Imaging Technology

JANUARY 24, 2024

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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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 10/19/2023 - 17:48 October 19, 2023 — The lung is one of the tissues most sensitive to radiation in the human body. Anti-inflammatory drugs given to patients during radiation therapy can dampen the inflammation in the lungs, called pneumonitis, but not all patients respond equally well.

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Health Imaging

MARCH 11, 2024

The danger of developing the disease on or around the breast after radiation is 57% higher than the general population.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 8, 2024

5, 2024 — Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated that adding metastasis-directed radiation therapy to standard-of-care chemotherapy improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with oligometastatic pancreatic cancer. assistant professor of Gastrointestinal Radiation Oncology. “We

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 2, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Tue, 07/02/2024 - 09:53 July 2, 2024 — A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience ( Volume 11 ) on May 20, 2024, entitled, “ Deep learning-assisted lesion segmentation in PET/CT imaging: A feasibility study for salvage radiation therapy in prostate cancer.” In this new editorial, researchers Richard L.J.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Children with Down syndrome often undergo extensive medical tests, including imaging, that may use ionizing radiation. At the same time, genetic disorders like Down syndrome have an established increased risk of certain cancers, making exposure to radiation early in life less than ideal.

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Maven Imaging

JULY 22, 2024

It’s normal to be concerned about radiation exposure because, in large doses, it can damage healthy living tissues and increase the risk of cancer.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 20, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 07/20/2023 - 20:11 July 20, 2023 — The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) recently elected three new officers to ASTRO’s Board of Directors, including Sameer Keole , MD, FASTRO , as President-elect; Wendy Woodward , MD, PhD, FASTRO, as Science Council Vice Chair; and Vivek S.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In addition to his other roles, Dr. Zelefsky will serve as a professor in the department and Genitourinary Cancer Disease Management Group leader. This procedure is often combined with other forms of radiation, such as external radiation. milla1cf Tue, 09/12/2023 - 13:16 September 12, 2023 — Michael J.

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Diagnostic Imaging Systems

MARCH 22, 2023

Radiography is an essential diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of various animal diseases. However, it is crucial to ensure that radiation protection measures are in place to protect the animal patients, veterinary staff, and the public from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

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MedImaging General Imaging

MAY 1, 2024

Researchers are developing new contrast agents and imaging technology to improve the monitoring of inflammatory disorders like inflammatory bowel disease,

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Imaging Technology

MAY 23, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 05/23/2023 - 11:36 May 23, 2023 — More than 9 in 10 radiation oncologists report that their practices face clinical staff shortages , according to a new national survey from the American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ). Radiation oncologists from across the country are in Washington, D.C.

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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

MAY 2, 2024

Researchers are developing new contrast agents and imaging technology to improve the monitoring of inflammatory disorders like inflammatory bowel disease,

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 2, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 10/02/2023 - 13:30 October 2, 2023 — A novel liquid biopsy test may help determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread beyond the lungs are most likely to benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, rather than drug-based therapy, a new study suggests. and worldwide. Chaudhuri explained.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2023

18F-flurpiridaz PET MPI obtained images at a lower radiation dose than 99Tc-SPECT MPI and performed similarly in both obese and non-obese patients. “Due This can result in inferior image quality and diagnostic performance despite requiring a higher dose of radiation.”

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

JULY 17, 2024

Two whole adult human hearts, one healthy and one diseased, have been imaged in unprecedented detail by researchers from UCL and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), providing an invaluable resource for better understanding cardiovascular disease.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 31, 2023

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) can image the lumbar spine at lower radiation dos.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Findings will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting. Earlier detection allows for earlier treatment of residual disease and potentially better survival rates. and an estimated 4,000 Americans die from the disease each year. However, the tests are not yet widely available.

