MedWorm: Radiology

CT colonography tops colonoscopy for mapping colon cancer segmentation

Diagnostic Imaging — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:00:02 +0100

CT colonography can pinpoint cancerous colorectal segments more accurately than colonoscopy, according to Italian investigators. They say virtual, not optical, colonoscopy should be the gold standard for the preoperative staging of colorectal cancer. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)

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Molecular Imaging: A Potential New Tool for Early Detection and Monitoring of Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:17:01 +0100

Authors: Skaane P PMID: 19922302 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) and Intractable Epilepsy.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:59 +0100

Authors: Tikkakoski T PMID: 19922303 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Characterizing Breast Cancer Xenograft Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Expression by Using Near-Infrared Optical Imaging.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:55 +0100

Conclusion: Erbitux-Cy5.5 may be used as a specific NIR contrast agent for the noninvasive characterization of EGFR expression level in breast cancer xenografts. PMID: 19922304 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

LCD versus CRT Monitors for Digital Mammography: A Comparison of Observer Performance for the Detection of Clustered Microcalcifications and Masses.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:52 +0100

Conclusion: The LCD and CRT monitors are comparable in terms of detecting clustered microcalcifications and masses in digital mammograms. PMID: 19922305 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Physical and Clinical Comparison between a Screen-Film System and a Dual-Side Reading Mammography-Dedicated Computed Radiography System.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:49 +0100

Conclusion: The outcome obtained from our experiments shows that the use of the dual-side CRM system is a very good alternative to the screen-film system. PMID: 19922306 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

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Fibroids, Menstruation, Childbirth, and Evolution. The Fascinating Story of Uterine Blood Vessels. By F. Burbank. Tucson, Arizona: Wheatmark, 2009. 295 pages. ISBN: 9781604941708.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:47 +0100

Authors: Vejtorp M PMID: 19922307 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Percutaneous Preoperative Portal Vein Embolization Using a Combination of Gelatin Sponge and Histoacryl Glue.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:44 +0100

Conclusion: Preoperative PVE with a combination of gelatin sponge and histoacryl glue is a safe and effective procedure to induce hypertrophy of nonembolized parts of the liver. PMID: 19922308 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Role of Manual Aspiration in Treating Pneumothorax after Computed Tomography-Guided Lung Biopsy.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:42 +0100

Conclusion: Percutaneous manual aspiration of biopsy-induced pneumothorax performed immediately after biopsy may prevent worsening of pneumothorax and avoid chest tube placement. The amount of aspirated air can be predictive of the requirement for chest tube placement. PMID: 19922309 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Dobutamine Stress Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients after Invasive Coronary Revascularization with Stent Placement.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:39 +0100

Conclusion: High-dose DSMR is an accurate, noninvasive technique for the detection of ISR and reliably allows identification of patients who need to undergo control ICA. PMID: 19922310 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Treatment of Metastatic Spinal Tumors by Percutaneous Vertebroplasty versus Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Combined with Interstitial Implantation of (125)I Seeds.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:36 +0100

Conclusion: PVP is a minimally invasive procedure with small wounds and minor complications. It is effective in the alleviation of pain in metastatic spinal tumor patients, and its clinical outcomes can be enhanced by the combination of interstitial implantation of (125)I seeds. PMID: 19922311 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

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Adrenal Imaging. Edited by M. A. Blake & G. W. L. Boland. Humana Press, 2009. 224 pages. ISBN 978-1-934115-86-2:

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:34 +0100

Adrenal Imaging. Edited by M. A. Blake & G. W. L. Boland. Humana Press, 2009. 224 pages. ISBN 978-1-934115-86-2: Acta Radiol. 2009 Dec;50(10):1149 Authors: Nørgaard H PMID: 19922312 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Multidetector-Row Computed Tomographic Angiography Findings of Musculoskeletal Tumors: Retrospective Analysis and Correlation with Surgical Findings.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:31 +0100

