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PET/CT improves diagnostic biopsy rates in lung cancer patients

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PET/CT imaging can serve as a metabolic guide to increase the accuracy of needle biopsies in patients with suspicious lung nodules, according to a study published January 18 in the European Journal of Radiology. Patient with extensive lung and pleural disease. (2a) Image courtesy of the European Journal of Radiology.

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Thermal ablation effective long term in patients with thyroid cancer

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Outcomes over 10 years suggest that image-guided thermal ablation is a safe and effective option for patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma, according to a study published November 7 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. The 10-year disease-free survival was 93.9%. The mean age of patients was 45.8

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Cryoablation effective in women with breast cancer

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A minimally invasive procedure called cryoablation that uses ice to freeze and destroy tumors has proven effective for women with large breast cancer tumors, according to a study presented March 27 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City.

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CT-guided procedure shows promise for restoring smell after long COVID

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A CT-guided, minimally invasive procedure called a stellate ganglion block shows promise for restoring the sense of smell in patients with long COVID, according to research to be presented at the upcoming RSNA meeting. Image courtesy of the RSNA. CT-guided stellate ganglion injection.

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Philips Launches New Azurion Neuro Biplane System at #ECR2024 to Speed Up and Improve Minimally Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurovascular Patients

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 02/28/2024 - 19:59 February 28, 2024 — Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, announced major enhancements to its Image Guided Therapy System – Azurion – with the launch of its new Azurion neuro biplane system. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2020 Update: A Report from the American Heart Association.

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Celebrating National Women’s Health Week: The Importance of Women’s Imaging Services

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As we celebrate this important week, it’s essential to highlight the role of women’s imaging services in maintaining and improving women’s health. Let’s explore these specialized imaging services and understand their significance in women’s health.

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Advancing Precision Care: GE HealthCare Introduces an Innovative Solution to Help Expand Interventional CT Access

Imaging Technology

Interventional radiology – and specifically interventional CT – plays a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. It allows anatomical exploration and planning, while being in the room, close to the patient, using real-time images computed by the system, and can help reach the target and avoid critical structures and organs.