A study found a large discrepancy between global disease burden in children and the amount of clinical trial research devoted to this population. Only 12% of clinical drug trials are pediatric trials, despite children bearing nearly 60% of the disease burden for high-priority conditions.
A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found racial differences in the care of children in emergency departments. Black children are less likely to receive pain medication for severe abdominal pain compared to white patients. This disparity has significant implications for equal access to high-quality healthcare.
A new study from UCLA shows that magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and computed tomography angiography (CTA) are equivalent in delineating anatomy in living renal donors. The results could potentially reduce radiation exposure for patients, while consistently using MRA in renal donors warrants further investigation.
Radiologists must understand normal anatomy and possible complications of bariatric surgeries like gastric banding and Roux-en-Y bypass to ensure patient success. By being familiar with these procedures, radiologists can better communicate with surgical colleagues and provide optimal care for obese patients.
Researchers at Westchester Medical Center overhauled their processes to tackle challenges of interpreting outside studies. This resulted in a significant reduction in unnecessary repeat studies by approximately 85%, leading to lower radiation doses for patients.
A study published at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting found that family presence did not hinder trauma teams' ability to treat injured children. The research evaluated the effect of family presence on the trauma teams' ability to identify and treat injuries during the initial phase of care.
Traumatic shoulder injuries often contain secondary injuries that can compromise treatment effectiveness. New protocols aim to identify these injuries, leading to improved patient outcomes. The protocols, awarded the 2012 Gold Medal, will be presented at the 2012 ARRS Annual Meeting.
Researchers found that automated breast volume sonography (ABVS) detected suspicious lesions and uncovered additional cases compared to hand-held ultrasound. ABVS helped identify new breast cancers in mammographically negative cases, improving breast cancer detection rates.
A study of low-income mothers with infants found a connection between food insecurity and restrictive feeding practices, which can disrupt hunger regulation and lead to obesity. Mothers experiencing food insecurity were more concerned about their child becoming overweight than those who weren't struggling with food access.
The new exhibit focuses on proper patient management and latest imaging techniques for treating musculoskeletal ski/snowboard injuries. It emphasizes the importance of thorough history-taking to deliver best patient care for these types of injuries.
Traumatic shoulder injuries can have significant consequences if not recognized and treated promptly. Radiologists can improve patient outcomes by understanding the common mechanisms of primary shoulder injuries and identifying associated secondary bony or soft tissue injuries.
A computerized system helped identify adolescents in need of Chlamydia and N. gonorrhea testing in a pediatric emergency department, nearly doubling testing rates. Patients found the electronic survey quick and easy to use, with high satisfaction rates.
Scientists at Penn State's Arecibo Observatory have discovered flaring radio emission from an ultra-cool star, shattering the previous record for lowest stellar temperature at which radio waves were detected. The star, named J1047+21, is a brown dwarf with a surface temperature not much higher than that of a giant planet.
A study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting found that nearly one-third of parents have low reading skills and 83% have poor numeracy skills. Parents who scored below the third grade level on a math test were five times more likely to make dosing errors.
A study found that 24% of low-income mothers add cereal to bottles, increasing their children's risk of obesity. Mothers with depressive symptoms are more likely to engage in unhealthy feeding practices.