Reuters HealthClinical NewsTwo normal sonograms exclude fetal overgrowth in gestational diabetesNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two consecutive normal sonograms are enough to exclude fetal overgrowth in women with gestational diabetes, according to a report in the September 23 online Diabetes Care.October 11, 2010Clinical NewsRotational coronary angiography accurate with less radiation, contrastNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The diagnostic accuracy of rotational coronary angiography is as good as that of conventional angiography, but it significantly reduces the amount of radiation and contrast medium required, according to findings reported in September's American Heart Journal by a German team.October 4, 2010Clinical NewsMammograms saved lives of women under 50: studyWASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a study likely to add to the debate over when and how often to screen for breast cancer, Swedish researchers said on Wednesday that women aged 40-49 who got regular mammograms were 29% less likely to die of the disease.September 29, 2010Clinical NewsRoutine CT scans offer disease-detection bonusNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Surprise findings on a chest CT scan -- unrelated to the original reason for having the 3D imaging performed -- may help identify people at high risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests a new Dutch study.September 28, 2010Clinical NewsUltrasound pregnancy dating risky for girl babiesNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Using ultrasound to gauge gestational age could put late-term female fetuses at risk of poor outcomes and even death, a new study from Sweden shows.September 23, 2010Clinical NewsNorwegian research questions benefit of mammogramsBOSTON (Reuters) - Routine breast screening with mammograms is less effective at preventing cancer deaths than expected, Norwegian researchers said on Wednesday in a study that reignites a fierce debate over the value of screening.September 22, 2010Clinical NewsGene studies zero in on breast, ovarian cancer riskLONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found a region of DNA that can increase or decrease the high chance of breast cancer linked to a particular gene variant -- a finding that could help doctors keep a closer eye on women most at risk.September 20, 2010Clinical NewsMore seasoned doctors may make more diagnostic errorsNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Second-year residents are more likely than first-year residents to make diagnostic mistakes due to a certain type of cognitive bias, a new study published yesterday in JAMA shows.September 15, 2010Clinical NewsEuropean downturn seen pushing up cancer ratesLONDON (Reuters) - The economic downturn threatens to raise cancer rates in Europe as lifestyles change, budgets are cut, and private and public sector employers take shortcuts on safety, public health experts said on Monday.September 13, 2010Clinical NewsAortic root dilation in athletes requires close surveillanceNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Aortic root dilation is uncommon in highly trained competitive athletes and is not likely to be caused by exercise training. Consequently, aortic root dilation in this population is probably pathologic and shouldn't be dismissed, according to findings published in the August 17 online issue of Circulation.September 9, 2010Previous PagePage 10 of 58Next PageTop StoriesWomens ImagingHybrid AI reading shows success in breast cancer screeningA Dutch team found that a hybrid reading strategy for screening mammography reduced radiologist workload by 38% without changing recall or cancer detection rates.Medical, Legal, and PracticeCooking robot gets rave reviews in TübingenMRIUltrasound plus MRI helps diagnose pain from rotator cuff tendinopathyMedical, Legal, and PracticePressure grows for more rigorous financial disclosureMRIMRI, CT findings correlate for assessing epicardial fat volume
