Abdominal Imaging: Page 15

3D printing makes giant strides in liver
By Philip Ward
3D models that combine vascular and biliary anatomy using different imaging techniques can contribute to more rigorous planning of complex liver operations, including hepatic resections, living-donor transplantation, vascular intervention procedures, and biliary reconstruction surgery, Portuguese researchers reported at RSNA 2020.
November 30, 2020
2020 12 01 17 01 8678 2020 12 01 Portugal Intrahepatic Masses 400
Kids get fewer CTs, but adults' rates continue to rise
By Kate Madden Yee
Efforts to reduce children's exposure to radiation when they present in the emergency room with abdominal pain have been effective -- mostly by using ultrasound to diagnose the cause of the pain rather than CT, according to a study published November 19 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
November 22, 2020
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AI can opportunistically screen for metabolic syndrome
By Erik L. Ridley
Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can enable screening for metabolic syndrome in individuals receiving abdominal CT exams for other reasons and who don't have symptoms of this dangerous condition, according to research published online November 10 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
November 16, 2020
2020 11 16 23 20 0191 Obesity 400
Medical imaging boosts men's testicular cancer risk
By Kate Madden Yee
Early exposures to medical imaging can increase men's risk of developing testicular cancer by almost 60%, according to a study published November 11 in PLOS One. The findings highlight the need for shielding for men and boys during imaging exams.
November 10, 2020
2019 10 10 23 51 3023 X Ray Abdominal3 400
Abbreviated MRI shows potential for HCC surveillance
By Kate Madden Yee
Abbreviated MRI with a short scanning protocol shows potential as a way to screen for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in adults who have cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B infection, according to a study published November 2 in RadioGraphics.
November 4, 2020
2018 10 18 23 20 1387 Liver Cancer 400
USPSTF proposes lowering colon screening age to 45
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Colon cancer screening should begin at age 45 instead of 50, according to a draft proposal issued October 27 by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
October 28, 2020
2020 10 28 23 49 6025 Colon Polyps 400
CT shows manifestations of recreational drug use
By Kate Madden Yee
CT illuminates the dangerous abdominopelvic complications caused by recreational drug use, including disseminated infections, gastrointestinal ischemia, and visceral infarction, according to a review published October 16 in RadioGraphics.
October 18, 2020
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CEUS liver guidelines get first update in 8 years
By Theresa Pablos
The guidelines for contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) of the liver received their first update since 2012. Global ultrasound societies banded together to publish the update in the October print issue of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.
October 1, 2020
2019 05 29 19 22 3353 Liver Anatomy 400
COVID-19 patients more likely to have thromboembolism
By Kate Madden Yee
Patients with COVID-19 are more likely to have thromboembolism than those without the disease, according to a report published September 24 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
September 23, 2020
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AI plus CT improves liver steatosis assessment
By Kate Madden Yee
Artificial intelligence (AI) used with contrast-enhanced abdominal CT makes the modality more suited to assess liver steatosis, according to a study published online September 16 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
September 21, 2020
2017 03 06 17 07 58 262 Man Liver 400
Review: CEUS bests CT, MRI for liver disease
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a promising tool to diagnose some forms of liver disease, according to a recent review in Hepatoma Research.
September 14, 2020
2019 05 29 19 22 3353 Liver Anatomy 400
Sirtex hits milestone in China for yttrium-90 microspheres
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Sirtex Medical said it has crossed a milestone on its path to apply for drug registration for its SIR-Spheres yttrium-90 microspheres for treating liver cancer.
August 30, 2020
2020 08 27 23 52 5591 China Flag Button 400
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