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JVIR

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Hepatotoxicity and radiation-induced liver disease (RILD) are known sequelae following Yttrium-90 (Y-90) trans-arterial radioembolization (TARE). A total of 75% to 85% of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cases are associated with underlying cirrhosis.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 20, 2023

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) effectively detects heart disease in high-risk patients.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 19, 2024

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has released updated guidelines on the use of radiation therapy in patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) caused by HPV.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 2, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 10/02/2023 - 13:00 October 2, 2023 — A type of head and neck cancer predominantly diagnosed in people who reside in low- and middle-income countries may be treated effectively with fewer, but higher doses of radiation , a large new international study suggests. weeks) or 20 fractions (55 Gy, five fractions per week for 4 weeks).

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Teleradiology & Radiology data for artificial intelligence (AI) Introduction: Early disease detection is a pivotal aspect of healthcare, and CT (Computed Tomography) scans have broken through barriers to make a significant impact. Explore their role in early disease detection and timely diagnosis.

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The Radiology Clinic

APRIL 1, 2024

However, concerns about radiation exposure have often been a drawback, especially for patients requiring frequent or routine scans. This is where low-dose CT scans step in, offering a promising solution by significantly reducing radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic accuracy.

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The British Institute of Radiology

MARCH 7, 2023

Radiation oncology clinics face numerous challenges in the present environment, including the simultaneous management of multiple tasks (many of which are manual in nature), various degrees of standardisation, and the potential for errors to impact patient treatment. per week for curative diseases.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 8, 2024

Lanzafame and colleagues reported that Y-90-FAPI-46 controlled disease progression in nearly half of the patients in the study, signaling a "specific benefit" for the advanced sarcoma patient group. Imaging control of disease by RECIST was obtained in 44% of patients, among which 35% had sarcoma. Image courtesy of SNMMI.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ARTemis platform will enable us to tailor treatment in real time for patients being treated on our two new Radixact machines, which are due to be installed in 2024 and 2025, allowing us to target their disease more precisely and reduce damage to healthy tissue.

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ScienceDaily

JUNE 27, 2024

Radiotracers are radioactive compounds which give off radiation that can be detected by scanners and turned into a 3D image. The new radiotracer, called FDT, enables PET scans to be used for the first time to accurately pinpoint when and where the disease is still active in a patient's lungs.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 26, 2023

The guideline is published in Practical Radiation Oncology. The guideline emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary team approach to guide treatment decisions for oligometastatic disease, a description for cancer that reaches a state in which the patient has a small number of metastases in addition to a primary tumor.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:22 February 23, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) launched its "Be Seen" campaign today to raise public awareness about the crucial role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient diagnosis, intervention and treatment.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 2, 2024

The availability of these offerings – including the MIM SurePlan and MIM Symphony families, MIM Maestro, MIM Encore, and more – is in alignment with GE HealthCare’s precision care strategy, which aims to deliver innovative digital solutions across care pathways for more precise, connected, and efficient care across disease states. "We

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 02/14/2024 - 18:21 February 14, 2024 — Accuray Incorporated announced that the team at Quebec’s Montérégie Integrated Cancer Center, part of Charles-LeMoyne Hospital , is the first in Canada to treat cancer patients using the company’s Radixact radiation therapy delivery system.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 23, 2023

Patients with iodine refractory disease (one or more lesions with no measurable iodine uptake or an iodine-avid lesion that progressed within 12 months of radioactive iodine treatments ) were included in the study. A wide variation in the radiation delivered to different areas of disease was found among patients.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 15, 2024

However, increased longevity has brought on a troubling rise in chronic disease, diminishing the quality of life later in life. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than a quarter of U.S. Mark Crockett, MD, chief medical officer at TeleDaaS. Americans today can expect to live long lives.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 8, 2024

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.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 09/27/2023 - 15:07 September 27, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) announced the three winning research proposals for the 2022 ASTRO-Myovant Sciences (now known as Sumitomo Pharma)-Pfizer Alliance New Combination (Relugolix-Radiation) Therapy Challenge.

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