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New technology spurs investment in brachytherapy

The U.S. market for brachytherapy products should exceed $1 billion in the next five years, driven by the introduction of new products that allow accelerated treatment for cancer patients after surgery. The worldwide market could grow even more rapidly, according to this analysis from market research firm Bio-Tech Systems.

April 22, 2009

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MRI-based nomogram provides boost in breast cancer

Pretreatment breast MRI can help quantify intratumoral heterogeneity and predict pathologic complete response in breast cancer patients.

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CT estimated to cause 5% of new cancer cases

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AI-guided POCUS assists TB diagnosis in underserved areas

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CT effective for tracking colon cancer lymph node distribution

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PET reveals brain’s responses to music

MRI-based nomogram provides boost in breast cancer

By Amerigo Allegretto

Pretreatment breast MRI can help quantify intratumoral heterogeneity and predict pathologic complete response in breast cancer patients.

April 18, 2025

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CT estimated to cause 5% of new cancer cases

Researchers suggest that cancers associated with radiation from CT scans could eventually account for 5% of all new cases annually.

April 16, 2025

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AI-guided POCUS assists TB diagnosis in underserved areas

By Amerigo Allegretto

AI-guided POCUS can accurately detect tuberculosis (TB), according to research presented at the ESCMID conference in Vienna, Austria.

April 14, 2025

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CT effective for tracking colon cancer lymph node distribution

By Kate Madden Yee

Using CT to track lymph node distribution in colon cancer patients is more effective at identifying metastasis than conventional testing.

April 11, 2025

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PET reveals brain’s responses to music

PET has provided the first neuroimaging evidence that music affects the brain’s opioid receptor system.

April 9, 2025

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SPECT/CT measure validated for diagnosing ATTR

A research team in Finland has validated the accuracy of a SPECT/CT measure for diagnosing transthyretin amyloidosis.

April 7, 2025

MRI safety manual gets a makeover

By Kate Madden Yee

Emergency situations, MRI screening, and special patients and personnel are addressed in an updated safety guide.

April 4, 2025

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Resolution on imaging access awaits World Health Assembly approval

By Maryam Payne

The WHO board has adopted the Strengthening Medical Imaging resolution and it now looks set for approval by the World Health Assembly. Prof. Hedvig Hricak moderated an important webinar on the topic last week.

April 1, 2025

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What can we learn from astronauts' use of ultrasound?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ultrasound is really pushing the boundaries of space medicine, say experts. A congress session has cast new light on the subject.

April 1, 2025

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AI speeds up fetal ultrasound scan times

By Amerigo Allegretto

U.K. researchers are convinced AI can help sonographers find fetal abnormalities faster and with high accuracy.

March 31, 2025

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Nociceptive responses to contrast CT aren't necessarily pathology

By Kate Madden Yee

Nociceptive responses to contrast CT such as intense warmth, urinary urgency, a metallic taste, dry mouth, and mild discomfort or pain aren't necessarily indicators of adverse contrast reactions.

March 28, 2025

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Radiology societies demand retraction of 'flawed' interventional guideline

The American College of Radiology and 33 other societies have urged the BMJ to retract guidelines on injections for back and neck pain.

March 25, 2025

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