Musculoskeletal Radiology: Page 51

Ultrasound densitometry finds beer helps women keep strong bones

By Erik L. Ridley

While wine has long been cited for its health benefits, beer hasn't enjoyed nearly the same positive reputation. But a study published in the October issue of Nutrition found that ultrasound bone-density values were higher for women who drink beer, besting both wine drinkers and teetotalers.

September 22, 2009

Heat-treated tumors respond better to chemotherapy

By Reuters Health

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

Children with epilepsy often have abnormal bone mineral density

By Reuters Health

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

Demetech touts study results

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Swedish bone densitometry vendor Demetech is touting clinical results on predicting risk of hip fracture with its DXL Calscan heel-scanning bone densitometer rather than larger dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry devices.

September 14, 2009

Algeta, Bayer join forces

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Therapeutic radiopharmaceutical developer Algeta has inked an $800 million agreement with Bayer for the development and commercialization of its Alpharadin alpha-emitting pharmaceutical for treating bone metastases.

September 7, 2009

SPECT/CT helps novice clinicians detect arthritic joints

By Wayne Forrest

SPECT/CT can help orthopedic surgeons and radiologists identify multiple arthritic joints in the feet and ankles and localize degenerative joint disease, according to a study published in the September issue of the British edition of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

September 7, 2009

MRI finds proximal femur fractures missed by x-ray

By Wayne Forrest

MRI can detect a significant number of fractures of the proximal femur that are missed by plain radiography, as well as prompt early diagnosis and initiation of treatment, according to a British study.

August 31, 2009

Xograph completes Ziehm install

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

U.K. radiology products supplier Xograph Healthcare of Tetbury, Gloucestershire, recently delivered a Ziehm Vision mobile C-arm image intensifier to the Runnymede Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey.

August 18, 2009

Whole-body MRI helps evaluate spondylarthritis

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jul 24 - Whole-body MRI appears useful in assessing acute inflammatory lesions in the sacroiliac joints in patients with established and active spondylarthritis, European and U.S. researchers report in the July 15 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism.

July 23, 2009

Study: Rotator cuff treatment provides tendonitis relief

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Italian researchers have developed a minimally invasive procedure to treat tendonitis in the rotator cuff of the shoulder that provides immediate symptom relief.

June 29, 2009

Ultrasound tops clinical exam for ankle assessment in childhood arthritis

By Reuters Health

COPENHAGEN (Reuters Health), Jun 16 - Ultrasound is much more accurate than clinical examination for identifying the affected ankle structures in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to results released at the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Congress 2009.

June 15, 2009

Ultrasound provides valid measure of finger joint cartilage

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 20 - Results of a study published in the April 15 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism suggest that measuring finger joint cartilage by ultrasound is an effective alternative to conventional radiograph imaging.

May 19, 2009

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