Clinical News: Page 417

PET recommended over bone scintigraphy in pediatric sarcoma

By Will Morton

PET imaging is more effective than bone scintigraphy for detecting metastatic disease in children with soft-tissue cancer, according to a study published online August 9 in the European Journal of Cancer.

August 12, 2021

AI or DBT can improve surveillance after breast-conserving therapy

By Erik L. Ridley

Mammographic surveillance after breast-conserving therapy can be improved by digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), or in particular, by artificial intelligence (AI), according to research posted August 11 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

August 12, 2021

Ultrasound helpful in labor process

By Amerigo Allegretto

Transabdominal ultrasound can examine fetal head descent and assist in vaginal birth for fetuses with reshaped heads, according to research published August 10 in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

August 12, 2021

New blood test for prostate cancer screening reduces unnecessary MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

Swedish researchers have found that using a new type of blood test to screen for prostate cancer can reduce unnecessary MRI scans by 36% and avoid overdiagnosis, according to a study published August 12 in Lancet Oncology.

August 11, 2021

Marijuana edibles help Billy Crystal get through MRI scan

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Comedian Billy Crystal got high on edible marijuana before undergoing an MRI scan to deal with his fear of being claustrophobic inside the magnet, he said in an August 11 appearance on "Jimmy Fallon Tonight."

August 11, 2021

Nanox founder Poliakine to step aside for new CEO

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The founder of Israeli digital x-ray developer Nanox, Ran Poliakine, will relinquish his role as CEO in January 2022, the company announced with the release of second-quarter financial results.

August 11, 2021

Breast imagers should acquaint themselves with trans community

By Amerigo Allegretto

Radiologists need to familiarize themselves with breast imaging features in transgender women, including normal breast development induced by hormone therapy and breast augmentation, according to a review published August 9 in Clinical Imaging.

August 11, 2021

Can virtual reality improve the patient experience in MRI?

By Kate Madden Yee

Having patients wear virtual reality goggles during their MRI exams could go a long way toward reducing their anxiety and claustrophobia during the scans, according to a study published August 11 in Scientific Reports.

August 11, 2021

How accurate are models for predicting incidental lung nodules?

By Kate Madden Yee

How accurate are two commonly used clinical models -- one from Mayo Clinic and another from Brock University -- for predicting whether incidental pulmonary nodules found on chest CT are malignant?

August 11, 2021

ASTRO to require masks at October annual meeting

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will require attendees at its annual in-person meeting in Chicago in October to wear masks and "self-attest" that they have either been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a negative test.

August 10, 2021

Patient's radiation history should not guide imaging orders

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A coalition of radiology groups including the RSNA and the American College of Radiology is advising clinicians to avoid basing decisions on whether to order medical imaging exams on a patient's past history of cumulative exposure to medical radiation.

August 10, 2021

Samsung NeuroLogica gets nod for ultrasound sales to U.S. military

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Samsung NeuroLogica announced that the U.S. Defense Health Agency has granted authority-to-operate status for its RS85 Prestige ultrasound scanner.

August 10, 2021

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