ISMRM: MR radiomics interest grows, needs direction June 3, 2023 -- TORONTO - Radiomics has come a long way from theory to clinical aid for MRI specialists, but standardization and better-quality studies are needed before it becomes a true staple, according to a June 2 presentation at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) annual meeting.Read More
ISMRM: Can MRI contrast residuals in hospital wastewater be reduced? June 3, 2023 -- TORONTO - Can the amount of MRI and CT contrast residuals found in hospital wastewater be reduced? Yes, according to preliminary research presented June 2 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine meeting in Toronto.Read More
ISMRM: DSI-MRI better for imaging mild traumatic brain injury June 3, 2023 -- TORONTO - Diffusion spectrum imaging (DSI) is the preferred choice for MR imaging of mild traumatic brain injury, suggest findings presented June 2 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) annual meeting.Read More
Which x-ray is best for carpal injuries? June 2, 2023 -- Hand x-rays appear as useful as standard wrist x-rays for diagnosing carpal bone injuries and could reduce costs and radiation exposure to injured patients, according to a study published May 27 in the Journal of Hand Surgery.Read More
Earlier diagnostics enables faster Alzheimer's treatment June 2, 2023 -- New advances in diagnostics can help detect Alzheimer's disease sooner, enabling patients to benefit from new treatments to slow down progression, said Quest Diagnostics Medical Director for Neurology Dr. Michael Racke in a video interview.Read More
CMS to cover Alzheimer's drugs for patients enrolled in registry June 1, 2023 -- The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it will cover newly approved Alzheimer's disease drugs for people enrolled in a national patient registry, according to a June 1 news release.Read More
PET scans link COVID-19 and depression June 1, 2023 -- PET scans for the first time show brain activity that could potentially explain persistent depressive symptoms in patients after COVID-19 infections, according to a study published May 31 in JAMA Psychiatry.Read More
Heart of Australia, Philips bring CT screening to outback communities A four-year project to create a mobile radiology clinic to screen Australian miners has culminated in the Heart of Australia truck launched in February 2022. The truck takes the Philips' 128-slice Incisive CT Pro scanner to mining towns for CT lung screening.
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