Radiography
Brain Irradiation Decreases Incidence of Brain Metastases in Locally Advanced Lung Cancer Patients
Patients with locally advanced lung cancer who received a course of radiation therapy to their brain at the completion of their lung cancer treatment were less likely to develop brain metastases within the first year after treatment, according to new research. More...16 Jun 2009
External Beam Breast Radiotherapy Device Eliminates Motion Caused by Breathing
An innovative external beam breast radiotherapy device currently under development places the patient in the prone position to increase the separation of the target from the rest of the patient, and virtually eliminate motion caused by breathing. More...11 Jun 2009
Long-Term Study Confirms CTA Effective for Chest Pain Diagnosis
The first long-term study tracking a large number of chest pain patients who are screened with coronary CTA validates that the test is a safe, effective way to rule out serious cardiovascular disease in patients who come to hospital emergency rooms with chest pain, according to new research. More...09 Jun 2009
In Other News
64-Slice CT Proves Dose-Effective for Evaluating Pregnant Patients with Possible Pulmonary Emboli
Excluding Lateral View in Chest X-Rays Decreases Patient Radiation Exposure by 67%
Targeted Microsphere Treatment for Liver Cancer Shows Promise
Multimodality Breast Imaging Workstation Streamlines Digital Workflow
Wireless Portable Digital Radiography Detector Useful for Imaging Patients with Limited Mobility
Lithium May Help Radiation Target Cancer, Spare Healthy Tissue
160-Detector Row CT scanner Generates 320 Slices in One Rotation
Imaging System Allows Shorter CT Scans at the Lowest Dose
Digital Radiography System Designed for Podiatry
CT System's Ability to Reduce Radiation Dose Ideal for Pediatrics
Advanced X-Ray Technology Reduces Radiation Exposure by 33%
CT Scans Increase Cancer Risk Estimates in Multiple-Imaged Emergency Department Patients
Thales Shows "Universal” Detector at ECR 2009
Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy Found to Be Beneficial for Recurrent Low-Grade Glioma
Wireless, Cassette-Size DR Detector Designed to Fit Existing X-Ray Rooms without Modification
Automating Handheld Ultrasound Applications for Improved Diagnostic Accuracy and Reduced User Dependency
Surgical Gel Used to Stop Bleeding May Confuse Mammograms
PET/CT Imaging Reveals Response to Chemotherapy Earlier
Asia-Pacific Market Increasing for Breast Disease Diagnosis, Therapy
Innovative Urology Table Offers Easy Access for Medical Teams
Brain Scans Show Young Adults at Future Risk of Alzheimer's have Different Brain Activity
Radiation Dose Can Be Reduced for "Triple Rule-Out" Coronary CT Angiography
Prostate Cancer Patients Treated Using Enhanced Seed Brachytherapy Software
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