Computer-aided detection (CAD) technology can yield favorable results in detecting lung nodules when used concurrently during the reading process, according to research from Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan.
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It’s no secret that radiology is facing fiscal trials. As reimbursement amounts contract and practice budgets get squeezed, radiologists — particularly breast imagers — are challenged to provide the best patient care possible at the most efficient cost.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jan 19 - Treating acoustic neuromas with fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSR) at a radiation dose 10% lower than commonly used for this purpose better preserved patients’ hearing, while still achieving a 100% local tumor control rate, in a study published online by the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics
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Digital mammography has proved equivalent to film-screen in screening programs for most women, along with being even more accurate than film-screen for women with dense breasts. But the technique can take longer to interpret, which can slow a practice’s workflow and therefore affect its bottom line.
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Perfusion CT can predict the response to radiation and chemotherapy treatment in patients with pancreatic cancer, say researchers from South Korea. The group is hopeful that the results can be used to develop therapies tailored to individual patients, potentially improving survival times while minimizing the toxic side effects of therapy.
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Ultrasound can be a useful triage tool for evaluating soft-tissue masses, according to research from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, U.K.
“Ultrasound is a cost-effective, accurate, and accessible method for the triage of soft-tissue masses, directing patients to the most appropriate management pathway,” said Richard Robinson. He presented the research during a scientific session [...]