Archive: 07/05/2014
Study finds rising incidence of acute pancreatitis in hospitalized children
The largest investigation to date has found a significant increase in the number of acute pancreatitis (AP) cases in hospitalized children in the United States.
May 7, 2014
Image-guided peritoneal dialysis catheter placement significantly reduces complications
Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis catheter placement via fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guidance experienced significantly fewer complications at 1 year post-insertion than did patients whose catheters were placed laparoscopically.
May 7, 2014
Glutamate imaging better than MR spectroscopy in first three hours after ischemic stroke
Glutamate imaging reveals ischemic lesions in the first 3 hours after stroke that are not distinguishable in T1-weighted and T2-weighted imaging.
May 7, 2014
New study examines premature menopause and effects on later life cognition
Premature menopause is associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function, suggests a new study published today (7 May) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG).
May 7, 2014
Breast tomosynthesis after screening mammography reduces need for ultrasound, biopsies
Breast tomosynthesis in the diagnostic workup for one- or two-view focal asymmetry detected at screening mammography resulted in less use of ultrasound, fewer biopsies, and higher positive predictive value for cancer than ...
May 7, 2014
CT-guided irreversible electroporation safe in unresectable pancreatic carcinoma
A small group of patients with locally advanced unresectable pancreatic carcinoma suffered no major ill effects—pancreatitis or fistula formation—after undergoing percutaneous CT-guided irreversible electroporation (IRE)—a ...
May 7, 2014
Automated CT dose-tracking software effectively monitors dosage in a clinical setting
Dose-tracking software provides effective and easy monitoring of radiation dose exposure in a busy academic practice, according to research conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital.
May 7, 2014
Nonscreened patients with breast cancer need more treatment than screened patients
Screening 40- to 49-year-old women for breast cancer has additional benefits beyond the proven decrease in mortality rate. Patients screened with mammography are statistically less likely to undergo chemotherapy, avoiding ...
May 7, 2014
Gov't report: Hospitals improving patient safety
The government says hospitals are becoming safer for patients due to a quality improvement partnership between industry and federal agencies.
May 7, 2014