Cynthia E. Keen[email protected]Radiation Oncology/TherapyMidtreatment boost during WBRT reduces skin dermatitisA radiation boost scheduled midway through whole-breast radiation therapy (WBRT) for breast cancer patients significantly reduced the occurrence of grade III dermatitis, according to a study published in the August 1 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.September 8, 2010Nuclear MedicineCT and nuclear med radiation doses pose minimal risk to fetusWhen a pregnant woman needs to undergo a CT or nuclear medicine procedure, the risk that her fetus will develop cancer as a child is less than one-tenth of 1%, according to a population-based cohort study of 1.8 million maternal-child pairs living in Ontario, Canada.September 7, 2010MRIMRI-compatible incubator increases procedure use for neonatesMRI exams can provide valuable information about neurological abnormalities in preterm infants. But the process of having an MRI exam can be hazardous to very fragile and unstable neonates, limiting the value of this powerful technology -- unless you have an MRI-compatible incubator.August 30, 2010ISReport: 2% of U.S. hospitals meet 'meaningful use' criteriaWhile adoption of electronic health records technology may be the mantra of hospital executives throughout the U.S., the reality is that only 2% meet the "meaningful use" criteria established by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to a new report in Health Affairs.August 29, 2010Radiation Oncology/TherapyU.K. audit reports survival stats of cervical cancer patientsA large-scale audit of women treated throughout the U.K. for cervical cancer in 2001 and 2002 has reconfirmed that the combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy is more effective than radiation therapy alone, according to findings published in the September issue of Clinical Oncology.August 26, 2010Digital X-RayCT angiography gets nod for neonates with heart diseaseWhen balancing the risks of radiation dose exposure from CT angiography with the risks associated with a cardiac catheterization procedure, pediatric radiologists in Taiwan are selecting the CT exam for neonates with complex congenital heart disease. The procedure is noninvasive and fast and requires minimal or no sedation.August 25, 2010ISWeb-based radiology incident system drives error reportingAn Internet-accessible radiology incident reporting registry, enabling medical professionals to anonymously submit "events" ranging from a minor PACS malfunction to a medical incident, is pioneering the use of an electronic national medical imaging incident reporting system in Australia and New Zealand.August 19, 2010Radiation Oncology/TherapyRadiosurgery an option for head/neck cancer reirradiationThe use of fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery can provid good response rates and low toxicity for patients with recurrent head and neck cancer, according to a report published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.August 18, 2010ISAuntMinnie.com Healthcare IT InsiderAugust 15, 2010Radiation Oncology/TherapySilicone oil may save vision of eye cancer patientsEye cancer patients enter treatment knowing that their surgeon's strategy to kill the tumor with radiation may also sacrifice their eyesight. But California researchers have discovered that applying a layer of silicone oil while radiation therapy is being administered may shield healthy eye tissue and preserve vision.August 15, 2010Previous PagePage 50 of 88Next 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
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