Clinical News: Page 344

CAC scores predict cardiac risk in patients with high cholesterol

By Kate Madden Yee

Patients with elevated LDL-C levels but with low coronary artery calcium scores (CAC) on CT angiography may have lower risk of cardiovascular disease than is generally assumed, according to a study published February 11 in JAMA Network Open.

February 10, 2022

Echo algorithm can diagnose cardiac dysfunction from cancer therapy

By Amerigo Allegretto

A clinical algorithm that combines echocardiography with measurement of tissue strain can help diagnose cardiac dysfunction after cancer treatment more accurately in women with early-stage breast cancer, according to research published February 9 in JAMA Cardiology.

February 10, 2022

RF ablation safe and effective for thyroid tumors

By Will Morton

Radiofrequency (RF) ablation is a safe and effective option for patients with small papillary thyroid tumors, according to a study published February 10 in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery.

February 10, 2022

Arab Health: MRI effective for depicting osteoarthritis, bone marrow edema

By Kate Madden Yee

MRI is an effective modality for assessing osteoarthritis and bone marrow edema, according to Dr. Siegfried Trattnig of the Medical University of Vienna, who offered a primer on the use of MRI at the recent Arab Health 2022 meeting in Dubai.

February 10, 2022

CMS lowers lung cancer screening start age in final screening guide

By Kate Madden Yee

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on February 10 released a final decision on its coverage of low-dose CT lung cancer screening that lowers the starting age for screening by five years and decreases the number of smoking history pack years from 30 to 20.

February 9, 2022

Shine and Telix ink Lu-177 supply deal

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical isotope company Shine Technologies and Telix Pharmaceuticals have signed an agreement covering the supply of lutetium-177 (Lu-177) to Telix for clinical development of potential new therapeutics to treat prostate and kidney cancer.

February 9, 2022

FDA clears Esaote's whole-body MRI scanner

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Esaote North America's Magnifico Open MRI scanner. The scanner is now available for purchase in the U.S.

February 9, 2022

Fuji VisualSonics, Piur Imaging to offer 3D ultrasound

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Fujifilm VisualSonics and Piur Imaging have entered a partnership agreement to offer 3D ultrasound imaging technology to clinicians and researchers

February 9, 2022

AI, breast density assessment spot more interval cancers

By Erik L. Ridley

The combination of an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and breast density assessment of screening mammography exams can improve detection of interval cancers, according to research published online February 8 in Radiology.

February 9, 2022

Using AI to detect brain hemorrhage on CT improves ED workflow

By Kate Madden Yee

Using AI to identify intracranial hemorrhage on CT improves workflow in the emergency department (ED) without negatively affecting patient care, according to a study published February 9 in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

February 9, 2022

Magnetic tracing offers new option for assessing DCIS

By Amerigo Allegretto

Magnetic tracers have emerged as a way to map ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in patients, avoiding unnecessary sentinel lymph node biopsy and its inherent risks for patients. Researchers have touted its ease of use and cost-effectiveness.

February 9, 2022

MET-PET useful for diagnosing childhood brain tumors

By Will Morton

Brain PET imaging with carbon-11 methionine may be an effective new approach for identifying developmental brain tumors in children and adolescents, according to a study published February 7 in PLOS One.

February 9, 2022

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