Radiography

Radiation Treatment Generates Cancer Stem Cells from Less Aggressive Breast Cancer Cells
Researchers report that radiation treatment--in spite of killing half of all tumor cells during every treatment--converts other cancer cells into treatment-resistant breast cancer stem cells. More...01 Mar 2012
Older Lung Cancer Patients Survival Not Improved by Postoperative Radiotherapy
Researchers have demonstrated that postoperative radiation therapy, a controversial yet frequently administered treatment for lung cancer, may not prolong life in the elderly with locally advanced disease. More...23 Feb 2012
In Other News
Mammogram Readings Accuracy Improved with Visual Modification Technique
Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence Detected Earlier by Follow-Up PET/CT
Fluoroscopy and Radiography Systems Have Dose Reduction Capabilities
Excessive CT Scans for Dizziness Performed in the ER
Bengal Brain Cancer Patient Receives First Advanced Radiosurgical Boosts, Radiotherapy in Asia
CR Digital Mammography System First to Have Both FDA Clearance and EUREF Certification
Use of Iodinated Contrast Media Affects Thyroid Function
Widespread Use of Mammograms Leads to Detection of Lower Risk Breast Tumors
Model-Based Iterative Reconstruction CT Technology Offers Very Low Dose Capabilities
Oxygen Starvation Found to Reverse Radiation-Induced Damage to Brain Tissue
Radiotherapy Training Center, Clinical Help Desk Established in Tokyo
Temporal Comparison Software Helps Detect Potential Lung Tumors Earlier
Knowledge-Based Contouring Tool Speeds Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
Low-Dose CT Scan Initiatives in Radiology Clinics Help Ensure Patient Safety
Soybeans Shown to Augment Effects of Cancer Radiotherapy
Quantitative CT Detects COPD Patients at Risk for Exacerbations
New Findings Support Claim That Breast Screening May Be More Harmful Than Beneficial
New Technology Doubles Effectiveness of Radiotherapy
CR System Requires Minimal Staff Training, Provides Improved Workflow Efficiencies, and Easy Installation
International Association for Lung Cancer Research Initiates Committee to Advance CT Lung Cancer Screening
High Dose Delivery and Prone Breast Treatment Capabilities Added to Advanced Radiotherapy Cancer Treatment
Breast Cancer Patients Face Increasing Number of Imaging Sessions Before Surgery
Dental X-Rays Utilized to Predict Bone Fractures
The MedImaging Radiology channel covers fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computerized tomography, mammography, interventional radiology, and other medical uses of X-ray imaging as well as related instrumentation, trends and safety issues.