Shalmali Pal[email protected]Womens ImagingAuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging Radiology InsiderMay 21, 2006MRIMR, x-ray show moderate correlation for assessing chronic hip painUp to 20% of older adults who undergo total hip arthroplasty may have underlying dysplasia. Traditionally, orthopedic surgeons have relied on x-ray to track dysplasia prior to treatment. Now, MRI studies are done more frequently. A group of researchers set out to find whether the two modalities offer the same kind of information for hip disorders.May 18, 2006MRIEarly studies indicate Botox bolsters cancer treatmentBotulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, is used for blocking muscle spasms, barring excessive sweat, and, of course, banishing wrinkles. Now a multidisciplinary group in Belgium has found that botulinum toxin can boost cancer treatment by opening up a tumor's vascular bed, making it more receptive to radiation and chemotherapy.May 17, 2006MRIBone marrow edema on preop MR correlates with vertebroplasty successOn prevertebroplasty MRI, the loss of signal intensity from the vertebral bone marrow space is indicative of bone marrow edema. This information is useful for determining which vertebrae should be treated. Now, researchers in Japan have studied the direct connection between bone marrow edema patterns on preoperative MRI and clinical outcome after percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP).May 17, 2006Digital X-RayCholesterol, antioxidants may maintain bone, curb osteoporosisDiet and food choices are known to have a positive or negative effect on heart health as well as the aging process. For maintaining strong bones, calcium and certain vitamins are considered the golden tickets. Two recent studies looked at whether cholesterol and antioxidant supplements have a meaningful impact on bone health.May 14, 2006MRIBreast cancer biomarkers on MR reveal early treatment responseA duo of MR techniques may offer earlier insight on therapeutic response to breast cancer treatment, according to two presentations this week at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) in Seattle.May 10, 2006Nuclear MedicineIntradermal injection for breast scintigraphy allows direct access to swollen nodesA few years ago, U.K. clinicians studied the optimal method for imaging lymphatic vessels of the upper limb, and found that intradermal injection provided rapid deployment of radiotracers to the vessels, making it ideal for imaging lymphatic morphology. But does this method work as well in the case of breast cancer-related lymphedema? The same researchers sought the answer to that question with a new study in the American Journal of Roentgenology.May 9, 2006MRINIH leader: Imaging will advance pure science to reduce real healthcare burdenSEATTLE - In a talk at this week's International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting, Dr. Elias Zerhouni urged radiologists to shift their understanding of the field and focus on the complex underpinnings of disease processes in an aging population. "If you look at this way, you realize the public health requirements of this century, you realize the scientific requirements, and perhaps then the vision for imaging for the 21st century becomes more obvious," Zerhouni stated.May 8, 2006MRIPerfusion MRI: A multifaceted modality for myocardial ischemiaSEATTLE - SPECT may be the clinical standard for perfusion assessment of myocardial ischemia and PET may offer more accuracy, but MRI is an equally valid option, according to a presentation Sunday at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting.May 7, 2006MRIMRI accurately pinpoints common, benign liver lesionsSEATTLE - Before the first image is even taken, radiologists conducting MR studies of the liver must have a thorough knowledge of a patient's clinical history, according to a presentation Saturday at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. This information will help determine the category of liver disease the patient may have, which is crucial for guiding the imaging exam.May 6, 2006Previous PagePage 24 of 100Next PageTop StoriesResidents/FellowsRad residents show interest in global health imaging, but face barriersRemoving these barriers could precipitate better patient care in less-resourced countries.AIInvestigators test ChatGPT-4 Turbo for radiology AI monitoringDigital X-RayResearchers propose new method for measuring hip abnormalitiesMRIHow multiparametric MRI can improve prostate cancer detectionAILLMs show improvement over a year on RSNA Case of the Day questions
