Reuters Health

Brain iron may play role in multiple sclerosis progression

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 15 - Hyperechogenicity during transcranial brain sonography, thought to reflect iron accumulation, appears to be associated with subsequent progression of multiple sclerosis, German researchers report in the September 29 issue of Neurology.

October 14, 2009

Angiography after non-ST-segment elevation MI linked with improved mortality

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 15 - Coronary angiography after non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is associated with improved mortality across age, gender, and comorbidity groups, say U.K. researchers in the October Heart.

October 14, 2009

FDG-PET and CT useful in melanoma assessment

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 13 - In staging melanoma patients with palpable lymph nodes, fluorine-18 FDG-PET and CT are equivalent, but FDG-PET detects more metastatic sites, particularly bone and subcutaneous metastases, Dutch researchers report in the October 1 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

October 12, 2009

Further testing justified for smokers with hemoptysis and normal chest x-ray

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 12 - Clinicians should continue to evaluate smokers with hemoptysis even if the chest x-ray is normal, as nearly 10% of these patients will have malignancy, say researchers from the U.K.

October 11, 2009

Axillary ultrasound can help avoid sentinel node biopsy surgery

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 8 - Use of axillary ultrasound combined with fine-needle aspiration cytology can prevent unnecessary sentinel lymph node biopsy in roughly 30% of node-positive, early breast cancer patients, researchers said this week at a press briefing for the 2009 Breast Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.

October 7, 2009

Colon cancer screening likely to become cost-saving as chemotherapy costs rise

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 25 - As chemotherapy costs rise, it is likely that most colorectal cancer screening strategies will become not just cost-effective, but also cost-saving, according to a report in the September 24 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

September 24, 2009

In vivo brain amyloid test predicts progression to Alzheimer's disease

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 24 - Increased brain amyloid load is associated with an increased risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the September 8 issue of Neurology.

September 23, 2009

Early intervention may limit radiation-induced nodules

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

Heat-treated tumors respond better to chemotherapy

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

Aspirin fights colon cancer risk of gene disorder

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

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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

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Cooking robot gets rave reviews in Tübingen

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Ultrasound plus MRI helps diagnose pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy

What are today's hottest ultrasound technologies?

By Frances Rylands-Monk

It's a wonderful time to work in ultrasound right now, says Prof. Paul Sidhu. He thinks the rapid improvements occurring in liver fat quantification are particularly exciting.

February 12, 2025

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Road to ECR 2025: Ultrasound Preview

By Philip Ward, Erik L. Ridley

Ultrasound's portability, reliability, sustainability, and versatility will be highlighted at this year's ECR, emphasizing the modality's added value in a wide variety of clinical applications.

February 12, 2025

Doctor Handheld Ultrasound

Marion Smits talks social media, diversity and ECR 2025

By Frances Rylands-Monk

Ahead of this month's ECR, we caught up with leading researcher Prof. Marion Smits to get her latest thoughts on how radiologists use social media. She also elaborated on diversity, equity, and inclusion and other hot topics.

February 11, 2025

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Radiologist awaits sentencing after court appearance

A senior radiologist from a top cancer hospital in the U.K. has pleaded guilty to an illicit sexual encounter on a train, according to a report in the media.

February 11, 2025

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AI model detects low BMD on ankle and foot x-rays

An AI model that detects low bone mineral density (BMD) on ankle and foot x-rays could be useful for screening for osteoporosis.

February 10, 2025

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Photon-counting CT technique shows promise for liver imaging

By Kate Madden Yee

Using photon-counting CT with gadoxetate disodium can help improve liver visualization, German researchers have reported.

February 10, 2025

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Using AI with mammography can help select women for breast MRI

By Amerigo Allegretto

Dutch researchers have found that using AI with mammography can help select women at high risk of breast cancer for supplemental MRI.

February 7, 2025

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Italian radiologist faces inquiry after scanning his own cat

A radiologist is being investigated after scanning his own cat at a hospital in Aosta, Italy, according to a report in the media.

February 6, 2025

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Nordic journal posts tribute to Henrik Thomsen

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Prof. Henrik Thomsen has stepped down as chief editor of Acta Radiologica. The journal has posted a tribute to him.

February 6, 2025

Prof. Henrik Thomsen. Courtesy of Acta Radiologica.

Removing breast density distribution discrepancies pays off

A Belgian study has found that remedying the impact of different imaging devices on breast density evaluations is crucial for mitigating biases.

February 6, 2025

Mammogram Dense Breasts

Wearable coil for breast MRI can bring major clinical benefits

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Supine breast MRI with a lightweight radiofrequency coil vest can provide accurate lesion positioning, Austrian researchers have reported.

February 5, 2025

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How can we improve evaluation of benign breast lesions?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Sonographic imaging descriptors and histopathological diagnoses are essential for more accurate assessment of benign breast lesions.

February 5, 2025

Ultrasound Breast 400

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