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Benign breast disease found on percutaneous biopsy ups cancer risk

AuntMinnie

Benign breast disease diagnosed through percutaneous biopsy increases the overall risk of developing breast cancer, according to research published December 13 in JAMA Surgery. Surgical biopsy specimens diagnosed as nonproliferative, proliferative disease without atypia, or atypical hyperplasia are linked to increased breast cancer risk.

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CEUS shines in diagnostic, interventional settings

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Huang co-authored a 2013 study that examined the use of CEUS in angioplasty of hemodialysis arteriovenous fistulas. CEUS can image type 4 endoleaks and lead to more confident diagnoses, Huang added. Vascular applications CEUS can improve delineation of vascular lumen and can be used in peripheral vessels.

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AI model predicts 5-year breast cancer risk from mammogram data

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They cautioned that with this in mind, the algorithm could be relied on too heavily by radiologists and lead to incorrect diagnoses. The study compared 210,067 mammograms from 81,824 patients in the EMory BrEast imaging Dataset (EMBED) from 2013 to 2020 using both Mirai and AsymMirai models.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

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Photo courtesy of UT Health San Antonio Department of Radiology) "Until about 2013, only a few radiopharmaceutical agents were used to help treat cancer patients," Vroman explained in an interview with AuntMinnie.com. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval.

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Y-90 TARE improves survival in patients with large liver tumors

AuntMinnie

Despite efforts to improve surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), more than half of patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage with large tumors that are difficult to remove surgically without permanently damaging the liver, the authors explained. The mean tumor size of patients who underwent TAE (n = 44) was 10.4

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CT reveals autoimmune features linked to indeterminate pneumonia

AuntMinnie

The study included 210 patients with UIP confirmed by lung biopsy between January 2013 and February 2020. The team diagnosed patients with IPAF according to current guidelines; assessed CT patterns that could indicate CTD (anterior upper lobe, straightedge, and exuberant honeycombing signs); and evaluated patients' overall survival.

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Philips Strengthens its Leadership in Digital Pathology as its Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution Receives 510(k) Clearance

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mtaschetta-millane Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:00 July 12, 2024 — Diagnosing cancer and providing the personalized therapy it often requires, is a collaborative effort more than in any other area of medicine. This seamless integration helps pathologists deliver accurate diagnoses, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

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