Shalmali Pal[email protected]Radiation Oncology/TherapyOptimizing the method, moment for reconstructing the irradiated breastFrom the plastic surgeon's point of view, reconstructing an irradiated breast is hardly a simple nip and tuck. At the recent 2006 American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) meeting in San Francisco, four physicians shared their thoughts on postmastectomy radiation therapy and breast reconstruction.October 25, 2006Nuclear MedicineScintigraphy pegs potential responders to plantar fasciitis treatmentPlantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain but the differential diagnosis can include Achilles tendinitis, retrocalcaneal bursitis, and calcaneum fracture. Bone scintigraphy is often used to identify the source of heel pain, and the modality may play a predictive role in treatment as well, according to a new study by researchers from Australia and the U.K.October 24, 2006BreastCochrane update: Breast cancer screening curtails mortality, but at what cost?In the latest review by the Nordic Cochrane Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, of seven screening trials and half a million women worldwide, the researchers report that breast cancer screening appears to lower breast cancer mortality, but ultimately state that "there is no clear evidence that screening does more good than harm."October 19, 2006MRIBreast MRI measures biologic significance of DCISThe recurrence rate in women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) varies from 5% to 40%, and the progression and timing of DCIS has proved tricky. What's needed is a way to preoperatively characterize DCIS lesions, which would be helpful for surgical planning and also nonoperative treatments, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). They evaluated whether MRI could reliably capture the size and extent of DCIS, while also correlating imaging features with pathology.October 17, 2006BreastOlder breast cancer patients denied treatment based on ageBreast cancer management for older women may be complicated because these patients may also have signifcant comorbidities. This has made it difficult for the medical community to agree on how to treat breast cancer in older women, resulting in a trend toward undertreatment, according to a new study.October 16, 2006MRIDefining a role for MRI in TMJ disordersMRI has gained popularity for assessing the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), whether it's to look for inflammation, disk displacement, or joint effusion. Researchers in Japan used the modality to pinpoint TMJ disorders, then compared them to discrepancies of the glenoid fossa. But not everyone is sold on TMJ MRI, as a group in Sweden questioned whether enough evidence existed to make MRI part of the routine clinical protocol for TMJ evaluation.October 12, 2006UltrasoundPlastic surgeons pick US for resetting broken nosesSAN FRANCISCO - Ultrasound allows reconstructive surgeons to visualize superficial and deep regions of the nasal cavities before adjusting bone fractures, according to a presentation this week at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting.October 8, 2006MRIAuntMinnie.com MRI InsiderOctober 8, 2006UltrasoundPalpation visual mapping objectifies clinical breast exam resultsThe technology for breast cancer detection has made great strides in the last 200 years, but the clinical breast exam (CBE) has essentially remained the same. Adding a new technique called palpation imaging (PI) to CBE, however, may be just the ticket to bring the breast exam into the 21st century.October 8, 2006Womens ImagingAuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging InsiderOctober 1, 2006Previous PagePage 18 of 100Next PageTop StoriesMRIMRI shows promise profiling hepatocellular carcinoma tumorsA study suggests that imaging-based screening with targeted pathological workup could help refine treatment strategies.Womens ImagingMRI-based DL model improves ovarian lesion classificationAIOpen-source DL model does well for identifying lung cancer riskWomens ImagingFewer Black women may be eligible for supplemental imaging for dense breastsMolecular ImagingPET/CT reliable for diagnosing fracture-related infections
