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BMJ: Mammography skeptics attack AgeX trial design
By Kate Madden Yee
A team of British researchers known for past criticism of screening mammography is arguing that the design of the U.K.'s Age Extension Trial of Breast Cancer Screening (AgeX) is flawed. The group believes evidence from the trial should not be used to justify extending breast screening beyond existing age ranges, according to an analysis published online on 10 April in BMJ.
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Italians unveil new data on prolonged CT lung screening
By Abraham Kim
Fresh statistics from the Multicentric Italian Lung Detection trial have underlined the increasing benefits of CT lung screening over time -- starting after the fifth year. The authors reported a 39% reduction in lung cancer mortality risk for eligible smokers at 10 years.
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German team employs AR for CT-guided spine surgery
By Abraham Kim
A group from Germany used augmented reality (AR) technology to overlay CT scans onto patients with spinal lesions -- lowering the radiation dose required for CT-guided surgery while maintaining high navigational accuracy, according to an article published online on 5 April in the European Spine Journal.
April 14, 2019
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Ultrasound CADx software can stratify thyroid nodules
By Erik L. Ridley
Researchers from Spain found that ultrasound computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) software could -- despite some limitations -- offer value in stratifying the malignancy risk of thyroid nodules, according to a study published on 11 April in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
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AC Immune highlights PET tracer results for Parkinson's
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Swiss biopharmaceutical company AC Immune said a recent study concluded that its PET tracer showed potential for detecting and monitoring Parkinson's disease in humans.
April 14, 2019
Perspectum points to new LiverMultiScan research
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Image analysis software developer Perspectum Diagnostics is directing attention to a new study that reported positive results with its LiverMultiScan software for helping to diagnose liver disorders.
April 11, 2019
DBT boosts diagnosis of additional breast cancer
By Kate Madden Yee
French investigators have found that adding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to digital mammography boosts diagnostic accuracy for finding additional ipsilateral and contralateral breast cancer in women with nondense breast tissue, according to a study published online on 9 April in the journal Radiology.
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Alpha Tau receives ISO certification
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Israeli radiation therapy technology developer Alpha Tau Medical said it has received International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 13485:2016 certification.
April 10, 2019
Patient phantom helps bring cranial SRS into mainstream
By Tami Freeman, PhD
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a high-precision radiotherapy technique that's finding particular value in the treatment of multiple brain metastases. Cranial SRS, however, is also one of the most complex and challenging radiation treatments, and one that many radiotherapy departments don't have the confidence -- or access to sufficient quality assurance tools -- to implement.
April 10, 2019
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Choline supply issues affect PET/CT studies in U.K.
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Problems related to the supply of choline have led to delays and postponements for radiolabeled choline PET/CT scans in men suspected of having prostate cancer recurrence, according to a report published on 7 April in the Guardian.
April 9, 2019
Butterfly Network gets CE Mark for ultrasound device
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Portable ultrasound developer Butterfly Network has received the CE Mark for its handheld, single-probe, whole-body ultrasound system.
April 9, 2019
Swiss team finds AI can aid breast ultrasound reads
By Kate Madden Yee
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm matched the performance of radiologist readers in detecting and classifying lesions on breast ultrasound exams, investigators from Switzerland reported in research published online on 29 March in European Radiology.
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