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Thermal ablation effective long term in patients with thyroid cancer

AuntMinnie

Surgically removing the affected thyroid is the recommended first-line option for patients with early-stage, small tumors (classified as “T1N0M0”), yet is invasive and associated with complications, according to the authors. The 10-year disease-free survival was 93.9%. The mean age of patients was 45.8

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GAE could be cost-effective for knee osteoarthritis

AuntMinnie

Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and long-term disability in adults, with more than 80% of cases involving the knee, and the estimated healthcare costs associated with the disease in the U.S. exceed $80 billion, the authors explained.

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PET/CT improves diagnostic biopsy rates in lung cancer patients

AuntMinnie

CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure used to analyze tissue and is key in diagnosing suspicious pulmonary nodules, the authors explained. Patient with extensive lung and pleural disease. (2a) They then compared the accuracy of biopsies among the groups.

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

AuntMinnie

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.

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Cryoablation effective in women with breast cancer

AuntMinnie

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

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The finding is from a retrospective assessment of the two minimally invasive procedures in patients with tumors larger than 7 cm. of them stayed more than two days. months compared with 4.6 months, the group reported. Patients who underwent Y-90 TARE also experienced longer overall survival rates of 23.6 months compared with 15.2

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What Does It Take to Become a Radiologist?

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Neuroradiology: Neuroradiologists focus on conditions of the brain, spine, and nervous system, using advanced techniques like MRI and CT to diagnose strokes, tumors, and degenerative diseases. Interventional Radiology (IR): This sub-specialty focuses on minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging.