Reuters Health

One-time sigmoidoscopy screening prevents colorectal cancer

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 28 - Flexible sigmoidoscopy reduces colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, British researchers reported online April 28 in the Lancet. Offered once to people ages 55 to 64, the procedure lowered the incidence of colorectal cancers by as much as one-third and cancer-specific mortality by up to 43%.

April 27, 2010

Study questions value of pricey heart screening

LONDON (Reuters), Apr 26 - Examining patient records to pick out those at high risk of developing heart disease is cheaper and just as effective as screening all adults between ages 40 and 74, a British study showed on Monday.

April 25, 2010

Coronary disease common in antiphospholipid syndrome

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 22 - A substantial minority of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome have subclinical coronary disease, French researchers report. They came to this conclusion after examining 108 patients using late gadolinium-enhanced cardiac MRI.

April 21, 2010

Contrast-enhanced CT informative in lung cancer patients

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 21 - Dynamic contrast-enhanced CT can provide potentially useful information in patients with non-small cell lung cancer scheduled for radiation therapy, German researchers report in an April 3 online paper in Lung Cancer.

April 20, 2010

High rates of silent cerebral emboli after transfemoral aortic valve implantation

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 12 - Silent cerebral embolism is common after transfemoral aortic valve implantation, German researchers report in the April 6 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

April 11, 2010

Accelerated radiation therapy improves outcomes of head and neck cancers

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 9 - Accelerated radiation therapy is more effective than conventional fractionation for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, but complications of treatment are more common, investigators report.

April 8, 2010

Ultrasound useful in infants with first urinary tract infection

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 7 - Ultrasound can be useful in the workup of infants with a first urinary tract infection, researchers from Sweden report in the May issue of The Journal of Urology. To learn more about the role of ultrasound, the investigators obtained scans in 290 infants with a first urinary tract infection.

April 6, 2010

Does mammogram row signal time for policy shift?

LONDON (Reuters), Apr 7 - It's not hard to find a breast cancer survivor who thinks routine mammograms are a good idea. But an increasingly heated international debate is raging about whether women are getting the right information on the merits, and risks, of mammograms.

April 6, 2010

Concomitant radiochemotherapy best for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 6 - Concomitant chemoradiation is better than sequential therapy for improving survival with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer, according to a patient-level meta-analysis reported online March 29 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

April 5, 2010

U.K. study finds breast screen programs save lives

LONDON (Reuters), Mar 31 - Regular mammographic screening for breast cancer saves the lives of two women for every one who is given unnecessary treatment, scientists said on Wednesday, in a study which adds to a global row over screening programs.

March 30, 2010

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Liver Cancer

CE MRI-based radiomics model captures DEB TACE-induced tumor changes

Researchers in Germany evaluated a Siamese network model's performance in optimizing hepatocellular carcinoma treatment.

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Imaging casts new light on war injuries

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Hybrid AI reading shows success in breast cancer screening

Is this the future of catering in healthcare?

Cooking robot gets rave reviews in Tübingen

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Ultrasound plus MRI helps diagnose pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy

Do radiologists trust mammography AI software?

By Erik L. Ridley

A large-scale trial on the use of mammography AI software in a breast cancer screening program has found recalls were lower when cases were flagged by AI.

March 20, 2025

Images Large Radiol

Trial date set for radiologists facing manslaughter charges

An initial hearing will take place in Rome on 19 September for the three radiologists and one cardiologist from La Sapienza University Hospital who are being prosecuted for manslaughter.

March 19, 2025

Founded in 1303, La Sapienza is one of the world's oldest universities. Human and clinical anatomy is one of its specialist areas.

Study: AI still not ready for routine use in mammography

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Breast AI software performed less well than human readers by recording a higher recall rate and significantly more missed cancers, U.K. researchers have found.

March 19, 2025

Salman Qureshi on building a new life and career overseas

By Claudia Tschabuschnig

Neuroradiologist Dr. Salman Qureshi talks about his relocation from the U.K. to the Middle East, his passion for education, and his remarkable weight loss and social media journey.

March 18, 2025

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Microultrasound matches MRI in predicting prostate tumor volume

By Amerigo Allegretto

Microultrasound may be a suitable alternative to MRI for predicting pathological tumor volume in prostate cancer lesions.

March 18, 2025

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CTC for colorectal cancer screening is at an 'inflection point'

By Kate Madden Yee

The use of CT colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer screening is at an "inflection point" after its U.S. Medicare reimbursement approval in 2024.

March 17, 2025

Colon Polyps 400

Hair extensions and MRI: To scan or not to scan?

By Maryam Payne

An incident has focused attention on how to maximize the safety of patients with hair extensions who are referred for an MRI examination.

March 17, 2025

Hair Extensions

Ultrasound-guided fluoro for kidney stones cuts radiation dose

By Kate Madden Yee

Fluoroscopy-assisted ultrasound guidance for mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures in children is safer and more effective than fluoroscopy alone.

March 17, 2025

Are athletes returning to play too soon after concussion?

By Kate Madden Yee

Sports-related postconcussion changes in cerebral blood flow and white matter persist in athletes up to one year after injury.

March 14, 2025

Team Zurich post new data on dose in lung screening

By Kate Madden Yee

Photon-counting CT technology can yield significant dose reduction on CT lung cancer screening examinations, Swiss researchers have reported.

March 13, 2025

What does it take to implement AI into prostate MRI workflow?

By Maryam Payne

The integration of AI into diagnostic workflows requires assessment to ensure safety, accuracy, and appropriate use, according to two experts in oncologic imaging.

March 12, 2025

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Industry drives sustained move to green radiology

By Poornima Anil

At ECR 2025, imaging manufacturers highlighted reduced energy usage, extended system lifespans, and strategies to minimize repeat scanning and downtime.

March 11, 2025

Vendors emphasized new advances in cardiac imaging at ECR 2025.

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