Shalmali Pal[email protected]Radiation Oncology/TherapyASTRO: Younger men benefit from prostate brachytherapyLOS ANGELES - Age should not be a deterrent for using brachytherapy as a primary treatment mode for young men with prostate cancer, according to a study presented this week at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). In this analysis, men ages 60 and younger achieved "excellent" five-year biochemical control rates compared to their older counterparts (61 years and older).October 31, 2007Radiation Oncology/TherapyBreast conservation still valid for black women despite higher local relapse rateLOS ANGELES - A study presented at this week's American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) meeting indicates that African-American women are more prone to disease relapse after breast-conserving therapy. But lead author Dr. Meena Moran emphasized that breast-conserving therapy should still be discussed as a reasonable treatment option for African-American women who are determined to keep their breasts intact.October 30, 2007CTASTRO studies assess CT's reliability pre- and postradiotherapy in breast, brain, lungLOS ANGELES - As radiation oncologists continue to push the envelope with dose escalation, imaging guidance becomes an indispensable tool for treatment planning, assessing response relationships, and, ultimately, reducing morbidity. To that end, three presentations at this week's American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) meeting looked at the role CT plays in targeting and planning.October 29, 2007MRIAuntMinnie.com MRI InsiderOctober 28, 2007UltrasoundUS offers handy visual on tracheal tube in kids slated for intubationA 2007 pilot study found that ultrasound could accurately detect the placement of endotracheal tubes during intubation for surgery, but the patients were adults without any airway complications. Anesthesiologists from France raised the stakes by evaluating sonography for tube placement in pediatric patients with difficult airways. They presented their results last week at the American Society for Anesthesiologists (ASA) meeting in San Francisco.October 28, 2007MRIAnesthesiologists refine pediatric sedation for MRILike many specialties, anesthesiologists are feeling the crunch of the medical manpower shortage. The situation can affect imaging directly when pediatric sedation is required for MRI exams. At the Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, anesthesiologists organized a sedation service for staffing the MR suites at their tertiary care pediatric center. They discussed their experience at the 2007 American Society for Anesthesiologists (ASA) meeting in San Francisco.October 24, 2007Womens ImagingAuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging InsiderOctober 21, 2007MRIfMRI test shows how anesthesia impacts memory-related brain regionsSAN FRANCISCO - Several studies have shown that elderly patients experience short- and long-term cognitive decline after undergoing surgery. Researchers at Yale University performed a functional MRI (fMRI) experiment to see if anesthesia played any part in memory decline. They presented their results this week at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) meeting.October 18, 2007MRIMR-enhancing brain lesions need diligent post-therapy follow-up in pediatric patientsBrain changes seen on MR in children treated for central nervous system tumors do not necessarily predict relapse, according to Italian researchers. Nevertheless, the neurological alterations brought on by chemotherapy and radiotherapy need to be watched closely with imaging and correlated with the patient's clinical and cognitive courses, the group wrote in the November International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.October 11, 2007BreastUS breast trial leaders aim to discuss ACRIN 6666 data at RSNABreast imaging specialists at the 2007 RSNA meeting can look forward to detailed results from a three-year trial examining the role of ultrasound in breast cancer screening. Dr. Wendie Berg, Ph.D., lead investigator for the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) trial told AuntMinnie.com that the group hopes that the Chicago presentation will coincide with the publication of trial data before the end of 2007.October 7, 2007Previous PagePage 5 of 100Next PageTop StoriesPractice ManagementNew MR safety codes provide additional reimbursement for radiologistsIn a new column, Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners reviews the new CPT code changes for MR safety services.CTCT, MRI reveal hidden brain changes linked to increased fall riskWomens ImagingImaging societies, experts react to U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Braidwood caseMRIDeep learning plus MRI predicts likelihood of postpartum hemorrhageWomens ImagingPersonal tragedies spur unity behind bill for diagnostic breast care
