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FDA Approves New Contrast Agent for Imaging of Tumors in Adults with Known Hepatocellular Carcinoma

An ethiodized oil contrast agent was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for selective hepatic intra-arterial use for imaging tumors in adults with known hepatocellular carcinoma.    More...
06 May 2014
Image: The Siemens Healthcare Somatom Force dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner (Photo courtesy of Siemens Healthcare).

Dual-Source CT Scanner Receives FDA Approval

With two sets of advanced X-ray tubes and detectors, a new dual-source CT scanner provides sophisticated imaging technology to all patients, including some of the most challenging: patients with renal insufficiency, young children, and patients who are unable to hold their breath.    More...
05 May 2014

Shared Decision-Making During Radiotherapy Enhances Patient Satisfaction

 Being an active participant in radiation treatment decisions allows cancer patients to feel more contented with their care, and may even relieve psychological distress with their experience. More...
05 May 2014

Radiotherapy for Brain Cancer May Be Improved by Blocking DNA Repair Processes

Researchers have demonstrated in both cancer cell lines and mice that shutting down critical DNA repair processes could enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy for highly fatal brain tumors called glioblastomas.    More...
30 Apr 2014
Image: Dr. Fuk-hay Tang believes that the CAD stroke system raises hope for patients with ischemic stroke by detecting signs of stroke from computed tomography (CT) scans (Photo courtesy of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University).

New Software Designed to Ensure Faster Care, Treatment for Stroke Patients

New computer technology has the potential to treat people affected by ischemic stroke. Developed by researchers in Hong Kong, this innovative application that proficiently analyses brain scans could save lives by helping clinicians determine if a patient has the life-threatening disorder.  More...
29 Apr 2014

False-Positive Mammogram Findings Tied to Apprehension, Willingness for Future Screening

New research has shown that mammograms with false-positive findings were linked with increased short-term anxiety for women, and more women with false-positive results reported that they were more apt to undergo future breast cancer screening.   More...
27 Apr 2014
Image: Micrograph of Hodgkin lymphoma. Lymph node fine-needle aspiration (FNA) specimen. Field stain (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

Early PET-Negative Stage I/II Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients Show Increased Risk of Early Relapse when Radiotherapy Is Not Used

Analysis of a new study indicates an increased risk of early relapse when excluding radiotherapy in early positron emission tomography scan-negative patients with stage I/II Hodgkin’s lymphoma.   More...
23 Apr 2014
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