, 2006
Radiation Oncology/Therapy
Hormone therapy, radiation reduce early-stage prostate cancer recurrence; yoga benefits breast cancer patients
ATLANTA - Data from seven randomized trials suggest that combining adjuvant hormonal therapy with radiotherapy will significantly reduce the risk of recurrence in patients with early-stage prostate cancer, while another study found that yoga may benefit women undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer, researchers reported Sunday at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting.
June 4, 2006
Digital X-Ray
Digital flat-panel UFE guidance cuts skin radiation dose
NEW ORLEANS - Radiation exposure during uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) procedures can be cut in half by using a digital flat-panel system in dynamic mode for guidance, according to a presentation Monday at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting.
April 5, 2005
Interventional
CREATE results confirm safety, efficacy of new carotid stenosis system
NEW ORLEANS - A new system for carotid stenting and distal protection has proved itself in a prospective, multicenter trial, according to a presentation Sunday at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting.
April 4, 2005
Interventional
Latest UFE studies show importance of both fibroid and particle size
NEW ORLEANS - Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) studies presented this past weekend at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting drove home an important message: Fibroid volume, as well as the size of the spherical polyvinyl alcohol (SPVA) particles used in treatment, can determine the success of UFE.
April 4, 2005
Interventional
Focal cryoablation promoted as new paradigm for treating prostate cancer
NEW ORLEANS - Focal cryoablation can target and treat prostate cancer while sparing healthy tissue, according to a presentation Friday at the Society for Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting. Interventional radiologists in Florida used focal cryoablation to perform a "male lumpectomy" on prostate cancer patients.
April 3, 2005
CT
RFA demonstrates 'surprising' efficacy for treatment of lung malignancies
NEW ORLEANS - What's good for the liver is good for the lung, according to results from a multicenter pilot trial of radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Italian investigators successfully used RFA to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients who were not candidates for surgery, external beam radiotherapy, and/or chemotherapy.
April 3, 2005
Breast
MRI finds breast cancers missed by mammography in high-risk women
CHICAGO - Results of the International Breast MRI Consortium (IBMC) Trial reinforce previous studies that suggest MRI can identify breast tumors missed by mammography, but the IBMC results are not the final word on the MRI-mammography debate, according to a presentation at the RSNA meeting on Wednesday.
December 1, 2004
Body Imaging
Surf's up, but it can be a back breaker
CHICAGO - Surfing can be a bone-breaking, tissue-searing experience that can land surfers in the hands of a radiologist, according to Dr. Jeremy Kuniyoshi, a radiology resident at the University of California, San Diego.
November 29, 2004
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Body composition analysis, MRI safety topped 2024's most read articles
While COVID and radiology salaries hit the top of AuntMinnie.com's Top 10 most-read posts of 2023, they rounded out the bottom of this year's list.
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Practice Management
Neiman index outperforms Charlson for predicting imaging use
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40% of women in their 40s forgo biennial breast cancer screening
Corporate Transparency
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Practices must comply with the Corporate Transparency Act
Kidneys
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Kidneys appear to tolerate Lu-177 treatments
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Body composition analysis, MRI safety topped 2024's most read articles
By Liz Carey
While COVID and radiology salaries hit the top of AuntMinnie.com's Top 10 most-read posts of 2023, they rounded out the bottom of this year's list.
December 20, 2024
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Neiman index outperforms Charlson for predicting imaging use
By Kate Madden Yee
The Neiman Imaging Comorbidity Index outperforms the Charlson Comorbidity Index for predicting advanced imaging use.
December 20, 2024
Neiman Hpi
40% of women in their 40s forgo biennial breast cancer screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
About two in every five women in their 40s do not undergo biennial breast cancer screening per USPSTF recommendations.
December 20, 2024
Mammogram Patient
Practices must comply with the Corporate Transparency Act
By Healthcare Administrative Partners
A new column from Healthcare Administrative Partners discusses the impact of the Corporate Transparency Act on medical practices.
December 20, 2024
Corporate Transparency
Kidneys appear to tolerate Lu-177 treatments
By Will Morton
Kidney-absorbed doses of lutetium-177 (Lu-177)-based treatments for prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors appear to be below toxicity thresholds.
December 19, 2024
Kidneys
Higher Medicaid-to-Medicare reimbursement ratios boost imaging use
By Kate Madden Yee
Higher Medicaid-to-Medicare reimbursement ratios are linked to increased likelihood of Medicaid patients receiving CT, MR, ultrasound, and x-ray imaging.
December 19, 2024
Money Hundred Bills
AI algorithm 'harmonizes' brain MRI data from different scanners
By Kate Madden Yee
A novel machine-learning algorithm used with MRI can harmonize brain volumetric data of patients undergoing Alzheimer's disease assessment gathered from different scanners.
December 18, 2024
Mri Brain Head
Recommendations address AI bias, data transparency
By Amerigo Allegretto
New recommendations seek to make medical AI safe and effective for everyone by tackling the issues of bias and transparency.
December 18, 2024
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AdvaMed applauds House Task Force on AI report
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
AdvaMed commended the end-of-year report submitted to the U.S. Congress on December 17 by the House Task Force on AI.
December 18, 2024
Artificial Intelligence Ai Abstract 400
African American men respond more favorably to Ra-223 therapy
By Will Morton
African American men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer may respond more favorably than white men to treatment with radium-223.
December 17, 2024
Prostate Imaging
What radiology trainees should know heading into 2025
By Liz Carey
Radiologists discuss specialty and job market: 10 takeaways.
December 17, 2024
Radiology Practice Models 2024
Solis acquires San Antonio, TX imaging centers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Solis Mammography has acquired Avestēe Women's Imaging Centers in San Antonio, TX.
December 16, 2024
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