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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

AuntMinnie

Lymphoscintigraphy (LSG) is recommended but seldom used to diagnose lymphedema in real-world settings in the U.S., The disease is a particular concern among cancer patients, they noted. according to a study published on December 14 the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders.

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PET/MRI may help diagnose fevers of unknown origin

AuntMinnie

PET/MRI imaging shows promise in diagnosing fevers or inflammation of unknown origin and may have advantages over PET/CT, according to a study published January 3 in the European Journal of Radiology. This imaging technique has especially high sensitivity, negative predictive value and low radiation exposure,” the group concluded.

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Photon-counting CT emerges as alternative for assessing fatty liver disease

AuntMinnie

Photon-counting CT may serve as an alternative to MRI for assessing liver fat in patients with fatty liver disease, according to an article published September 24 in Radiology. The disease affects up to 24% of the population in the U.S. and can lead to cirrhosis and even cancer if left untreated. in the MASLD cohort.

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4 Innovations Improving Pediatric Radiation Therapy

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 12/01/2023 - 13:13 December 1, 2023 — The Radiation Oncology Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of only a few in the country to care exclusively for children. Spatially fractionated radiation therapy This therapy has been available for decades in adults, but today’s technologies have vastly improved it.

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Survey Finds Almost Half of Canadians Mistakenly Believe MRI Scans Expose Patients to Radiation

Imaging Technology

While the medical imaging technique is widely used and is critical for the early detection of cancers and diseases, the survey revealed that many Canadians hold harmful misconceptions about MRIs that may deter them from getting screened. Key Findings: Almost half of Canadians (47%) mistakenly believe MRI scans expose patients to radiation.

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CT Scans for Diagnosing Pancreatic Cancer

Midstate Radiology Associates

Depending on the disease’s progression, your doctor may recommend surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or a combination of these treatments. This procedure is less invasive than other methods and provides a higher level of detail compared to traditional X-rays, while also reducing radiation exposure.

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SBRT as Effective as Conventional Radiation for People with Intermediate Risk, Localized Prostate Cancer

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 09/29/2023 - 17:00 September 29, 2023 — People with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated as effectively using fewer and higher doses of radiation therapy delivered over five treatment sessions as they can with lower doses delivered over several weeks, a new phase III randomized trial suggests.