Conclusion: CTA is a more accurate imaging technique than MRI in evaluating vascular invasion of musculoskeletal tumors, and provides valuable preoperative data. PMID: 19922313 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Ictal SPECT Using an Attachable Automated Injector: Clinical Usefulness in the Prediction of Ictal Onset Zone.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:29 +0100

Conclusion: The AAI method was superior to the conventional method in reducing the time lag of tracer injection and in localizing and lateralizing the ictal onset zone, especially in patients with non-TLE. PMID: 19922314 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Age- and Sex-Associated Changes in Cerebral Glucose Metabolism in Normal Healthy Subjects: Statistical Parametric Mapping Analysis of F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose Brain Positron Emission Tomography.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:26 +0100

Conclusion: Using SPM, we found not only similar areas of brain, but also sex-specific cerebral areas of age-associated changes of FDG uptake. PMID: 19922315 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Use of Automatic Tube Current Modulation With a Standardized Noise Index in Young Children Undergoing Chest Computed Tomography Scans With 64-Slice Multidetector Computed Tomography.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:23 +0100

Conclusion: The z-axis ATCM method produces consistent image quality for young children undergoing 64-slice MDCT chest scans. With noise levels of NI=8 and 9 at 5-mm image slice thickness, one may obtain clinically acceptable images with significantly reduced radiation dose. PMID: 19922316 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

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Spectrum of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Appearances of Juvenile Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ) in Non-Rheumatic Children.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:21 +0100

Conclusion: The vast majority of juvenile TMJ in non-rheumatic children shows no MRI abnormalities. Exceptions, including a discrete enhancement of the synovial membrane (3%) or small joint effusions (3%), can occur in a minority of patients, but none of them are accompanied by other signs of inflammation or morphological changes of the TMJ. PMID: 19922317 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Breast cancer imaging: A multidisciplinary, multimodality approach. Third edition. By M. Tartar, C. E. Comstock, & M. S. Kipper. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier, 2008. 614 pages. ISBN: 978-0-323-04677-0. Hardcover.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:18 +0100

Breast cancer imaging: A multidisciplinary, multimodality approach. Third edition. By M. Tartar, C. E. Comstock, & M. S. Kipper. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier, 2008. 614 pages. ISBN: 978-0-323-04677-0. Hardcover. Acta Radiol. 2009 Dec;50(10):1186 Authors: Skaane P PMID: 19922318 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Synchronous Parenchymal Renal Tumors of Different Histology in the Same Kidney.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:16 +0100

Conclusion: It is possible to suspect preoperatively the presence of tumors of different histologic subtypes within the same kidney. Imaging findings may provide information regarding the presence of lesions with different aggressiveness within the kidney, which may be helpful in therapeutic planning. PMID: 19922319 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Inflammatory Response in Patients Undergoing Uterine Artery Embolization as Compared to Patients Undergoing Conventional Hysterectomy.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:13 +0100

Conclusion: Uterine artery embolization generates a reduced inflammatory response compared with conventional hysterectomy. PMID: 19922320 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

Author Index.

Acta Radiologica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:11 +0100

Authors: PMID: 19922321 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Radiologica)

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Rare Pancreatic Cancer Patients May Live Longer When Treated With Radiation Therapy

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Radiation therapy is effective in achieving local control and palliation in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNTs), despite such tumors being commonly considered resistant to radiation therapy, according to a largest of its kind study in the November 15 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). (Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today)

Ultrasound matches CT for complicated pediatric pneumonia

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:02:17 +0100

Chest ultrasound can provide the same diagnostic information as chest CT in (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

House passes bill to fix SGR formula

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:22:15 +0100

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that would permanently (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Dynamic MRI finds pelvic organ prolapse

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:17:15 +0100

In women with lower urinary tract symptoms, dynamic MRI allows clinicians to (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Optimal Timing of Breast MRI Examinations for Premenopausal Women Who Do Not Have a Normal Menstrual Cycle