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MRI/ultrasound combination effective for treating prostate cancer

AuntMinnie

A new, minimally invasive procedure that combines MRI and transurethral ultrasound is effective for treating prostate cancer, according to research presented March 20 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City. ng/ml to 0.63 ng/ml at five years.

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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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What Does It Take to Become a Radiologist?

TRA Medical Imaging

Radiologists are medical doctors who specialize in interpreting imaging studies like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to diagnose and guide treatment for various conditions. Breast Imaging: Focused on mammography, breast MRI, and ultrasound, breast imaging specialists play a vital role in early breast cancer detection and prevention.

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Radiant Pioneers: Tracing the Impact of Women in Imaging, From Trailblazers to Modern Innovators (Kerala, Alappuzha, Idukki, Thrissur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Malappuram, Pathanamthitta)

Future Teleradiology

Ultrasound and Imaging Physics: Shaping the Science: Explore the contributions of women in the field of imaging physics. Discuss their work in advancing ultrasound technology and their role in shaping the scientific foundations of medical imaging. Discuss their impact on early breast cancer detection and improved patient outcomes.

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Another radiology taster week experience

Radiology Cafe

In the week I spent in the department, the radiologists had plenty of patient contact; from performing barium swallows, injecting contrast dye into shoulder joints to ultrasound scanning and performing minimally invasive procedure guided by a chosen imaging modality.