Reuters Health

Pentoxifylline/vitamin E combo may prevent some radiation side effects

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

Children with epilepsy often have abnormal bone mineral density

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

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

Dexamethasone-based protocol improves ALL survival without cranial radiation

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 10 - A dexamethasone-based protocol can cut the risk of relapse and improve survival in high-risk children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), with fewer side effects than were associated with older regimens, new research shows.

September 9, 2009

Routine angiography valuable before vascular surgery

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 10 - In medium- to high-risk cardiac patients who need major vascular surgery, coronary angiography should be done routinely because it improves long-term outcomes, Italian researchers report in the September 8 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

September 9, 2009

Neuropsychological tests and MRI predict evolution of MS

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 4 - In patients with benign multiple sclerosis (MS), neuropsychological testing and MRI can help predict disease evolution, results of a study suggest.

September 3, 2009

Excess mortality persists decades after breast cancer 'cure'

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 28 - "There is no strong evidence" that any significant subpopulation of breast cancer patients diagnosed in the 1980s and early 1990s was ever "cured," say researchers from the U.K.

August 27, 2009

Colorectal cancer attitudes vary by ethnicity

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 26 - Men and people of South Asian descent are more likely to have unfavorable perceptions of colon cancer screening, research from the U.K. shows. The findings point the way toward strategies to get more people screened, according to Dr. Taina Taskila, a researcher on the study.

August 25, 2009

Incidental findings are common on brain MRI: meta-analysis

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 26 - Nearly 3% of individuals show incidental findings on brain MRI, according to a report in the August 19 British Medical Journal.

August 25, 2009

Follow-up after grade 1 breast cancer may not be needed

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 25 - Women treated for grade 1 breast cancer have a low risk of locoregional recurrence and contralateral breast cancer, results of a study indicate.

August 24, 2009

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Hybrid AI reading shows success in breast cancer screening

A Dutch team found that a hybrid reading strategy for screening mammography reduced radiologist workload by 38% without changing recall or cancer detection rates.

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Ultrasound plus MRI helps diagnose pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy

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MRI, CT findings correlate for assessing epicardial fat volume

Is herpes infection protective in early Alzheimer’s disease patients?

In a recent French study with “unexpected” results, patients infected with herpes had fewer signs of brain deposits associated with Alzheimer’s disease than uninfected patients.

February 3, 2025

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Ultrafast MRI proves value for classifying breast cancers

By Amerigo Allegretto

An ultrafast MRI-based radiomics examination performs just as well as standard MRI and is not dependent on radiologist experience, new research has found.

February 3, 2025

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CIRSE prepares to celebrate 40th anniversary

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) will mark its 40th anniversary during the society's September annual congress in Barcelona, Spain.

February 3, 2025

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Hot shots from Dubai: Arab Health picture gallery

Over 60,000 delegates attended the 50th edition of Arab Health Med Expo and the 25th edition of Total Radiology, held in Dubai from 27 to 30 January. To mark the occasion, we've compiled a photo gallery.

January 31, 2025

Sustainability was a dominant theme throughout the event. According to the World Health Organization, 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions are from healthcare, and healthcare is the fifth largest carbon emitter on the planet. All photos courtesy of Informa Markets – Healthcare, organizer of Arab Health.

ESR announces 2025 election results

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has released its leadership results following completion of the January 2025 election process. Voter turnout was less than 9%.

January 30, 2025

Munich group lends support to AI use in CT colonography

Integrating an AI tool for colorectal polyp classification in CT colonography may help to improve radiologists' therapy recommendations, German researchers have reported.

January 30, 2025

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GPT-4 could prove useful proofreading CT reports

In a new study, GPT-4 showed strong performance identifying factual errors in radiology reports, yet it struggled to prioritize clinically significant findings.

January 30, 2025

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Swiss expert reflects on current state of play for CT

When it comes to the indication, methodology, and frequency of CT usage, wide variations persist, a new commentary in European Radiology has stated.

January 29, 2025

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Global survey shows deep concerns over burnout, workforce issues

By Amerigo Allegretto and Philip Ward

Burnout, workforce shortages, and locally trained clinicians leaving the field are the top concerns among radiologists worldwide, according to survey findings published on 27 January by teleradiology company Everlight Radiology.

January 27, 2025

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Maskell's musings: What makes a good radiologist?

By Dr. Giles Maskell

There is a lot more to good radiology than having a sharp pair of eyes and a long differential, Dr. Giles Maskell writes in a new column.

January 27, 2025

Dr. Giles Maskell enjoys a break at the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual meeting in Valencia, Spain, in 2023. Photo courtesy of EUSOBI.

Radiology can play central role in humanizing mortality

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Radiology is uniquely positioned to have a pivotal role in shaping a more compassionate approach to mortality, according to two leading researchers in postmortem imaging.

January 27, 2025

Postmortem CT with coronary angiography and positive contrast highlights the precise location of myocardial rupture within the left ventricular wall, showcasing the value of contrast-enhanced imaging in providing accurate diagnoses without the need for autopsy.

What brain mechanisms drive depression in older adults?

A Belgian PET study has shown that mechanisms other than amyloid brain deposits may underlie depressive symptoms in people later in life.

January 24, 2025

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