Cynthia E. Keen[email protected]Radiation Oncology/TherapyBeta-blockers improve outcomes of NSCLC patientsIn a large study from MD Anderson Cancer Center, patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) survived longer if they took beta-blockers while receiving treatment that included radiotherapy. Results were published online January 8 in the Annals of Oncology.January 8, 2013BreastNew technologies drive Medicare breast screening costs higherMedicare costs for breast screening are being driven higher by new technologies such as digital mammography and computer-aided detection, which are being adopted in spite of limited data on their effectiveness, according to a study published on Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.January 6, 2013Radiation Oncology/TherapyLymph node ratio predicts RT benefit for oral cancerRadiation therapy (RT) can benefit some patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, but they can suffer acute as well as long-term toxicities. The use of lymph node ratios may help identify which patients will benefit the most, according to an article published online in Radiotherapy and Oncology.January 2, 2013Radiation Oncology/TherapySBRT halves cost vs. IMRT for prostate cancerAs members of Congress grapple over ways to reduce the U.S. budget, the publication on December 27 in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology of a complex model analyzing the costs of radiation therapy for prostate cancer seems particularly timely.January 2, 2013Radiation Oncology/TherapyRad therapy doesn't help survival for stage I endometrial cancerA Cochrane update evaluating radiation therapy for stage I endometrial cancer patients has again concluded that the treatment doesn't affect survival outcomes. But its findings, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, sparked some controversy.December 30, 2012ISPhysicians prefer phone/fax over email for nonurgent alertsA low-cost, low-tech centralized radiology notification system to convey nonurgent significant findings and amended reports is working well for both radiologists and physicians affiliated with a large teaching hospital in Sydney.December 26, 2012ISHIMSS survey finds improvements in data securityThanks in part to the U.S. government's meaningful use initiative, U.S. hospitals have increased security to protect their electronic records, according to the fifth annual security survey from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Physician practices, however, have not been as progressive.December 20, 2012ISChartrounds offers expert advice to radiation oncologistsWhere can radiation oncologists working in community hospitals get advice or feedback about a treatment plan for a patient? If they have an Internet connection, they can join Chartrounds, a virtual networking site that links radiation therapy luminaries with any practicing radiation oncologist in the world.December 18, 2012ISAuntMinnie.com Healthcare IT InsiderDecember 17, 2012Radiation Oncology/TherapyIs proton therapy worth the cost for prostate cancer?Is the use of proton therapy for localized prostate cancer worth the cost? A national study of 30,000 men suggests it might not be. Findings were published online December 14 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.December 16, 2012Previous PagePage 6 of 88Next PageTop StoriesUltrasoundCEUS impacts 2D shear-wave elastography liver assessmentContrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) performed after 2D elastography could impact liver assessment.AIHow accurate are AI-generated depictions of radiologists?Molecular ImagingExtravasations rare in Lu-177 DOTATATE therapyPractice ManagementNew MR safety codes provide additional reimbursement for radiologistsCTCT, MRI reveal hidden brain changes linked to increased fall risk
