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SCCT: CCTA shows plaque burden progression in firefighters

AuntMinnie

Cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) shows that baseline plaque coronary burden progresses in at-risk firefighters, according to research presented July 20 at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) annual meeting in Washington, DC. A team led by Srikanth Krishnan, MD, from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center found that at-risk firefighters experience ongoing plaque progression, which can lead to cardiovascular disease.

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Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: July 14 — July 20

Diagnostic Imaging

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

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What Equipment Do Medical Examiners Use?

Maven Imaging

Medical examiners, or M.E. for short, are certified professionals with training or experience in forensic pathology. They’re called upon to perform investigations using several skilled techniques to ascertain the cause of deaths that are deemed accidental or the result of homicide, suicide, contagious diseases, or other case-specific circumstances.

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Use of Neurophysiological Monitoring during MRI-Guided Ablation Procedures at 1.5 Tesla: Workflow and Safety Considerations

JVIR

To evaluate the feasibility of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) during MRI-guided ablations and identify strategies to reduce IONM electrode radiofrequency (RF)-heating during MRI.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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Using Voxel-based Dosimetry to evaluate sphere concentration and tumor dose in Hepatocellular Carcinoma treated with Y-90 Radiation Segmentectomy with glass microspheres

JVIR

To utilize voxel-based dosimetry following radiation segmentectomy to understand microsphere distribution and validate current literature regarding radiologic and pathologic outcomes.