Cynthia E. Keen[email protected]CTPostmortem imaging shouldn't replace autopsies of childrenImaging studies to identify rib fractures in deceased infants and young children are not sensitive enough to replace forensic autopsies, according to an article published in the June issue of Pediatric Radiology.May 25, 2011Radiation Oncology/TherapyRTOG announces glioblastoma trial resultsA trial comparing two chemotherapy doses combined with radiotherapy showed equivocal results for glioblastoma. However, it did prove the feasibility of collecting and analyzing tumor tissue prospectively in an international, multicenter setting, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) announced.May 19, 2011Radiation Oncology/TherapyYoga helps reduce radiation therapy side effectsYoga offers unique benefits for breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, according to research from MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas scheduled to be presented at next month's American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago.May 19, 2011ISOIG slams ONC for security omissions in 'meaningful use' rulesThe U.S. Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) failed to include general IT security controls in its requirements for certified electronic health record products and software, according to an internal audit conducted by the U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG).May 19, 2011PACS/VNARadiology makes its case for seat at meaningful use tableWhen federal authorities released draft guidelines for stage 2 of the U.S. government's meaningful use stimulus program earlier this year, they were widely seen as favoring primary care physicians over medical specialists. Last week, specialists -- including radiologists -- got the chance to make their case for better representation.May 16, 2011ISStructured reports win at NYC specialty cancer hospitalThe rate of adoption of structured radiology report templates has been compared to the pace of a tortoise. Yet structured reports ostensibly have greater clarity and more uniform content. A comparative study published online April 25 in Radiology tested this premise.May 12, 2011ISAuntMinnie.com Healthcare IT InsiderMay 9, 2011Radiation Oncology/Therapy2nd lumpectomy an option for recurrent breast cancerWomen who have recurring breast cancer after breast conservation surgery and radiation therapy seldom have the option to save their breast -- a mastectomy is the recommended treatment. However, there may be another option, according to an article published in the April issue of Brachytherapy.May 9, 2011Radiation Oncology/TherapyAuntMinnie.com Radiation Oncology InsiderMay 4, 2011BreastInterval breast cancers tend to be aggressive, fast-growingInterval breast cancers -- those found between mammography screenings -- are more likely to be aggressive, fast-growing tumors, according to a Canadian study of more than 430,000 women that was published online May 3 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.May 3, 2011Previous PagePage 35 of 88Next PageTop StoriesInterventionalDoes advanced imaging in stroke patients improve outcomes?Conventional or advanced imaging selection of EVT patients did not result in significant differences in 90-day clinical outcomes.CTSafety concerns lead to suspension of CT service at Belgian hospitalCTCentrally located lung cancer may lead to poor patient outcomesCTVideo: Perry Pickhardt on CTC, the 'best kept secret in medicine'Molecular ImagingExperts issue appropriate use criteria for molecular breast imaging
