Radiology
Radiology is a monthly, peer reviewed, medical journal, owned and published by the Radiological Society of North America. The editor is Herbert Y. Kressel (Harvard Medical School). The focus of Radiology is research, and other investigations in clinical radiology, and related disciplines. Publishing formats are original research articles (3000 words), technical developments (2000), invited perspectives (2500) review articles (6500), special report, invited editorial, invited controversies, diagnoses with brief description of the case, solicited science to practice (commentary on a novel basic science investigation or technical development), letter to the editor, and book review. According to the Journal Citation Reports, Radiology has a 2009 impact factor of 6.341. In addition, the journal is indexed in the following databases:
Overinterpretation common in diagnostic accuracy studies
(HealthDay)—Roughly three in 10 diagnostic accuracy studies published in journals with impact factors of four or higher have overinterpretation, according to a review published in the May issue of Radiology.
Cancer
May 15, 2013 |
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SPACE, RF ablation combo safe and effective for lung cancer
(HealthDay)—For unresectable lung tumors, the combination of segmental pulmonary arterial chemoembolization (SPACE) and percutaneous radiofrequency (RF) ablation helps achieve better local tumor progression ...
Cancer
May 15, 2013 |
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Digital mammography cancer detection rates may vary significantly
Digital direct radiography (DR) is significantly more effective than computed radiography (CR) at detecting breast cancer, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
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May 14, 2013 |
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Young vets with PTSD receive more CT scans
(HealthDay)—Computed tomography (CT) scans are significantly more commonly used in young veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to young veterans without PTSD, according to research ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 02, 2013 |
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Atrophy in key region of brain associated with multiple sclerosis
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements of atrophy in an important area of the brain are an accurate predictor of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. According to the ...
Neuroscience
Apr 23, 2013 |
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MRI shows brain abnormalities in migraine patients
A new study suggests that migraines are related to brain abnormalities present at birth and others that develop over time. The research is published online in the journal Radiology.
Neuroscience
Mar 26, 2013 |
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Primary health risks outweigh long-term radiation concerns
(HealthDay)—Immediate health risks supersede lifetime radiation-induced cancer risk in patients undergoing computed tomography (CT) surveillance for testicular cancer, according to a study published in ...
Cancer
Mar 15, 2013 |
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Radiation can be reduced while maintaining high quality in CT colonography
A new study by a Rhode Island Hospital researcher has found it's possible to maintain high-quality CT colonography diagnostic images while reducing the radiation dose. This is important as the use of CT colonography, or virtual ...
Cancer
Mar 12, 2013 |
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Single concussion may cause lasting brain damage
A single concussion may cause lasting structural damage to the brain, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 12, 2013 |
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Lowering CT tube voltage for colonography beneficial
(HealthDay)—In patients undergoing computed tomography (CT) colonography, reducing the tube voltage from 120 kVp to 100 kVp significantly reduces radiation dose while minimally reducing image quality, regardless ...
Cancer
Mar 07, 2013 |
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Focal therapy offers middle ground for some prostate cancer patients
Men with low-risk prostate cancer who previously had to choose between aggressive treatment, with the potential for significant side effects, and active surveillance, with the risk of disease progression, may have a new option. ...
Cancer
Mar 05, 2013 |
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CT angiography helps predict heart attack risk
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is an effective tool for determining the risk of heart attacks and other adverse cardiac events in patients with suspected coronary artery disease but no treatable risk factors, ...
Cardiology
Feb 19, 2013 |
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Breast CA diagnostic errors major cause of malpractice suits
(HealthDay)—The most common reason for medical malpractice suits against radiologists in the United States is diagnostic errors, particularly breast cancer and non-vertebral and spinal fractures, according ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 05, 2013 |
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Benefits of CT outweigh cancer risks in young adults
The underlying medical conditions facing young adults who undergo computed tomography (CT) exams represent a significantly greater health risk than that of radiation-induced cancer from CT, according to a new study published ...
Cancer
Feb 05, 2013 |
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Second-generation CT scanner substantially reduces radiation exposure
Researchers using a newly approved advanced computed tomography (CT) system were able to significantly reduce radiation exposure in patients undergoing coronary CT angiography (CCTA), according to a new study published online ...
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