MRI shows promise for tracking recurrence of soft-tissue sarcoma February 3, 2023 -- MRI shows promise as an effective way to identify recurrence of musculoskeletal soft-tissue sarcomas in patients who have undergone surgical treatment, a study published February 1 in the American Journal of Roentgenology has found.Read More
DDR show promise for imaging of rotator cuff tears February 3, 2023 -- Dynamic digital radiography (DDR) could be a valuable tool for imaging shoulder pathology in patients with rotator cuff tears and other injuries, according to researchers at Emory University in Atlanta.Read More
Breast cancer disparities exist among sex, gender minority groups February 2, 2023 -- Several disparities exist in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment for sex and gender minority groups compared to cisgender women despite similar use of screening mammography, suggest findings published February 2 in JAMA Oncology.Read More
Can virtual consults mitigate reading room 'chaos'? February 2, 2023 -- Referring providers prefer virtual radiology consults to phone calls -- and this type of consultation may help curb reading room "chaos" caused by phone interruptions, according to a study published January 25 in the Journal of Digital Imaging.Read More
Info booklet helps older women decide whether to continue mammography February 2, 2023 -- A decision aid in the form of an informative booklet can help women aged 75 years and older to determine whether it's a good idea to continue with breast cancer screening, suggests a pilot study published January 31 by PEC Innovation.Read More
Are hospitals disclosing prostate cancer service costs? February 2, 2023 -- Hospitals aren't necessarily disclosing prostate cancer service costs, despite a 2021 mandate issued by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a January 30 study published in Prostate Cancer Prostatic Disease has found.Read More
3D-printed models improve pediatric retroperitoneal surgery planning February 1, 2023 -- Using 3D-printed models of retroperitoneal tumors is an effective way to plan surgery for children and to communicate about the procedure with their parents, according to a study published January 30 in Nature: Scientific Reports.Read More
Can the field of radiobiology survive? February 1, 2023 -- Unless it attracts new students, the profession of radiobiology in the U.S. may cease to exist as a distinct subspecialty, according to a group of U.S. experts.Read More