Edward SusmanRadiation Oncology/TherapyDemand surges for uterine fibroid embolizationSAN ANTONIO -- Women are revolting against gynecologists who refuse to provide uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) instead of hysterectomies, according to a presentation at the 26th annual scientific meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (SCVIR).March 4, 2001InterventionalWhipple procedure linked to liver abscesses in hepatic chemoembolizationSAN ANTONIO - Researchers at this week’s meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology are reporting that problematic liver abscesses that form as a result of hepatic chemoembolization procedures almost always occur in patients who had previous Whipple operations.March 4, 2001Practice ManagementX-ray shows spray paint gun injuries close to the boneSome painters may think it's harmless to clean high-pressure paint gun tips with a finger, but x-rays have shown that the paint can seep through the skin, resulting in infection, necrosis, and, in worst-case scenarios, amputation.December 26, 2000Clinical NewsPatients with permanent prostate brachytherapy seeds pose no radiation threatMen who undergo prostate brachytherapy are unlikely to cause radiation damage to their spouses, family members, or even pets. According to a scientific poster presentation at the RSNA conference last month, a family living in Denver, CO would be exposed to more radiation.December 25, 2000Practice ManagementMilitary firepower could prove helpful in fight against breast cancerResearchers from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio have borrowed technology from the U.S. Army's Javelin portable antitank missile to distinguish abnormal tissues and diagnose disease states, including breast cancer.December 18, 2000BreastBreast biopsy patients may not benefit from on-the-spot educationIt might seem reasonable to teach women about breast disease right after they've undergone biopsy of a suspicious lesion. But the procedure is too stressful to provide a conducive learning environment, say researchers, who suggest putting off the pedagogy for a few days.December 14, 2000Image-Guided SurgerySpecialists spar over who should treat peripheral vascular diseaseNEW ORLEANS - The turf war over who should perform peripheral vascular interventions apparently strikes deep enough to keep all sides -- interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional cardiologists -- from working together for the benefit of patients.November 16, 2000BreastBreast surgeon examines ductal cells for earlier detection of cancerBy evaluating breast duct cells, physicians could diagnosis cancer nearly a decade sooner than with mammography, says best-selling author Dr. Susan Love.June 13, 2000BreastCAD systems prove valuable as second readers in mammographyComputer-assisted diagnosis can reduce the risk of missing a breast cancer on a mammography film by more than 50%, according to the latest report by leading researchers in the field.June 12, 2000MRILocalized practices: another look at orthopedic referralDo non-orthopedists order more MRI scans on normal knees than orthopedists do?January 30, 2000Previous PagePage 20 of 21Next 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