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Fewer than 7% of women eligible for supplemental screening breast MRI due to their assessed risk of breast cancer took advantage of the scan when offered, according to a new study published in the June issue of the Journal of Women’s Health. The study team … Read more
According to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, a new PET radiotracer is being developed by researchers. The new PET radiotracer is being designed to latch onto and illuminate immune cells in cancer patients, which can offer an earlier look at treatment … Read more
According to new research published in JAMA Oncology, measurements of muscle mass and adiposity drawn from the CT scans of patients with breast cancer predicted their survival better than calculations of BMI (body mass index). First author Bette Caan of Kaiser Permanente in Oakland … Read more
A new retrospective cohort study indicates that for patients over 65 years, taking a simple measurement of bone quality during routine CT scans of the chest or abdomen may help identify those at high risk for fragility fracture over approximately 6 years of follow-up. “Previous … Read more
If a tumor is found in a kidney, a biopsy is needed to determine whether the tumor is malignant or benign. Biopsies are a painful procedure in which sample tissues are extracted from the patient, which in turn keeps some patients away from the procedure … Read more
The heat in a CT system can build rather quickly. There are so many moving parts inside the CT machine that a good cooling system needs to be in place to keep the system running at optimal levels. This means keeping the CT room chilled, and … Read more
A new study was recently released that states MRI scanning may actually be safe for patients with legacy pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, as long as safety protocol is followed. Previously, these devices weren’t considered MRI-ready. According to Saman Nazarian, MD, PhD, of University of … Read more
A new study has shown that children with a high risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis can be identified by MRI scan, even before symptoms become apparent. 38 children from 16 sites in 6 countries were used in the study, and all underwent an MRI scan for … Read more
Today is the International Day of Radiology, coinciding with Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen’s discovery of X-Rays on Nov. 8th, 1895. In honor of today, we’ll focus on an important contributor to the radiology industry: William David Coolidge. Coolidge was a physicist and engineer, born on October 23rd, 1873 … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, the very first 7 tesla strength MRI has been approved by the FDA. The Siemens Magnetom Terra is more than twice the strength of static magnetic field strength available in the U.S. “The overall image quality of MRI improved … Read more
October is breast cancer awareness month, and so it must be fate that scientists at the Center for Translational Cancer Research (CTCR) at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute of Christiana Care Health System have just discovered a potential major breakthrough in … Read more
You know that purchasing refurbished imaging equipment over new is a good investment for your facility. Stretching your budget is never a bad thing, and refurbished equipment is just as safe and effective as brand new. But have you ever thought about the environmental benefits … Read more
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