Most patients in the dark about what radiologists do
The role of radiologists in healthcare has long been poorly understood among the general public, but new research presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) shows that even patients ...
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Nov 28, 2012 |
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Radiologic and physical findings identify elder abuse
Radiologists in Toronto have begun to identify a pattern of injuries that may be indicative of elder abuse, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Health
Nov 27, 2012 |
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Into the magnetic resonance scanner with a cuddly toy
For the first time, Bochum clinicians have been able to show on the basis of a large sample, that it is possible to examine children's heads in the MRI scanner without general anaesthesia or other medical sedation. In many ...
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Nov 16, 2012 |
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Mammogram interpretation agreement varies by finding
(HealthDay)—Agreement between community-based radiologists and an expert radiology panel for interpreting mammograms is high for cancer cases and obvious findings, but is low for subtle and asymmetric lesions, ...
Cancer
Nov 09, 2012 |
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New heart valve replacement procedure 'transforms' care for inoperable patients with advanced disease
(Medical Xpress)—A Painted Post woman is recovering after undergoing a less invasive heart-valve replacement procedure at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The valve replacement technique is meant for patients ...
Cardiology
Oct 10, 2012 |
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Advanced imaging pinpoints prostate cancer faster, more accurately
It took Wayne Wentzel 14 years, multiple tissue biopsies and travel to four hospitals across multiple states to identify the underlying source of his rising prostate specific antigen (PSA) level. He finally ...
Cancer
Oct 05, 2012 |
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Smartphone technology acceptable for telemedicine
A new Mayo Clinic study confirms the use of smartphones medical images to evaluate stroke patients in remote locations through telemedicine. The study, the first to test the effectiveness of smartphone teleradiology applications ...
Cardiology
Oct 01, 2012 |
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Disparity in breast cancer between black and white women can be eliminated by regular screening
Regular mammography screening can help narrow the breast cancer gap between black and white women, according to a retrospective study published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment in August.
Cancer
Sep 25, 2012 |
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Radioactive 'seeds' save time, may improve outcomes for breast cancer patients
(Medical Xpress)—Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC is the first and only hospital in western Pennsylvania to offer radioactive seed localization, an innovation allowing breast tumors that cannot be felt to be precisely located ...
Cancer
Sep 25, 2012 |
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Marathon running could trigger pulmonary oedema development in the lungs
A new study has found evidence that marathon running could trigger pulmonary oedema, where fluid builds up in the lungs.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 04, 2012 |
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Unexpected findings at multi-detector CT scans: Less reason to worry
A new study from Rhode Island Hospital reports that nearly seven percent of urologic multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) scans for hematuria result in incidental findings that may be clinically important for the patient. ...
Cancer
Aug 27, 2012 |
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Searching for tumors or handguns can be like looking for food
If past experience makes you think there's going to be one more cashew at the bottom of the bowl, you're likely to search through those mixed nuts a little longer.
Neuroscience
Aug 07, 2012 |
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Lung nodule matching software dramatically increases radiologists' efficiency
An automated lung nodule matching program can improve radiologists' efficiency almost two-fold, a first of its kind study shows.
Cancer
Jun 26, 2012 |
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Task force recommends new lung cancer screening guidelines
A lung screening and surveillance task force, established by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and led by medical professionals from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), is strongly recommending new guidelines ...
Surgery
Jun 21, 2012 |
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Radiologists rank themselves as less than competent on health policy issues
Radiologists classify themselves as less competent than other physicians regarding knowledge of patient imaging costs and patient safety, a new study shows.
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Apr 30, 2012 |
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