Exposure to ionizing radiation can increase risk of heart disease
Health Imaging
APRIL 6, 2023
“The effect of lower doses of radiation on the heart and blood vessels may have been underestimated in the past,” experts explained in BMJ.
Study Finds Disease Progression and Adverse Radiation Effects are Low in Patients Undergoing Preoperative Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Imaging Technology
JUNE 12, 2023
Despite what its name implies, SRS isn’t actually a surgery but instead involves highly focused radiation that targets tumors while minimizing the effects on surrounding healthy tissue. The two-year meningeal disease rate was 5.8%, and the two-year symptomatic adverse radiation effect rate was 5%.
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5 Trends in Radiation Dose Management
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Early-stage detection is key to the prevention of life-threatening diseases; however, limited access to data hinders the ability of radiology healthcare professionals to identify excess exposure to radiation in patients, which could result in both short- and long-term health effects.
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NIH: Occupational radiation dose to RTs needs careful monitoring
AuntMinnie
APRIL 12, 2024
Nuclear Regulatory Commission limits occupational radiation exposure to 50 mSv per year.) And although these procedures benefit patients by reducing recovery time compared with conventional surgery, they expose medical staff to significant radiation. The complete study can be found here.
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Radiation treatment for breast cancer linked to high risk of developing subsequent skin cancer
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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Radiation doses estimated in infants with congenital heart disease
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
. | M7-SSPH05-2 | Room N229 Findings will be presented in this Monday afternoon presentation on organ-specific ionizing radiation doses in neonatal patients who undergo interventional procedures for congenital heart disease (CHD). Gy-cm2, with organ-specific radiation doses highest for lung from frontal view (8.1
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4 Innovations Improving Pediatric Radiation Therapy
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 1, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 12/01/2023 - 13:13 December 1, 2023 — The Radiation Oncology Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of only a few in the country to care exclusively for children. Spatially fractionated radiation therapy This therapy has been available for decades in adults, but today’s technologies have vastly improved it.
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Survey Finds Almost Half of Canadians Mistakenly Believe MRI Scans Expose Patients to Radiation
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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Human Lung Chip Leveraged to Faithfully Model Radiation-induced Lung Injury
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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Photon-counting CT reduces radiation in lung transplant patients
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The finding highlights the technique’s ability to reduce radiation doses in immunocompromised patients, noted lead author Ruxandra-Iulia Milos, MD, of the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, and colleagues. “To Currently, standard low-dose CT scans and chest x-rays are the preferred imaging methods for surveilling these patients.
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Could Virtual Non-Contrast Images from Photon-Counting CT Reduce Radiation Dosing with CCTA?
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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New study spotlights radiation exposure from medical imaging for children with Down syndrome
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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Photon-counting CT emerges as alternative for assessing fatty liver disease
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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Radiologists Outperformed AI in Identifying Lung Diseases on Chest X-ray
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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Renowned Radiation Oncologist Joins NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center as Vice Chair for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Director of Brachytherapy
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.
Dr. Sameer Keole voted President-elect of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
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.
Widespread Staff Shortages Exacerbate Pressures Facing Radiation Oncology Clinics; ASTRO Advocacy Day Calls for Action
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.
Cardiac PET use increases in coronary artery disease
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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GE HealthCare Introduces Innovations to Improve Radiation Therapy Efficiency and Precision Care at the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 2023 Congress
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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'Google Earth for the human heart' set to accelerate cardiovascular medicine
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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New Imaging Technique Monitors Inflammation Disorders without Radiation Exposure
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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New Imaging Technique Monitors Inflammation Disorders without Radiation Exposure
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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ASTRO: IMRT and proton therapy equally effective for prostate cancer
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.
AuntMinnie 2011: Joint Commission issues alert on medical radiation
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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Abstract No. 29 Radiation Segmentectomy for the Treatment of Hepatic Metastatic Disease
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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Study Provides Insight into Radiation Exposure’s Impact on Cancer Risk
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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Unlocking the Potential of Low-Dose CT Scans: A Gateway to Early Detection
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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ASTRO and ESTRO Issue Clinical Guideline on Local Therapy for Oligometastatic Lung Cancer
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.
New Campaign From the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Advocates for Profession to "Be Seen"
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.
Adding Metastasis-Directed Radiation Therapy Boosts Progression-Free Survival in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
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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Deep Learning-assisted Lesion Segmentation in PET/CT Imaging: A Feasibility Study for Salvage Radiation Therapy in Prostate Cancer
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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ASTRO: Lu-177 dotatate shows promise for treating meningioma patients
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.
GE HealthCare Announces Agreement to Acquire MIM Software
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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GE HealthCare Closes MIM Software Acquisition
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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PCCT effectively images the lumbar spine with lower radiation dose
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 31, 2023
Photon-counting CT (PCCT) can image the lumbar spine at lower radiation dos.
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Multi-Institutional Study Data Presented at ASTRO 2023 Builds Upon Growing Evidence of GammaTile for Patients with Brain Tumors
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 3, 2023
2 poster presentation at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 65th Annual Meeting, ASTRO 2023 , being held this week in San Diego, CA. sites were treated with GammaTile, a treatment that provides immediate radiation where it is needed most after brain tumor removal surgery. Amsbaugh; Catherine S. Kim (2023).
MD Anderson Research Highlights: ASTRO 2023 Special Edition
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 3, 2023
This special edition features presentations by MD Anderson researchers at the 2023 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting. researchers studied the immune systems of patients in this trial and found that radiation plus hormone therapy promoted a stronger immune response than hormone therapy alone.
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PCCT identifies heart disease in high-risk patients
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2023
Photon-counting CT (PCCT) effectively detects heart disease in high-risk patients.
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SNMMI: Y-90-FAPI-46 more effective for advanced sarcoma
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.
Targeted radiopharmaceuticals offer new hope for longer 'healthspans'
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.
AI model used with one-inhale CT helps diagnose COPD
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 12, 2024
A convolutional neural network (CNN) model used with a one-inhalation lung CT scan protocol can effectively diagnose and stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers have reported. The disease consists of a group of progressive lung conditions that obstruct an individual's ability to breathe.
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Liquid Biopsy May Help Identify Which Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Will Benefit Most from Radiation
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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Whole Breast Ultrafractionation Radiotherapy After Breast-conserving Surgery in Early Breast Cancer had No Severe Toxicities and Did Not Affect Patient-reported Outcome
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The results showed that most patients (83.9%) were diagnosed with pathological stage I disease. Five patients had asymptomatic radiation pneumonia (grade 1), and 12 patients had radiation dermatitis (grade 1). No factor was significantly related with radiation dermatitis or radiation pneumonia. Gy, and 26.3
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Negative axillary ultrasound can lead to breast biopsy omission
AuntMinnie
APRIL 12, 2024
In his talk, Andreas Giannakou, MD, from Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston showed results suggesting that nodal disease burden and oncologic outcomes among women in a real-world setting are similar to criteria in the Sentinel Node vs. Observation After Axillary UltraSound (SOUND) trial. vs. 78.8%).
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