Bruce Sylvester

MRI
Brain MR scans validate individualized pain ratings
An MR study indicates that how much pain a person can withstand is highly individualized. In an online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, international researchers offered objective proof of differences in pain sensitivity.
July 7, 2003
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M is for MRI: Functional imaging spells out ABCs of dyslexia
With intensive remedial work, the brains of dyslexic children can be "rewired" to function more like those of normal readers, researchers report. Functional MRI scans are showing child development experts exactly how this rewiring process works.
April 24, 2003
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MRI alters course of thrombolytic treatment for stroke
MRI may become the modality of choice for neurologists who need an accurate and relatively rapid-fire way to select stroke candidates who are eligible for treatment with intravenous or intraarterial thrombolysis.
March 24, 2003
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FDA: Philips Lumify ultrasound issue tied to 4 deaths
As of September 29, Philips has reported eight serious injuries and four deaths associated with the issue.
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CT
New dataset maps people eligible for LDCT lung cancer screening
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AI
Sopris Capital buys Blackford Analysis from Bayer
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MRI
MRI patient safety, positioning risk, and controlled access in the MR environment
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Imaging Leaders
5 questions with new USPSTF appointee Dennis Wulfeck, MD
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At last follow-up, 79% of patients were without evidence of disease.
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Half of false-negative DBT exams are missed cancers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The results may encourage the development of new benchmarks on the causes of false-negative mammograms.
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GE HealthCare to acquire Sofie Biosciences for $945M
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
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Early exposure program introduces college students to imaging careers
By Amerigo Allegretto
Participating students said the program increased their awareness of careers in medical imaging and radiology.
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Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 18: SDMS 2026
By Amerigo Allegretto
Three experts who presented at SDMS 2026 speak with AuntMinnie on various topics within sonography practice.
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MinnieCast Ultrasound podcast featuring Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2026 conference
Chat messaging platform could reduce phone call disruptions
By Amerigo Allegretto
A chat platform integrated within the EMR and targeted education reduced phone call volume by half in a radiology department.
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Unified imaging systems are a C-suite imperative
By Scott Miller
Scott Miller of GEHC discusses the trend toward unified imaging platforms in a new column.
October 1, 2026
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Medicare payment for cardiac CT declining
By Amerigo Allegretto
Inflation-adjusted Medicare payment for cardiac CT declined 27% to 68% between 2010 and 2026, despite guideline endorsement.
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ASTRO: Shorter SBRT regimens improve patient physical function
By Amerigo Allegretto
Patients who underwent five treatments of SBRT for pancreatic cancer had better physical function and experienced less fatigue.
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Making AI matter at the point of care
By Kelly Londy
In a new column, Kelly Londy of GE HealthCare describes what's needed to unlock the benefits of AI in radiology.
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ASTRO: Incoming president talks 2026 highlights, previews next year
By Will Morton
Next year's theme in Chicago, IL, is "The Full Spectrum: From Discovery to Delivery, Expanding What's Possible."
September 30, 2026
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ASTRO: Radiosurgery may extend survival for SCLC with brain metastases
By Erik L. Ridley
Patients receiving SRS lived almost 18 months after treatment.
September 29, 2026
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