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Radiology Defined
The branch of medicine that deals with radioactive substances for diagnosing and treating disease
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Survival Rates In Advanced Rectal Cancer Patients May Be Improved By Preoperative Radiation
Published December 3, 2008, 10:13 am, Medical News Today
Patients treated with radiation prior to surgery for advanced rectal cancer have fewer instances of cancer recurrence and better overall survival rates, according to a recent Geisinger report. The report examined a treatment called neoadjuvant therapy, which can reduce cancerous tumor size or limit the spread of cancer, before surgery to remove the tumor.
New breast imaging technology targets hard-to-detect cancers
Published December 3, 2008, 9:59 am, PhysOrg
Breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) is effective in the detection of cancers not found on mammograms or by clinical exam, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
1-Stop Screening For Cancer And Osteoporosis
Published December 3, 2008, 9:12 am, Medical News Today
New research reveals that computed tomography (CT) colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, has the potential to screen for two diseases at once - colorectal cancer and osteoporosis, both of which commonly affect adults over age 50. Results of the study will be presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Recurring Brain Tumors Are Treated Effectively By Gamma Knife - South Nassau Communities Hospital
Published December 3, 2008, 7:13 am, Medical News Today
According to a study conducted by radiation oncologists at the Cleveland Clinic, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) performed on recurring brain tumors proved effective at extending the survival of the patient and controlling the tumor.
Cardiologists Debate Study Comparing CT Scans, Angiograms
Published December 3, 2008, 7:11 am, Medical News Today
Some cardiologists are questioning the findings of a new study published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine that compared the effectiveness of high-resolution CT scans at detecting blockages in patient arteries with conventional angiograms, the New York Times reports.
New Breast Imaging Technology Targets Hard-to-detect Cancers
Published December 3, 2008, 7:10 am, Science Daily
Breast-specific gamma imaging is effective in the detection of cancers not found on mammograms or by clinical exam.
Top-up system has hidden costs that have not been accounted for
Published December 3, 2008, 6:42 am, EurekAlert!
( Elsevier ) The "cost" of top-up payments to the NHS are not confined to the cost of the drug and require the NHS to make some long overdue changes or risk financial failure, argue two editorials published in Clinical Oncology, by Elsevier.
National Survey of Radiologists Reveals Systemic Problems Hurting Industry and Patient Care
Published December 3, 2008, 5:30 am, Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
CHICAGO----A national survey released today uncovers a host of systemic problems and challenges that are hindering radiologists’ ability to control skyrocketing demand and negatively impacting patient diagnosis and care.
National Survey of Radiologists Reveals Systemic Problems Hurting Industry and Patient Care
Published December 3, 2008, 5:00 am, PRWeb via Yahoo! News
Ninety Four Percent Link IT Hurdles to Missed or Delayed Diagnosis; Almost Seventy Percent Report Unnecessary or Duplicative Scans
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Published December 3, 2008, 5:00 am, Herald Sun
PATCHED-up pooches are racking up medical bills of up to $14,000.
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Wed Dec 3
- Radiology Case Reports
- Patient photos boost radiologists' performance: Scientific American
- Lauge-Hansen Ankle Classification
- UnderstandSpin eSurgery.com - Home
- Radiology Teaching Files - MyPACS Teaching File Software
Tue Dec 2
- Radiologists read scans better if they have patient's photo - CNN.com
- http://radiolo gy.viztero.com
- AHRA | the association for medical imaging management
- LAUDOS EM DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM: LAUDOS A DISTANCIA
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