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CT reveals gender differences in metabolic syndrome
By Eric Barnes
Men and women show important differences in the fat distribution patterns associated with metabolic syndrome as visualized on CT, according to a new study. The research was based on low-dose images acquired for virtual colonoscopy screening, hinting at potentially added value for VC studies.
June 26, 2011
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Canadian guidelines issued for US in twin pregnancy
By Erik L. Ridley
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada has released new recommendations for the use of ultrasound in twin pregnancies in the June issue of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada.
June 23, 2011
CARS: Flawed methodology invalidates many breast CAD studies
By Eric Barnes
BERLIN - For decades researchers have been evaluating computer-aided detection (CAD) software to see if it can find more breast cancers. But most of these studies are invalid, charged a U.S. researcher in a presentation at the 2011 Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) congress.
June 23, 2011
Mammography is still unpopular; FDA says breast implants need follow-up
By Brian Casey
June 22, 2011
AuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
June 22, 2011
Despite more fellowships, breast imaging still unpopular
By Kate Madden Yee
Residents are spending more time in dedicated breast imaging rotations and more are choosing breast imaging fellowships, but their overall attitudes about breast imaging as a career path remain negative, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
June 22, 2011
Study tracks rise in breast brachytherapy procedures
By Cynthia E. Keen
A study of more than 3,500 early-stage breast cancer patients reveals that women in the U.S. increasingly chose accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy treatment over whole-breast radiation, despite the lack of clear clinical guidelines during the study period for APBI use.
June 22, 2011
FDA: Breast implants reasonably safe, but still get checkups
By Wayne Forrest
Breast implants filled with silicone gel have a "reasonable assurance" of safety and effectiveness when used as labeled, but women still should have routine follow-ups, including breast MRI scans, according to a report issued on Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
June 21, 2011
Texas dense breast law signed
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Texas has become the second U.S. state to mandate the inclusion of breast density risk language in reports sent to women after their mammograms.
June 21, 2011
3D transvaginal US bests HSG for uterine abnormalities
By Erik L. Ridley
3D transvaginal ultrasound performs better and is more cost-effective than hysterosalpingography (HSG) in women with uterine abnormalities, according to a prospective study from Eastern Virginia Medical School.
June 21, 2011
Radiotherapy cures breast cancer, but at what risk?
By Becky McCall
Radiation therapy is an effective treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer, but at what risk of developing other cancers? Findings from studies presented at last month's European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) annual meeting document there is higher risk to these patients.
June 16, 2011
Study finds gender bias in nuclear stress tests
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A group of cardiologists in Rhode Island say a possible gender disparity may exist in how patients are referred for nuclear stress tests, according to the study published online June 8 by the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology.
June 9, 2011
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