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Cutting catheter matches surgery in ureteral stenoses

Treating stenotic uroenteric anastomoses with a cutting balloon catheter rather than traditional endoscopic surgery saves time and manpower during the procedure, according to a newly published French study.

February 17, 2000

Doppler index identifies cancer recurrence risk

Many patients who undergo colorectal cancer surgery have occult liver metastases that correlate to an increased likelihood of recurrent disease, so Scottish researchers are looking at Doppler perfusion values to identify those at risk.

February 16, 2000

Earlier cancer detection sought in breast duct lavage

By identifying the microscopic cellular changes that occur inside the milk ducts, surgeons at Vanderbilt University are hoping to find a way to detect breast cancer very early in its development.

February 9, 2000

TVS called reliable detector of early ovarian cancer

Ultrasound could be the best way to screen for the preliminary stages of ovarian cancer, according to researchers from the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

February 8, 2000

Nuclear Medicine

MR imaging, SPECT identify attention-deficit indicators

Two imaging modalities are now offering new insight into the cause of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to researchers.

February 7, 2000

Low-dose CT touted for oft-needed sinus imaging

February has been designated Sinus Pain Awareness Month, and the 35 million people in the U.S. who suffer from sinusitis are still looking to breathe easy.

February 2, 2000

Radiologic Technologist

Thermal imaging market for breast cancer heats up

The same aerospace technology that images distant stars and galaxies could prove equally adept at pinpointing the early stages of breast cancer. OmniCorder of Stony Brook, NY recently received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration fo

January 26, 2000

Danish mammo study reviewed: right questions, wrong answers

Many members of the mammography community may disagree with the results of the recent Danish study questioning the effectiveness of breast imaging, but they are pleased that the information did not bring on an onslaught of public backlash.

January 16, 2000

GE and Varian alliance joins imaging with therapy

An alliance between GE Medical Systems and Varian Medical Systems will give their customers more streamlined access to medical imaging and radiation therapy products for cancer treatment, according to company executives.

January 12, 2000

Perfusion MRI distinguishes brain tumors, radionecrosis

Calling it 'one-stop shopping' imaging, researchers at NYU's Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center are touting perfusion-based MRI as an effective method for distinguishing recurrent brain tumors from radiation necrosis.

January 11, 2000

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New benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation dose

The findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.

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Study questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgery

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CEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesions

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Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1

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Chest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations

Moore’s Law for radiologists

By Paul McCoubrie, MBBS

In a new column, radiologist Paul McCoubrie weighs in on challenges facing radiology today.

November 25, 2024

Paul McCoubrie, MBBS.

Ultrasound-based deep learning models aid thyroid nodule prediction

By Amerigo Allegretto

A deep learning-based framework incorporating ultrasound images and clinical data can help in thyroid nodule prediction.

November 25, 2024

PET scan times can be reduced in Alzheimer’s patients

F-18 florbetaben PET scans for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease can be reduced from 20 minutes to five minutes without losing accuracy.

November 25, 2024

Patient Elderly Confused Headache

MRI shows immediate impact of vaping, cigarette use

By Amerigo Allegretto

MRI shows that vaping has immediate negative effects on vascular function.

November 25, 2024

Thyroid medication linked to bone loss

Levothyroxine – a common medication taken for hypothyroidism – may be associated over time with bone loss.

November 25, 2024

Levothyroxine pills. Image courtesy of RSNA.

AuntMinnie 2023: ISMRM: MRI detects brain changes in past cannabis users

In 2023, our most highly viewed story detailed the impact of heavy cannabis use during adolescence to early adulthood.

November 22, 2024

Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?

Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with high workloads and low AI acceptance.

November 22, 2024

Elastography shows tissue stiffness in athletes with low-back pain

By Amerigo Allegretto

Shear-wave elastography shows tissue stiffness in athletes with low-back pain, which could help guide rehabilitation strategies.

November 22, 2024

LLMs decrease in accuracy over time on radiology exams

Large language models (LLMs) demonstrate high accuracy on radiology exams, yet decrease in accuracy over time.

November 21, 2024

Functional MRI illuminates what motivates e-cigarette use

By Kate Madden Yee

Functional MRI shows that e-cigarette users perceive the product as equally rewarding as money -- a finding that highlights the addictive potential of vaping.

November 21, 2024

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Student-led initiative working to close gender gap in radiology

By Amerigo Allegretto

A student-led initiative called Women in Radiology Education (WIRED) is working to close the gender gap in radiology.

November 20, 2024

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CT-defined CAC predicts cardiovascular events in lung cancer patients

By Kate Madden Yee

CT-defined coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores can help predict the occurrence of conditions such as heart attack or stroke in lung cancer patients.

November 20, 2024

Heart Pulmonary Trunk

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