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Hormone therapy linked to tau accumulation in older women

AuntMinnie

A PET study has revealed that women over the age of 70 who took menopausal hormone therapy (HT) more than a decade before have faster brain tau accumulation -- a key indicator of Alzheimers disease. The findings may inform [Alzheimers disease] risk discussions relating to womens reproductive health and treatment, the group wrote.

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Radiotracer for kidney cancer performs well in phase III trial

AuntMinnie

A PET radiotracer that detects clear-cell renal cell carcinoma proved safe and effective in a clinical trial conducted at 36 research hospitals across nine countries, according to a study published September 10 in the Lancet Oncology.

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Radiology among least affected services during Ukraine war

AuntMinnie

Imaging and radiology centers are among the least affected hospital services in Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion in 2022, a study published May 17 in JAMA Health Forum found. The survey study included 74 Ukrainian hospitals from 12 oblasts (regions or provinces).

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AuntMinnie 2007: Gadolinium: A 'necessary factor' in the development of NSF?

AuntMinnie

Imagine going in for a diagnostic MRI scan and coming out with a progressive, irreversible, and potentially fatal disease. It certainly doesn't help matters that the disease has been linked to gadolinium-based contrast agents, a ubiquitous tool in the MR armamentarium. Louis hospital. In 2006 the U.S.

Disease 290
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The rise of theranostics: Part 3 -- What is a theranostics center?

AuntMinnie

The midtown center has been in operation since the 1950s and currently operates 17 outpatient imaging centers across the greater Austin metropolitan area, serving 24 area hospitals. Columbus Radiology, like many other imaging centers, is contracted to serve local hospitals, in this case throughout Ohio. "We

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NYU Langone Health Reports New "AI Doctor," NYUTron, Predicts Hospital Readmission and Other Health Outcomes

Imaging Technology

christine.book Wed, 06/21/2023 - 10:48 June 21, 2023 — NYU Langone Health has published an overview of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool designed to smooth hospital operations for better patient care. The resulting 4.1-billion-word Keck Foundation Medical Research Grant. He also has equity in Artisight Inc.,

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GE HealthCare Announces Agreement to Acquire MIM Software

Imaging Technology

Recognizing the industry transformation taking place as digital innovation reshapes the experience of patients and providers, GE HealthCare – a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital innovator – is focused on developing smart devices, aligned to disease states and enabled by digital.