Shalmali Pal[email protected]Digital X-RayBuilding BMD naturally -- soy far, soy good?Consuming soy products has been linked with decreased rates of osteoporosis and related fractures, as well as other conditions such as cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. While it may not do any harm, does soy actually have benefits for slowing down osteoporosis and bone deterioration? Recent studies have taken a closer look at the link between soy intake and bone health.March 24, 2005Practice ManagementHistory of drug abuse, opioid access may prove too powerful for docs in rehabA pre-existing mental health issue, a family history of substance abuse, and opioid dependence is the triple threat that can send a physician recovering from substance abuse back into dangerous old habits, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.March 22, 2005MRIfMRI identifies link between alleles, amygdala in affective disordersGene-based science is all the rage these days, and neuroimaging is certainly doing its part to advance the cause. The latest imaging genomics study has found that certain genotypes will affect amygdala function, specifically in cases of mood and anxiety disorders.March 21, 2005Womens ImagingAuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging Radiology InsiderMarch 20, 2005Molecular ImagingPET/CT planning allows for greater gamble on NSCLC radiotherapyWhen it comes to upping the ante on radiation dose for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), toxicity to the lungs and esophagus prevents a big payoff. But PET/CT has come up a winner for NSCLC radiotherapy planning, allowing European clinicians to escalate dosage without dealing a losing hand to normal tissue.March 15, 2005Practice ManagementDo hospital bosses live in terror of error reporting?Forcing healthcare institutions to disclose errors to state agencies only inspires a mum staff and more lawsuits, while doing little to ensure patient safety, according to a survey of hospital executives from six U.S. states. In addition, there's varied interpretation of what constitutes a reportable mistake.March 14, 2005BreastCAD offers promising second opinion, even in dense breastsAdvanced imaging techniques, such as computer-aided detection (CAD), can improve breast cancer detection, according to two new studies. The first examined how CAD performed in evaluating dense breast tissue, while the other put computer analysis to the test against clinical breast MR readings for characterizing lesions.March 14, 2005ISWeb-based workflow and reporting systems keep imaging on trackThe Internet holds the key for more efficient workflow and reporting, according to two recent studies. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University found that an Internet-based workflow management system streamlined communication between clinicians, radiologists, and technologists. And another group has proposed using the Web to open a new communication channel directly from radiologists to patients.March 9, 2005MRIBreast MRI OK immediately following biopsyThere's no reason to delay breast MR after biopsy as the latter procedure does not hamper the modality's sensitivity to cancer size, according to a study in the Journal of Women's Imaging.March 8, 2005Nuclear MedicineLemon candy may suck for curbing dry mouth after thyroid cancer therapyMother always warned you that eating candy before dinner would spoil your appetite. She may not have known that eating candy during radioiodine therapy for thyroid cancer can be just as bad. In a preliminary study, Japanese researchers have found that sucking on lemon candy too close to radiotherapy may actually worsen damage to the salivary glands.March 1, 2005Previous PagePage 43 of 100Next PageTop StoriesCTNew benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation doseThe findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.Radiation Oncology/TherapyStudy questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgeryUltrasoundCEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesionsWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1Digital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations
