Cynthia E. Keen[email protected]Radiation Oncology/TherapyRT for high-risk melanoma patients reduces lymph node recurrenceCHICAGO - High-risk melanoma patients who are treated with radiation therapy after surgery have a significantly lower risk of their cancer returning to their lymph nodes compared to patients who do not receive this treatment, according to a presentation this week at the American Society for Radiation Oncology annual meeting.November 2, 2009Pediatric RadiologyAuntMinnie.com Pediatric Imaging InsiderNovember 1, 2009Radiation Oncology/TherapyRadiation oncology celebrates as CMS backs down on 19% cutCHICAGO - Radiation oncology is celebrating in the Windy City this week after learning that a 19% cut in Medicare reimbursement for radiation oncology procedures won't happen after all. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on October 30 announced new payment rates for 2010 that call for a far less severe cut in radiation oncology payments.November 1, 2009Radiation Oncology/TherapyRadiation therapy has good outcomes for pediatric glioma patientsThe use of radiation therapy to treat pediatric low-grade glioma, the most commonly diagnosed brain cancer in children, is controversial due to the severe, adverse, late effects this treatment can cause. But the long-term outcomes of patients who participated in a large, nearly decade-long clinical trial are encouraging.November 1, 2009Radiation Oncology/TherapyModality models alleviate kids' fears about cancer treatmentRealistic wooden models of a CT scanner, an MRI scanner, and a linear accelerator are making a world of difference for young children dealing with cancer at a support center for families serving the greater Cleveland community.October 26, 2009Radiation Oncology/TherapyAuntMinnie.com Radiation Oncology InsiderOctober 21, 2009ISElectronic technologist peer review program enhances QCCreating a radiologic technologist peer review program that is integrated with a PACS and managed electronically has revolutionized the way that quality assurance is handled within the radiology department at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.October 15, 2009ISAuntMinnie.com Healthcare IT InsiderOctober 11, 2009InterventionalContura gets nod over MammoSite in APBI studyMultilumen balloon catheters offer dosimetric advantages over single-lumen catheters used to deliver accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI), according to clinical trial results. Because of this, APBI may be more applicable for a larger number of women as a treatment for early-stage breast cancer.October 7, 2009ISRIS improves productivity -- but it depends on the modalityA radiology information system (RIS) has the potential to decrease report turnaround time and increase the revenue of a radiology practice, but its impact varies by modality, according to a report published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.October 6, 2009Previous PagePage 66 of 88Next PageTop StoriesCT'Habitat' AI model shows promise for stratifying lung nodule disease risk on LDCTThis type of model has an edge on its 2D and radiomics counterparts, researchers reported.MRICE MRI-based radiomics model captures DEB TACE-induced tumor changesUltrasoundPOCUS performs well in assessing pathologic venous congestionCTMachine learning plus CT helps assess severity of COPDUltrasoundActive thyroid surveillance effective, beneficial for older patients