Radiography
Combo Tumor Treatment Elicits Sarcoma Tumor Immune Response
Researchers found that treating high risk, soft tissue sarcoma patients with a combination of implanted dendritic cells and fractionated EBRT provided more than 50% of their trial patients with tumor-specific immune responses. More...22 Mar 2012
Whole-Body CT Scans Can Verify But Not Rule Out Injuries in Patients with Major Trauma
For evaluating severe trauma, single-pass whole-body CT imaging can confirm but not conclusively rule out the presence of injuries and should be performed later than 30 minutes after admission to an emergency department. More...21 Mar 2012
Radiotherapy Still Used in Some Older Breast Cancer Patients, In Spite of Little Benefit
Although a large clinical study demonstrated that radiotherpay has limited benefit in treating breast cancer in some older women, there was little change in the use of radiation among older women in the US Medicare program. More...20 Mar 2012

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Technique Significantly Reduces Radiation Dose to Healthy Tissue
Cost-Effective CR System Offers Low-Volume Practices Benefits of Digital Radiography
Radiotherapy Surface Beacon Transponder Designed for Real-Time Tracking
CT Scans Can Predict Recurrent Stroke When MRI Is Not Readily Available
Fetus Exposed to Radiation Has Increased Risk of Testicular Cancer
Earlier Mammography of Breast Cancer Leads to Better Prognosis in 40-49 Year-Olds
Cone Beam Breast CT Approved for Diagnostic Imaging of the Breast in the EU
Radiosurgery, Tumor-Tracking Advancements Reduce Treatment Time for Cancer, Enhance Precision of Treatment
Online Osteropororis Screening Service Successful at European Mammography Clinics
Radiation Treatment Generates Cancer Stem Cells from Less Aggressive Breast Cancer Cells
First Adaptive Radiotherapy Trial Initiated for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Software Reconstructs 3D Representation of Aortic Root for Valve Replacement Surgery
Older Lung Cancer Patients Survival Not Improved by Postoperative Radiotherapy
Molecular PET-CT System Provides Precise Measurement of Metabolic Processes and Data Quantification
IMRT Improves Long-Term Quality of Life for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
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
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