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Image: A new study suggests an annual exam using CT imaging could spare patients with lung nodules from unnecessary tests and surgery, while identifying cases where the nodules are likely to become cancerous (Photo courtesy of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai).

Annual Screening May Be Adequate for Follow-up of Non-Solid Lung Nodules

Researchers have shown that an annual low-dose Computed-Tomography (CT) scan may be sufficient for follow-up for non-solid lung nodules. More...
06 Jul 2016
Image: Researchers found using strain echocardiography could accurately predict which patients were likely to have complications from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (Photo courtesy of GE / JHU).

Strain Echocardiography Predicts Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Risk

A new study shows that strain echocardiography can accurately predict which patients are likely to have complications resulting from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). More...
30 Jun 2016
Image: A shorter radiation course is recommended for early-stage breast cancer patients (Photo courtesy of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center).

Shorter Radiation Course Recommended for Breast Cancer Treatment

A new study suggests that early-stage breast cancer (BC) patients who receive shorter radiation therapy (RT) treatments with higher doses per fraction show cosmetic, functional, and pain outcomes similar to those receiving a conventional longer, lower-dose per fraction courses of treatment. More...
29 Jun 2016
Image: A Siemens vascular room with older CRT and the new Modalixx LCD side by side (Photo courtesy of Ampronix).

Novel System Upgrades CRT Imaging Devices to LCD Display

A new device helps shift imaging systems dependent on cathode ray tube (CRT) displays to liquid crystal diode (LCD) displays. More...
29 Jun 2016
Image: These images compare axial histopathology and axial PET/CT in six segments of the prostate gland of a patient (Photo courtesy of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat of Munich).

Molecular Imaging Could Become the Standard for Prostate Cancer Tumor Staging

Researchers have shown that molecular imaging can help oncologists accurately detect and delineate prostate tumors during biopsies, and can also be used for pre-operative planning. More...
28 Jun 2016
Image: The TomoTherapy radiation therapy system (Photo courtesy of Accuray).

UK National Health Service to Purchase Seven Radiation Therapy Systems

The UK National Health Service Supply Chain (NHSSC) has signed a partnership agreement to procure seven radiation therapy systems under a new partnership to provide NHS clinicians and patients with advanced radiation therapy treatment options. More...
27 Jun 2016

FFDM Breast Cancer Screening Combined with 3D ABUS to Reduce the Incidence of Interval Cancer

The results of a Swedish study have shown that the addition of 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) to a Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) screening program could reduce the likelihood of interval cancers. More...
27 Jun 2016
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