Radiology News - Fields of Scientific Study News RSS Feeds from Brightsurf Science NewsFields of Scientific Study :: RadiologyRadiology News Stories, Current Radiology News Events, Discoveries and Articleshttp://www.brightsurf.com/rss.news.xml?search=Radiology Radiology News Stories Current Radiology News Events, Discoveries and Articles New clinical trial for patients with asbestos-associated lung cancer The Mesothelioma Center within the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center is now recruiting patients for a clinical research study of a new targeted radiation and chemotherapy protocol for pleural mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung's lining that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. (2008-06-26) Simple ultrasound exam may predict osteoporosis risk An ultrasound exam of the heel may be able to predict if a woman is at heightened risk for fractures due to osteoporosis, according to a new multicenter study being published in the July issue of the journal Radiology. (2008-06-24) Automated MRI technique assists in earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis An automated system for measuring brain tissue with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help physicians more accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease at an earlier stage according to a new study published in the July issue of the journal Radiology. (2008-06-24) Ability to track stem cells in tumors could advance cancer treatments Using noninvasive molecular imaging technology, a method has been developed to track the location and activity of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the tumors of living organisms. (2008-06-17) Molecular imaging sheds new light on progression of Alzheimer's disease In the past, physicians were able only to follow the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) through careful clinical histories, noting the often subtle changes associated with cognitive decline over a number of years. (2008-06-17) New possibilities for breast cancer treatment on the horizon he first patient scans from a custom-built scanner combining positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) technologies indicate that these scans could significantly improve breast cancer imaging capabilities and lead to more targeted treatment options, according to researchers at SNM's 55th Annual Meeting. (2008-06-17) 'Faulty' brain connections may be responsible for social impairments in autism New evidence shows that the brains of adults with autism are "wired" differently from people without the disorder, and this abnormal pattern of connectivity may be responsible for the social impairments that are characteristic of autism. (2008-06-13) Study recommends development of standards for pediatric doses in nuclear medicine Results of a recent survey of 13 pediatric hospitals in North America show a lack of universally applied standards for administering radiopharmaceutical doses to children undergoing nuclear medicine examinations, according to an article in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (2008-06-11) CT lung cancer screening no cure-all for smokers Screening for lung cancer with computed tomography (CT) may help reduce lung cancer deaths in current and former smokers, but it won't protect them from other causes of death associated with smoking, according to a new study published in the July issue of the journal Radiology. (2008-06-10) New method effective in detecting dangerous coronary plaque A significant number of patients who suffer a heart attack never have any warning signs. For many of these individuals, the source of the problem is noncalcified plaque, a buildup of soft deposits embedded deep within the walls of the heart's arteries, undetectable by angiography or cardiac stress tests - and prone to rupture without warning. (2008-05-30) |
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