Oncology & Cancer
Lifesaving lung screens hit the road
(HealthDay)—Irene Johnson noticed a big, blue bus bearing the words "Breathe Easy" outside the Benton, Tenn., library during the 2019 Labor Day weekend.
Jul 16, 2020
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News tagged with ct scanner
Cardiology
Advanced CT scans accurately assess coronary blockages
An ultra-fast, 320-detector computed tomography (CT) scanner can accurately sort out which people with chest pain need – or don't need – an invasive procedure such as cardiac angioplasty or bypass surgery to restore blood ...
Aug 28, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Osteoporosis study looks at bone architecture to determine fracture risk
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Calgary are hoping to help people with osteoporosis by predicting which patients are more likely to fracture their bones. Having this information would better allow doctors ...
Nov 23, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Lower dosage CT-guided lung biopsy protocol maintains quality, minimizes exposure
New guidelines for CT-guided biopsies of lung nodules significantly reduce radiation exposure allowing individuals the benefit of the procedure, which may cut down on overall lung cancer deaths. This research is being presented ...
Mar 25, 2012
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Radiology & Imaging
Total-body PET imaging exceeds industry standards
A performance evaluation of the uEXPLORER total-body PET/CT scanner showed that it exhibits ultra-high sensitivity that supports excellent spatial resolution and image quality. Given the long axial field of view (AFOV) of ...
Jul 8, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Virtual colonoscopy without laxative equals standard in identifying clinically significant polyps
Computed tomographic colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, administered without laxatives is as accurate as conventional colonoscopy in detecting clinically significant, potentially cancerous polyps, according ...
Jun 14, 2012
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Cardiology
Specialized ambulance improves treatment time for stroke
Using an ambulance that included a computed tomography (CT) scanner, point-of-care laboratory, telemedicine connection and a specialized prehospital stroke team resulted in decreased time to treatment for ischemic stroke, ...
Apr 22, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Radiologists detail COVID-19 infection controla and radiographer protection in CT exam areas
In an open-access article published ahead-of-print by the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), a team of Chinese radiologists discussed modifications to the CT examination process and strict disinfection of examination ...
May 15, 2020
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Cardiology
Hospital uses 'lean' manufacturing techniques to speed stroke care
A hospital stroke team used auto industry "lean" manufacturing principles to accelerate treatment times, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.
Oct 18, 2012
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Cardiology
Advanced CT imaging proves as accurate as invasive tests to assess heart blockages, study shows
An ultrafast, 320-detector computed tomography (CT) scanner that shows both anatomy within coronary arteries and blood flowcan accurately sort out which people need – or don't need – an invasive procedure to identify ...
Nov 19, 2013
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