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ISMRM: MRI shows promise for helping to diagnose PTSD

AuntMinnie

SINGAPORE - MRI shows promise for helping to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a presentation delivered May 7 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. Considering its prevalence, [PTSD] is a significant public health concern," he said.

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Critics slam Canadian breast screening guidelines

AuntMinnie

Breast imaging organizations and political bodies are criticizing updated guidelines on breast cancer screening by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC). Additionally, the guidelines do not recommend supplemental imaging in women with dense breasts or women with a personal family history of breast cancer.

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Amyloid PET scans improve outcomes in AD patients

AuntMinnie

“In the context of the increased morbidity and mortality associated with hospitalization in patients with dementia, even a small reduction in hospitalization rates may have important implications for public health,” the group wrote. These plaques drive symptoms and are the target of several recently approved treatments.

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National Cancer Prevention Month: The Role of Imaging in Early Detection

Vesta Teleradiology

Advanced imaging technologies continue to play a crucial role in detecting cancers before they progress, giving patients the best chance for successful treatment. The Importance of Early Detection Through Imaging Early detection of cancer through imaging allows for interventions at stages when treatment is most effective.

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Case Western Reserve Researchers land $1.125 million National Science Foundation Grant to Advance Safer, Faster and Less Expensive Medical-imaging Technology

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 01/04/2024 - 10:47 January 4, 2024 — Diagnosing cancer today involves using chemical “contrast agents” to improve the accuracy of medical imaging processes such as X-rays as well as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Vipin Chaudhary, the Kevin J.

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PCCT proves effective for estimating liver fat fraction

AuntMinnie

"Given the increasing prevalence of steatotic liver disease and its significant impact on public health in Western societies, histopathologic grading is increasingly reserved for specific cases, such as unclear hepatopathy," the investigators noted. "As Images and caption courtesy of the RSNA. "[Our

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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

AuntMinnie

"By not separating radiologist assistant reimbursement policies into different payment categories by service location, the adoption of MARCA would enable radiologists to devote more focused time to reviewing and interpreting complex medical images or urgent cases," the ASRT has said.