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MRI-guided prostate biopsies improve cancer detection
By Wayne Forrest
How clinically effective is MRI-guided biopsy for prostate cancer? The modality can greatly outperform transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy results in detecting positive cases, concluded a new study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
July 23, 2019
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MRI shows adverse effects of U.S. embassy mystery
By Wayne Forrest
Some called it an attack with a "sonic weapon." Others suggested it was a case of mass hysteria. But what happened to personnel at the U.S. embassy in Havana has mystified medical experts and political pundits. The mystery is only going to deepen with a new study published July 23 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, in which MRI showed structural changes in the brains of affected embassy personnel.
July 23, 2019
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Tissue enhancement affects breast MRI interpretation
By Kate Madden Yee
Nearly twice as many breast MRI scans are initially interpreted as being positive for cancer in women who have higher background parenchymal enhancement, according to a study published online July 18 in Academic Radiology. But cancer detection rate, sensitivity, and specificity don't appear to be affected in these women.
July 22, 2019
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Could a metabolic test revamp CT lung cancer screening?
By Abraham Kim
A low-cost metabolic test that uses MR spectroscopy to analyze blood and tissue samples may complement the early detection of lung cancer and help clinicians identify individuals who would benefit most from CT lung screening, according to an article published online July 16 in Scientific Reports.
July 17, 2019
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PET, MRI show physical activity aids brain health
By Wayne Forrest
PET and MR images show that older adults who are physically active have significantly less beta-amyloid accumulation and gray matter volume loss, which results in more stable cognitive skills, according to a study published online July 16 in JAMA Neurology.
July 16, 2019
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Portable scanner could boost point-of-care brain MRI
By Wayne Forrest
The ability to perform a whole-brain MRI scan at the point of care for patients with mobility challenges could soon become a reality with a portable, lightweight device now under development by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA.
July 16, 2019
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MRI, age can predict return from baseball elbow injury
By Wayne Forrest
Patient age and findings on MRI can be helpful in determining how soon baseball players might return to action after an elbow injury, according to research presented at the recent American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine annual meeting in Boston.
July 15, 2019
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Preop breast MRI forecasts positive tumor margins
By Kate Madden Yee
Preoperative breast MRI features such as multifocal disease, a nonmass enhancement lesion, and greater background parenchymal enhancement can help forecast positive or close margins at breast-conserving surgery, according to a new study published in the August issue of the European Journal of Radiology.
July 15, 2019
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AuntMinnie.com MRI Insider
By Wayne Forrest
July 14, 2019
Bayer wins FDA nod for use of Gadavist in cardiac MRI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bayer said it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of its Gadavist (gadobutrol) gadolinium-based contrast agent in cardiac MRI applications.
July 14, 2019
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Siemens forms 10-year partnership with Mo. health network
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthineers and the University of Missouri health network have established the Alliance for Precision Health, a 10-year agreement to collaborate on joint goals for research, innovation, education, and healthcare delivery.
July 11, 2019
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Low-field MRI ensures safe scans with implanted devices
By Wayne Forrest
How low can clinicians go with MRI magnet strength to ensure the safety of patients with implanted cardiac rhythm management devices and maintain diagnostic-quality images? The answer is 0.2 tesla, according to an Austrian study published July 4 in the European Journal of Radiology.
July 11, 2019
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