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Radiology is the medical specialty directing medical imaging technologies to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases. Originally it was the aspect of medical science dealing with the medical use of electromagnetic energy emitted by X-ray machines or other such radiation devices for the purpose of obtaining visual information as part of medical imaging.

Digital breast tomosynthesis plus 2D mammography reduce patient recall rates by 40%

Adding digital breast tomosynthesis to 2D mammography screening results in a 40% reduction in patient recall rates compared to routine screening mammography alone, a new study shows.

3 May 2012

CSI third quarter revenues increase 5% to $21.2 million

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI), a medical device company developing and commercializing innovative interventional treatment systems for vascular disease, today reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2012.

3 May 2012

Multiple myeloma diagnosis better with low dose whole body CT

Low dose whole body CT is nearly four times better than radiographic skeletal survey, the standard of care in the U.S., for determining the extent of disease in patients with multiple myeloma, a new study shows.

3 May 2012

Women with benign breast biopsies do not need follow-up at six months

Contrary to current guidelines, women with benign breast biopsies do not need follow-up at six months; they may not need close surveillance at all, a new study shows.

3 May 2012

Risk from cancer overshadows risk from CT radiation-induced malignancy

Young patients who undergo chest or abdominopelvic CT are more than 35 times more likely to die of their disease than develop a radiation induced cancer, according to an analysis of 23,359 patients, some of whom were scanned more than 15 times.

2 May 2012

Lower radiation dose due to dedicated pediatric imaging department for CT scans

The use of a dedicated pediatric imaging department (with dedicated pediatric computed tomography (CT) technologists) for pediatric CT scans significantly reduces the radiation dose delivered to the patient, according to a study in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

2 May 2012

Seed localization improves satisfaction of breast cancer patients

A cutting-edge procedure called seed localization is improving patient satisfaction at The Dubin Breast Center of the Tisch Cancer Institute at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. In patients undergoing lumpectomy for cancers that are small and cannot be felt in the breast, a tiny radioactive seed is guided into the breast and implanted at the site of the tumor.

2 May 2012

MR enterography accurate in diagnosing fibrosis in pediatric patients with Crohn disease

MR enterography is superior to CT enterography in diagnosing fibrosis in pediatric patients with Crohn disease and equally as good as CT enterography in detecting active inflammation, and a new study shows.

30 Apr 2012

ABVS improves detection of breast cancer in Asian women

A new study from researchers at the Bangkok Breast Center shows significant improvement in the detection of breast cancer in Asian women using automated breast volume sonography (ABVS) as compared to hand-held ultrasound (HHUS).

30 Apr 2012

Study shows how MRA and CTA are equivalent in delineating anatomy in living renal donors

A new study from UCLA shows how magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and computed tomography angiography (CTA) are equivalent in delineating anatomy in living renal donors.

30 Apr 2012

New exhibit shows how radiologists play a key role in gastric band and bypass surgeries

With the increase of obesity in the last 50 years, bariatric surgeries are becoming a common solution for tackling this epidemic. A new exhibit shows how radiologists play a key role in ensuring the success of these procedures.

30 Apr 2012

Study shows how radiologists can effectively identify shoulder injuries, improve patient outcomes

Shoulder injuries are among the most frequently encountered musculoskeletal injuries treated in emergency departments. One new study shows how radiologists can more effectively identify these injuries and improve patient outcomes.

30 Apr 2012

About one-third of CT exams performed after inconclusive abdominal ultrasound have positive findings

About one-third of CT examinations performed following an inconclusive abdominal ultrasound examination have positive findings, according to a study of 449 patients at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

30 Apr 2012

Magellan reports net revenue of $773.2 million for first quarter 2012

Magellan Health Services Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter 2012, as summarized below. For the quarter ended March 31, 2012, the company reported net revenue of $773.2 million, segment profit of $55.4 million, and net income of $20.8 million or $0.75 per diluted common share.

30 Apr 2012

Best and worst paid doctors: Survey

More and more U.S. doctors are regretting their career choices. According to an annual survey of physician pay called Physician Compensation Survey from Medscape/WebMD this is in spite of the hefty amounts that they make each year. However the survey reveals that some specialities may earn more than others.

29 Apr 2012

Mammography remains beneficial for women in their 40s

Researchers from University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have published new findings that mammography remains beneficial for women in their 40s.

27 Apr 2012

Neuron-killing pathology of AD requires presence of a-beta and elevated p-tau levels

According to a new study, the neuron-killing pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD), which begins before clinical symptoms appear, requires the presence of both amyloid-beta (a-beta) plaque deposits and elevated levels of an altered protein called p-tau.

24 Apr 2012

Study finds increase in use of emergency CT in pediatric patients with abdominal pain

Computed tomography (CT) utilization in pediatric patients with non-traumatic abdominal pain increased in emergency departments each year between 1999 and 2007, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. The study authors found no corresponding increase in ultrasound use during the same period, despite research supporting it as an important diagnostic tool for assessing pediatric abdominal pain.

24 Apr 2012

ActiViews CT-Guide Needle Guidance System for liver interventions receives FDA 510(k) clearance

ActiViews, Inc, a company pioneering the development of simple, accurate, and cost-effective surgical navigation solutions, announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market its flagship product, CT-Guide Needle Guidance System, for liver interventions.

23 Apr 2012

FDA warns about contaminated ultrasound gel

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings for doctors, hospitals and clinics regarding contaminated ultrasound gel produced by a New Jersey company that infected 16 cardiac patients and could pose serious risks to pregnant women and others who undergo ultrasound imaging and treatment.

22 Apr 2012

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Digital breast tomosynthesis plus 2D mammography reduce patient recall rates by 40%

CSI third quarter revenues increase 5% to $21.2 million

Multiple myeloma diagnosis better with low dose whole body CT

Women with benign breast biopsies do not need follow-up at six months

Risk from cancer overshadows risk from CT radiation-induced malignancy

Lower radiation dose due to dedicated pediatric imaging department for CT scans

Seed localization improves satisfaction of breast cancer patients

MR enterography accurate in diagnosing fibrosis in pediatric patients with Crohn disease

ABVS improves detection of breast cancer in Asian women

Study shows how MRA and CTA are equivalent in delineating anatomy in living renal donors

New exhibit shows how radiologists play a key role in gastric band and bypass surgeries

Study shows how radiologists can effectively identify shoulder injuries, improve patient outcomes

About one-third of CT exams performed after inconclusive abdominal ultrasound have positive findings

Magellan reports net revenue of $773.2 million for first quarter 2012

Best and worst paid doctors: Survey

Mammography remains beneficial for women in their 40s

Neuron-killing pathology of AD requires presence of a-beta and elevated p-tau levels

Study finds increase in use of emergency CT in pediatric patients with abdominal pain

ActiViews CT-Guide Needle Guidance System for liver interventions receives FDA 510(k) clearance

FDA warns about contaminated ultrasound gel

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