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Changes in breast density an early indicator of tamoxifen efficacy

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 12 - A reduction in breast density is a strong biomarker of response to tamoxifen chemoprevention, according to research reported Friday at the 2008 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).

December 11, 2008

Joint pain is increased in breast cancer patients

SAN ANTONIO, (Reuters Health), Dec 12 - Joint pain is more common and more severe in women with breast cancer than in age-matched controls without breast cancer, researchers reported at the 2008 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).

December 11, 2008

Quality of life suffers with cranial radiation to prevent lung cancer metastases

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 10 - While prophylactic cranial irradiation can reduce the occurrence of brain metastases and improve survival in patients treated for extensive-disease small cell lung cancer, it may adversely affect quality of life, new research shows.

December 9, 2008

Obese children risk thyroid damage

WASHINGTON (Reuters), Dec 3 - Obese children may be damaging their thyroids, creating a vicious cycle of metabolism and overweight, Italian researchers reported on Wednesday. They evaluated 186 overweight and obese children for about three years, testing thyroid hormone levels and thyroid antibodies and imaging the thyroid gland using ultrasound.

December 2, 2008

Normal heart function seen in most pediatric septic shock survivors

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 3 - Most children who survive septic shock exhibit normal cardiac function, although a few patients will have rhythm disturbances and decreased ventricular function, according to Dutch researchers. They compared ECG and echocardiographic data from pediatric septic shock survivors and healthy control patients.

December 2, 2008

Bioabsorbable coronary stents shrink after implant

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov 30 - A novel bioabsorbable everolimus-eluting coronary stent shrinks in size following implant, and the extent of recoil may be influenced by the lesion involved, Dutch and Spanish researchers report in the November 11 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

November 29, 2008

Hormonal treatments do not impair cognitive function in women with breast cancer

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov 30 - Concern that estrogen depletion in women with breast cancer may contribute to cognitive compromise does not appear to be warranted, at least over the short term, according to a report in the November 1 issue of Cancer.

November 29, 2008

Study backs Finland's colon cancer screening

LONDON (Reuters), Nov 24 - A national screening program in Finland has detected about 40% of colon cancers early, showing that such tests can make a difference, Finnish researchers reported on Friday.

November 23, 2008

Chemoradiotherapy feasible in breast cancer with brain metastases

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov 21 - Breast cancer patients with brain metastases benefit from treatment with intravenous chemotherapy in combination with radiotherapy, according to a report in the November 1 issue of Cancer.

November 20, 2008

Larger calves linked to lower risk of carotid plaques

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov. 19 - Calf circumference shows an inverse association with carotid plaques, according to French researchers who report the findings of the "Three-City Study" in the November issue of Stroke.

November 18, 2008

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Cooking robot gets rave reviews in Tübingen

Hospital food doesn’t have to be drab and dreary. The installation of a new machine in south-west Germany is winning praise from the medical imaging community.

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Ultrasound plus MRI helps diagnose pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy

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Pressure grows for more rigorous financial disclosure

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MRI, CT findings correlate for assessing epicardial fat volume

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ESR survey put focus on radiology subspecialization

Team Ranschaert achieves goals in Amsterdam

Prof. Erik Ranschaert, PhD, an editorial advisor on AuntMinnieEurope.com, and his son, William, successfully completed the Amsterdam marathon on 20 October.

October 21, 2024

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French group casts light on safety of 11.7T MRI

By Frances Rylands-Monk

Researchers from Paris have provided comprehensive new details about the methods used to obtain images of the human brain in vivo on an 11.7 tesla MRI unit. They've also looked at safety aspects.

October 21, 2024

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Interobserver agreement modest on ILD diagnosed with CT

By Kate Madden Yee

Interobserver agreement for assessing interstitial lung disease (ILD) using high-resolution CT is moderate, U.K. researchers have reported.

October 21, 2024

Clinical oncologist speaks about life in the U.K.

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

In a special article to mark Black History Month, clinical oncologist Dr. Ken Oguejiofor reflects on his early life in Nigeria and shares his experiences of working in the U.K.

October 18, 2024

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German societies build portal for referrers and patients

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

German radiological societies are developing the radiologie-finden.de portal to enable referring physicians and patients to find certified radiology specialists.

October 18, 2024

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SERAM reaffirms value of imaging for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Spanish Society of Breast Radiology (SERAM) is emphasizing the importance of breast imaging and the work of Dr. Pilar Manchón.

October 18, 2024

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ESR reveals 12% rise in abstracts for ECR 2025

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

ECR 2025 has received over 8,500 abstracts during the initial submission phase, according to the ESR.

October 18, 2024

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Mammography's landscape continues to evolve in Europe

By Dr. Eva Pallwein-Prettner

When navigating the latest breast screening recommendations and the dynamic landscape in Europe, clarity is paramount for both patients and healthcare providers, writes Dr. Eva Pallwein-Prettner.

October 18, 2024

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It's time to embrace authenticity, RCR blogger says

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

In a blog posted by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), a radiologist has talked openly about his working life as a gay man.

October 16, 2024

Dr. Abhishek Mahajan. Photo courtesy of RCR

New guidelines cover theranostics for brain tumors

The use of somatostatin receptor PET imaging and therapy in meningiomas is on the rise, and new recommendations can help pave the way to improved outcomes for patients.

October 16, 2024

AI performs well triaging lung x-rays in real-world settings

AI-assisted triage of lung x-rays using commercially available software can help reduce turnaround times in real-world settings by 77%.

October 16, 2024

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Trainee radiologists go on strike in Brussels

Trainee radiologists at Brussels University Hospital have gone on strike to protest about a lack of adequate supervision. Senior colleagues support the action.

October 15, 2024

Brussels University Hospital (HUB) includes the Erasmus Hospital, the Jules Bordet Institute, and the Queen Fabiola University Children's Hospital. Photo courtesy of the HUB.

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