Photon-counting CT reduces contrast by 25 percent without impacting image quality: Study Medha Baranwal1 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTSwitzerland: A recent study has shown that photon-counting CT (PCCT) lowers the amount of contrast required for CCTA (coronary CT angiography) by 25%...
Study finds breast MRI to be effective at detecting cancer in dense breasts Isra Zaman1 Feb 2023 9:30 AM ISTBreast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in women. Roughly 47% of women in the United States have dense breasts, which is an...
Focused-ultrasound-mediated liquid biopsy leads to release of neurodegenerative disorders biomarkers Isra Zaman1 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTAt Washington University in St. Louis, new research from the lab of Hong Chen, associate professor of biomedical engineering in the McKelvey School of...
PSMA-PET similar to MRI, superior to CT for liver cancer diagnosis: Study Medha Baranwal31 Jan 2023 10:30 AM ISTAustralia: PSMA (prostate-specific membrane antigen) PET/CT is equivalent to MRI and superior to computed tomography (CT) for the diagnosis of...
MRI useful for the assessment of bone health in postmenopausal women: Study Medha Baranwal29 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: In postmenopausal women, MRI-identified bone markers such as density, mineralization, morphologic structure, and porosity are important...
Diffusion kurtosis imaging can identify cognitive impairment in occupational aluminum workers: Study Medha Baranwal27 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: The diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) method is promising for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in aluminum (Al)-exposed workers,...
New technique uses vortex ultrasound to break down blood clots in cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A new technique called vortex ultrasound thrombolysis could be a new life-saving tool for patients with severe cerebral venous sinus thrombosis...
Respiratory-gated PET imaging with reduced scanning time superior to ungated imaging for suspect malignancies Medha Baranwal24 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: Respiratory-gating imaging with reduced acquisition time using the total-body PET (positron emission tomography)/CT (computed tomography)...
PET imaging with F-18 Florzolotau promising for diagnosing rare brain disorder Medha Baranwal23 Jan 2023 9:45 AM ISTChina: PET imaging with F-18 Florzolotau, an experimental radiotracer, holds promise for the diagnosis of early progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP),...
Noncontrast CT better alternative to CTA for predicting Hematoma expansion in ICH Dr.Niharika Harsha B20 Jan 2023 10:00 AM ISTA new study found that in intracerebral hemorrhages for identifying hematoma expansion non contrast computed tomography hypodensities are better...
Use of electronic conductivity devices effectively reduces radiation exposure in vertebral body tethering Dr Supreeth D R19 Jan 2023 9:45 AM ISTVertebral body tethering (VBT) is gaining popularity among spine surgeons for the treatment of selected AIS patients. It allows for maintenance of...
Bedside lung ultrasound useful option for accurate diagnosis of pneumonia in kids Jacinthlyn Sylvia18 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent study published in the International Journal of Emergency Medicine found that bedside Lung ultrasound (LUS) when used by clinicians of the...
