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Study suggests short-term sleep loss hurts the heart
CHICAGO - Using cardiac MRI, researchers from Germany found that going without sleep for a short period of time appeared to affect cardiac function in radiologists. Results of the study were presented at the RSNA annual conference.
December 4, 2016
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An occasional drink doesn't hurt coronary arteries
CHICAGO - Having an alcoholic drink once or twice a day does not appear to affect the coronary arteries, based on scans with coronary CT angiography, researchers reported on 29 November at the RSNA annual meeting.
November 29, 2016
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CT, MRI find atherosclerosis in mummy hearts
CHICAGO - The mummified hearts of upper crust French folk who lived 400 years ago reveal that atherosclerosis was a prevalent disease -- at least among the well-to-do, according to a study presented this week at RSNA 2015.
December 3, 2015
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CT proves best in foiling cocaine smugglers
CHICAGO - The best way to detect illicit cocaine smuggling by body packing "mules" may be to perform CT scans of the suspects, reported a forensic radiologist at a 2010 RSNA press briefing in Chicago.
November 30, 2010
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Patients with peripheral arterial disease may need cardiac imaging
As many as one in five patients being treated for peripheral arterial disease have concurrent -- but silent -- asymptomatic coronary artery disease that's severe enough to require invasive procedures, according to a study presented at the RSNA meeting earlier this month.
December 29, 2009
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Caution urged on early mammography for high-risk women
Women at high risk of breast cancer should be cautious about undergoing mammography or other chest x-ray studies before the age of 30 due to the risk that radiation exposure might trigger cancer, according to research presented at last week's RSNA meeting in Chicago.
December 10, 2009
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ACC study: Sequential CT delivers less radiation, good image quality
ORLANDO - Using a sequential scanning mode during coronary CT angiography studies cuts radiation dose in half without impairing image quality compared to standard retrospective spiral data acquisition, according to a study presented at this week's American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting.
March 30, 2009
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Ultrasound guides treatment for long-term relief of plantar fasciitis
CHICAGO - An ultrasound-guided technique appears to provide long-term, near sequelae-free relief to patients suffering from chronic, debilitating plantar fasciitis, researchers reported at the 2008 RSNA annual meeting in Chicago.
December 1, 2008
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ASCO news: Selenium use does not interfere with radiotherapy
CHICAGO - German researchers reported that use of the nutritional supplement selenium in women who are diagnosed with gynecological cancers does not appear to compromise the effectiveness of radiation therapy. The findings could be good news for patients taking selenium for its antioxidant properties.
June 1, 2008
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Ultrasound screening reveals unknown cardiovascular risk in women
Sonographic screening can correctly identify women who may be at risk of heart disease or stroke, especially when traditional risk assessment methods fall short, according to a presentation at the 2006 European Society of Cardiology's World Congress of Cardiology in Barcelona, Spain.
September 11, 2006
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Overdue baby dies after scan results sent 'to nowhere'
The results of a scan of an overdue baby with medical concerns were not sent to the mother's midwife, possibly contributing to the death of the baby.
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Overdue baby dies after scan results sent 'to nowhere'
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The results of a scan of an overdue baby with medical concerns were not sent to the mother's midwife, possibly contributing to the death of the baby.
November 20, 2024
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Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks prove safe for pain management
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Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks performed by emergency clinicians appear to be safe for pain management.
November 15, 2024
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U.K. issues advice on sedation use in radiology
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has published a document called "Sedation, analgesia and anaesthesia in radiology." The 28-page practical guide is available for free download.
November 8, 2024
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EANM 2024 hits record attendance
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) has reported that its annual congress in Hamburg, Germany, attracted more than 8,680 participants.
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Siemens posts strong revenues for Q4, fiscal year 2024
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Siemens Healthineers posted strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2024 compared with last year.
November 7, 2024
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Book launch celebrates lives of global experts in radiology
By Dr. Arpan K. Banerjee
A new book containing 195 biographies of radiology's early pioneers from 38 countries was unveiled at France's national congress, JFR 2024, in Paris.
November 1, 2024
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RCR releases pediatric trauma radiology guidance
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has released a guidance document on pediatric trauma radiology.
October 28, 2024
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ASMIRT issues statement on radiographers and cardiac devices
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) has released a position statement about radiographers' scope of practice for cardiac medical devices.
October 25, 2024
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Tc-99m shortage expected to last into November
By Will Morton
The delayed restart of a nuclear research reactor in the Netherlands is expected to cause supply shortages of technetium-99m (Tc-99m) into November.
October 25, 2024
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Median reports revenue gains for Q3
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
France-based Median Technologies is reporting revenue increases for the third quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.
October 25, 2024
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Philips and Medtronic collaborate on stroke care
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Royal Philips and Medtronic Neurovascular have signed a partnership for delivering timely stroke care.
October 25, 2024
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Ventripoint receives CE Mark for cardiac ultrasound software
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Ventripoint Diagnostics has received CE Mark certification for its VMS+4.0 automated cardiac ultrasound software.
October 25, 2024
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