Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 7, 2024

tim.hodson Mon, 10/07/2024 - 15:01 A major update was made to the International Nuclear Workers Study (INWORKS) , an international epidemiological study of workers in the nuclear sector to assess their risks of cancer and non-cancerous diseases. David Richardson, PhD, professor of environmental and occupational health at UC Irvine Joe C.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Photon-counting CT may serve as an alternative to MRI for assessing liver fat in patients with fatty liver disease, according to an article published September 24 in Radiology. The disease affects up to 24% of the population in the U.S. and can lead to cirrhosis and even cancer if left untreated. in the MASLD cohort.

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Diagnostic Imaging

MARCH 28, 2024

Emerging research on coronary artery calcium scoring for the assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) suggests the use of virtual non-contrast images from photon-counting CT may lead to a nearly 20 percent reduction in radiation dosing.

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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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JVIR

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Radiation segmentectomy (RS) via superselective administration of yttrium-90 (Y90) into segmental or subsegmental hepatic arteries supplying a tumor has the potential to minimize toxicity and improve outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of RS for the treatment of hepatic metastatic disease.

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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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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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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Joint Commission on the dangers of medical radiation. Joint Commission has issued an alert on the dangers of medical radiation, sending an unmistakable signal that radiology has entered its sights in a formal way. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Noting that the U.S.

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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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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

PET, CT, and MRI use for assessing coronary artery disease increased in Medicare patients from 2018 to 2022, while SPECT and stress echocardiography declined over the same period, researchers have reported. Taken together, these findings call for efforts to address barriers impeding wider uptake of PET,” the group wrote.

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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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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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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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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 09/26/2023 - 15:32 September 26, 2023 — In a study of more than 2,000 chest X-rays , radiologists outperformed AI in accurately identifying the presence and absence of three common lung diseases, according to a study published in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).

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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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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

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 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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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

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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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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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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Imaging Technology

MAY 15, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 05/15/2023 - 10:26 May 15, 2023 — GE HealthCare is presenting three new global innovations – Intelligent Radiation Therapy (iRT), Auto Segmentation, and an updated Magnetic Resonance (MR) Radiation Therapy Suite (AIR Open Coil Suite) – that underscore the company’s commitment to enhancing the radiation oncology care pathway.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and proton therapy offer equally high quality of life and tumor control for people with prostate cancer, according to a study presented September 30 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting. each year – are diagnosed as localized 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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AuntMinnie

JUNE 20, 2023

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

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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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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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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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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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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Newborns' livers can be affected by a variety of congenital and acquired diseases, and imaging plays an important role in the workup and management of these, according to a study published November 7 in RadioGraphics. Although they are rare, various congenital and acquired diseases can affect the neonatal liver," the group wrote.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A radiopharmaceutical therapy that lengthens progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine cancer could help treat meningioma sufferers, according to research presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

“This finding implies the potential application of dark-field imaging to draw conclusions on bone microstructure for predicting bone stability at a lower radiation exposure than in tomographic modalities,” wrote Jon Rischewski, a doctoral candidate at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and colleagues.

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