Cynthia E. Keen[email protected]Radiation Oncology/TherapyTissue spacers reduce radiation burn risk to IMRT patientsAn injectable tissue spacer can reduce rectal dose and the risk of radiation burns to the rectum of patients undergoing intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for prostate cancer, according to a study presented at the Cancer Imaging and Radiation Therapy Symposium held April 29 and 30 in Atlanta.May 2, 2011CTAutomated exposure control software lowers ped CT doseWhen performing pediatric CT scans, the use of automated exposure control combined with dose modulation can reduce radiation dose exposure by up to 30%, according to a study published March 8 in Academic Radiology.April 27, 2011BreastDo breast fat grafts reduce accuracy of mammograms?Breast lipofilling, or autologous fat injection, has been a controversial procedure for breast augmentation because of how it can affect future imaging exams. The debate has resurfaced, with conflicting studies published in the March and April issues of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.April 21, 2011Radiation Oncology/TherapyAPBI outcomes comparable to whole-breast irradiationPioneering women who were among the first patients to receive accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) for early-stage breast cancer can breathe easier with the results of a long-term outcomes study published online April 15 in Radiotherapy and Oncology.April 21, 2011Radiation Oncology/TherapyStereotactic body RT effective for nonoperable NSCLCImage-guided stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is an effective treatment for patients with early-stage lung cancer, California researchers report in an article published in the April issue of Radiotherapy and Oncology.April 20, 2011BreastThe 'Dr. Oz Show' and thyroid shields: The saga continuesWhat's a woman to do? Should she believe one of the most trusted cardiologists in North America or expert radiologists specializing in breast imaging? You may have been left with such questions if you watched the "Dr. Oz Show" episode on thyroid shielding that aired April 14.April 14, 2011CTSurvey finds pediatric head CT protocols differ in Wash.When a child with a serious head injury is admitted to a hospital in the state of Washington, there's a strong possibility that a CT scan will be ordered. But whether a low radiation dose will be used still remains uncertain, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.April 13, 2011ISSpeech recognition improves report TAT in Karachi hospitalDoes a large radiology department consisting entirely of non-native English language speakers improve productivity by using a conventional speech recognition system? It does at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.April 13, 2011ISEmails, notebook computers speed report turnaround timeTimely email notifications sent to notebook computers enabled radiology faculty to shave hours off the average turnaround time of radiology reports prepared by residents at a university hospital in Florida.April 13, 2011Radiation Oncology/TherapyGamma Knife radiosurgery effective for brain AVMsArteriovenous malformations (AVMs) can be deadly when located in the brain. Stereotactic radiosurgery with the Gamma Knife system, repeated as necessary, reduces the risk of AVM hemorrhage, attendees were told at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons annual meeting this week in Denver.April 12, 2011Previous PagePage 36 of 88Next PageTop StoriesCTCentrally located lung cancer may lead to poor patient outcomesCentral location of lung tumors is a risk factor for mediastinal lymph node metastasis, but the definition of "central" is unclear.CTVideo: Perry Pickhardt on CTC, the 'best kept secret in medicine'Molecular ImagingExperts issue appropriate use criteria for molecular breast imagingMRIfMRI: Cognitive behavioral therapy positively affects the brainPractice ManagementPost Cures Act, outpatients access radiology reports faster
