Head and Neck Radiology: Page 13

RT + immunotherapy = head/neck cancer treatment option

By Kate Madden Yee

A combination of radiation therapy and immunotherapy shows promise for patients with recurring or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, according to a presentation delivered on February 28 at the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium in Scottsdale, AZ.

February 28, 2020

MRI reveals brain changes from Parkinson's disease

By Wayne Forrest

An MRI technique known as quantitative susceptibility mapping reveals that patients with Parkinson's disease have increased iron deposition in the areas of the brain that handle cognition, memory, and motor function, according to a study published February 20 in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry.

February 23, 2020

Old CT image shows screw in 5-year-old's jaw, ends in surgery

By Melissa Busch

A mother in Colorado is considering suing after she discovered a CT image that showed a large screw embedded in the jaw of her 5-year-old daughter, which likely was left there during a surgery when she was an infant, according to news reports.

February 17, 2020

International Isotopes receives FDA nod for I-131

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radioisotope manufacturer International Isotopes received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use of its sodium iodide-131 (I-131) radiopharmaceutical to treat hyperthyroidism and thyroid carcinomas.

February 10, 2020

AI finds infarction in stroke patients on unenhanced CT

By Erik L. Ridley

Canadian researchers found that their artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to find and quantitate infarcted brain tissue on baseline CT studies in patients with acute ischemic stroke, potentially helping to improve treatment decisions, according to research published online January 28 in Radiology.

January 29, 2020

No signs of residual gadolinium after MR arthrography

By Wayne Forrest

No signs of residual gadolinium uptake in the brain were found following intra-articular administration of a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) for MR arthrography in a new study, published online January 25 in Skeletal Radiology. The findings indicate that residual gadolinium may not occur with intra-articular use.

January 28, 2020

Deep learning could help MS patients avoid GBCA MRI

By Wayne Forrest

With the aid of a deep-learning model, a team of researchers has detected with greater than 70% accuracy active lesions in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), potentially helping them avoid repeat MRI scans and multiple doses of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), according to a study published in the February issue of Radiology.

January 27, 2020

MRI shows air pollution effect on kids' brain development

By Wayne Forrest

Air pollution is not only bad for the lungs, it could be bad for the brain as well -- especially in children. Brain MR images showed reduced gray-matter volume in kids who were exposed to high levels of traffic-related air pollution since birth, according to a January 24 study in PLOS One.

January 23, 2020

3D printing helps mummy speak from beyond the grave

By Abraham Kim

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hear a mummy speak? It's now possible thanks to the magic of CT and 3D printing technology, which has enabled the re-creation of the distinct voice of an ancient Egyptian who's been dead for centuries. The process is detailed in a January 23 article in Scientific Reports.

January 23, 2020

MRI shows slimmer tongue reduces sleep apnea

By Wayne Forrest

Losing weight in your tongue probably isn't one of your New Year's resolutions. But maybe it should be if you have sleep apnea. MR images show that a slimmer tongue can reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea, according to a study published online January 10 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

January 9, 2020

Ultrasound detects astronaut's blood clot in space

By Abraham Kim

An astronaut on the International Space Station using an onboard ultrasound scanner to research the effects of space flight instead detected their own venous thrombosis, according to an article published in the January 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

January 6, 2020

Does thyroid cancer screening lead to overdiagnosis?

By Wayne Forrest

Two studies from the U.S. and South Korea are raising questions about the role of ultrasound screening and thyroid cancer incidence. Researchers specifically address the issue of overdiagnosis in studies published in the December 24/31 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

December 22, 2019

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