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Image: Reconstruction of the Iceman “Ötzi“ as presented in the South Tyrolean Archaeology Museum showing the Iceman with brown eyes based on the genetic analysis (Photo courtesy of the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Photo Ochsenreiter).

Imaging, Genetic Testing Reveal that Tyrolean Iceman had Genetic Predisposition for Atherosclerosis

Although prevalence and types of risk factors for atherosclerosis have varied over time from ancient times to modern society, genetic predisposition/risk for the disorder now appears to be very similar to that in ancient times, according to new imaging and genetic findings gleaned from a 300-year-old glacier mummy.  More...
13 Aug 2014

False-Positive CT Findings Do Not Increase Worry in Lung Cancer Patients

The US Preventive Services Task Force recommended CT lung screening for individuals at high risk for cancer, but a potential problem with CT scanning is that many patients will have positive findings on the screening test, only to be considered cancer-free with additional scanning.   More...
13 Aug 2014
Image: Illustration of an inflamed appendix (Photo courtesy of the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center).

Algorithm Found to Reduce CT Scans for Diagnosis of Pediatric Appendicitis

Implementation of an algorithm designed to diagnose pediatric patients with suspected appendicitis reduces the utilization of computed tomography imaging scans, without affecting diagnostic accuracy. More...
12 Aug 2014
Image: Under the atomic force microscope, the cytoskeletal protein structures became fuzzy or even collapsed after X-ray irradiation (Photo courtesy of Neural Regeneration Research journal).

Neuronal Cytoskeleton and Cytomechanics Shown to Be Altered by Cranial Radiotherapy at a Specific Dose

Chinese researchers have discovered that radiation-induced neuronal injury was more apparent after cranial radiation therapy.  More...
07 Aug 2014
Image: 3D CT reconstruction of skull compound fracture and endocranial surface changes in a child born during the Paleolithic era (Photo courtesy of PLOS PNE).

3D Imaging of a Paleolithic Child’s Skull Shows Possible Violent Head Trauma

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07 Aug 2014

Naturally Derived Plant Compounds Protect Skin during Cancer Radiotherapy

Plant-derived natural compounds may provide protection to the skin from the damaging effects of gamma radiation during cancer radiotherapy, according to new research.  More...
06 Aug 2014

Signs of Gastric Lap Band Slippage Identified by Radiologists

Radiologists have identified two earlier undescribed radiologic signs of potentially life-threatening slippage of laparoscopically adjustable gastric bands.   More...
06 Aug 2014
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