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Early intervention may limit radiation-induced nodules

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 23 - Thyroid nodules are not rare in children after radiation for cancer, Italian researchers report in the September European Journal of Cancer. However, close surveillance and early therapy appear to limit these sequelae.

September 22, 2009

Ultrasound densitometry finds beer helps women keep strong bones

By Erik L. Ridley

While wine has long been cited for its health benefits, beer hasn't enjoyed nearly the same positive reputation. But a study published in the October issue of Nutrition found that ultrasound bone-density values were higher for women who drink beer, besting both wine drinkers and teetotalers.

September 22, 2009

IBA, Aposense join forces

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Radiopharmaceutical firm Ion Beam Applications (IBA) and molecular imaging and therapy developer Aposense have agreed to exclusively collaborate on the commercialization of Aposense's ML-10 PET tracer for molecular imaging of apoptosis.

September 21, 2009

Heat-treated tumors respond better to chemotherapy

By Reuters Health

BERLIN (Reuters), Sep 22 - Cancer patients whose tumors are targeted with heat treatment as well as chemotherapy are more likely to stay alive and cancer-free for longer than those who receive only chemotherapy, researchers said on Tuesday.

September 21, 2009

Barco signs German distributor Fineman

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Image display firm Barco has signed Fineman as an authorized reseller of Barco medical displays in Germany.

September 21, 2009

Aspirin fights colon cancer risk of gene disorder

By Reuters Health

BERLIN (Reuters), Sep 22 - A daily dose of aspirin can prevent cancer in people with a genetic disorder that increases their risk of developing the disease, scientists said on Monday.

September 21, 2009

VC researchers weigh 3 iodine tagging regimens

A laxative-and-tagging regimen consisting of iodinated contrast plus a sodium phosphate mixture showed the best cleansing results among three concoctions in preparing for virtual colonoscopy exams. But a two-day regimen of iodinated contrast and a mild laxative at mealtime was better accepted by patients, according to a new study from Italy.

September 20, 2009

Pentoxifylline/vitamin E combo may prevent some radiation side effects

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 18 - The combination of pentoxifylline and vitamin E prevented radiation-induced lymphedema among breast cancer patients in a phase II trial in Sweden.

September 17, 2009

Michelson gets nod for OCT scanner

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Michelson Diagnostics has won the CE Mark for clinical use of its VivoSight optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanner in Europe, in addition to nonclinical use worldwide.

September 17, 2009

Children with epilepsy often have abnormal bone mineral density

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 18 - Abnormal bone mineral density is common in children, adolescents, and young adults with epilepsy, according to Italian researchers. In their study, 56 patients (58.3%) had abnormal bone mineral density as measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan of the lumbar spine.

September 17, 2009

Neuroradiology useful for classifying hypopituitarism

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 17 - In children with, or at risk for, hypopituitarism, neuroradiologic findings can predict the presence and extent of the disorder, U.K. researchers report in the September issue of Clinical Endocrinology.

September 16, 2009

CAD enhances breast MRI specificity

By Erik L. Ridley

Although breast MRI is highly sensitive for detecting breast cancer, the technique remains plagued by a relatively low level of specificity. But computer-aided detection (CAD) technology can help reduce false-positive findings, according to research published online this month in European Radiology.

September 16, 2009

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