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Image: The staff of the Yonsei University Severance Hospital (Photo courtesy of Yonsei University).

Dual-Energy CT Scans for Simultaneous Evaluation of Krypton and Iodine Concentrations

The results of an experimental study aimed at evaluating the feasibility of using a simultaneous single dual-energy Computed Tomography (CT) scan to evaluate regional krypton and iodine concentrations have been released. More...
07 Jun 2016
Image: Differences between carriers and noncarriers in PiB (A), FDG (B), and cortical thickness (C) at −15, −10, −5, and 0 years before predicted symptom onset (Photo courtesy of PNAS).

PET Imaging Can Detect and Diagnose Early Alzheimer's Disease

A novel tracer called Pittsburgh Compound B (PiB) binds to the amyloid plaques in the brain that are a characteristic cause of Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a new study. More...
02 Jun 2016
Image: The AVERT contrast modulation system (Photo courtesy of Osprey Medical).

Device Significantly Reduces Volume of Dye Needed for CA or PCI Interventions

The results of a large, late-breaking, clinical trial have demonstrated a new device that can significantly reduce the volume of radiographic dye required for patients who undergo a coronary angiography, or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), but who are at risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI). More...
01 Jun 2016
Image: Child Life Specialist Amy Kennedy helps a patient prepare for RT (Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children\'s Research Hospital).

Play-Based Preparation Helps Children Undergoing Radiation Therapy

Support interventions by child life specialists decrease sedation use and costs associated with radiation therapy (RT) for brain cancer, according to a new study. More...
26 May 2016
Image: A woman undergoing a mammogram (Photo courtesy of the FDA).

Poor Positioning Responsible for Most Mammogram Deficiencies

A new report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Silver Spring, MD, USA) suggests that proper patient positioning remains one of the most important aspects of high-quality mammography imaging. More...
26 May 2016
Image: The images demonstrate that Ga-68 DOTATATE PET/CT anterior 3D MIP and axial fused images could visualize metastases and change the surgical plan for resection (Photo courtesy of Ronald C. Walker, MD / Journal of Nuclear Medicine).

Study Shows Safety and Efficacy of Imaging Technique for Neuroendocrine Tumors

The results of a new study have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of Ga-68 DOTATATE PET/CT scans, compared to In-111 pentetreotide scans, the current US imaging standard for the detection Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETS). More...
25 May 2016
Image: A patient undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer (Photo courtesy of Umeå University).

Study Shows Radiotherapy Reduces Risk of Death from Prostate Cancer by Half

A longitudinal Nordic study has shown that a combination of pill-based hormone therapy and local radiotherapy can halve the risk of death from prostate cancer 15 years after diagnosis. More...
24 May 2016
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