FDG-PET/CT can predict distant metastasis and survival in hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: Study Medha Baranwal21 May 2022 10:30 AM ISTJapan: 18F-FDG-PET/CT is helpful for predicting distant metastasis, overall survival, and distant metastasis-free survival in patients with...
MRI not a useful and effective modality for diagnosing liver cancer: Study Dr. Shravani Dali20 May 2022 7:45 PM ISTAccording to a recent study published in the Cochrane, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are not that effective for scanning liver cancer. ...
Intravascular lithotripsy effective option for severely calcified peripheral lesions: Disrupt PAD III trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 May 2022 10:00 AM ISTATLANTA, GA: One year outcomes from the Disrupt PAD III Trial comparing intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) with a drug-coated balloon (DCB) to...
Contrast agent pooling on CT- an indicator for imminent cardiac arrest: Study Medha Baranwal20 May 2022 9:45 AM ISTTaiwan: Contrast agent pooling on CT-known as the CAP sign-can be considered as an alarm for imminent cardiac arrest and poor prognosis, says a recent...
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction imparts survival benefit in COPD patients: Study Medical Dialogues Editorial Team18 May 2022 8:00 PM ISTNetherlands: The findings of a recent study led by Jorine E. Hartman and colleagues suggested that lowering lung capacity with bronchoscopy facing...
Women with dense breasts benefit from a tailored mammogram screening strategy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 May 2022 7:15 PM ISTOAK BROOK, Ill: Women with dense breast tissue and benign breast disease face an elevated risk of future breast cancer and could benefit from a...
Marking World Hypertension Day: Data of three renal denervation trials point it to be effective long-term treatment of hypertension Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 May 2022 11:00 AM ISTParis, France: World Hypertension Day whose theme "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer" is aimed at increasing awareness...
Immunotherapy may play role in treating nonmetastatic gastroesophageal cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 May 2022 7:45 PM ISTROCHESTER, Minn: Immunotherapy has transformed treatment for patients with stage 4 metastatic esophageal and gastric cancers. In patients with these...
Breast MRI can guide surgery preference for ductal carcinoma in situ: JAMA Medha Baranwal17 May 2022 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Diagnostic information conferred by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and surgeon recommendation may affect surgery preference for women with...
Computed tomography-urography with CMP can exclude bladder cancer: BMC Urology Medha Baranwal17 May 2022 9:00 AM ISTSweden: Computed tomography-urography (CTU) with cortico-medullary phase (CMP) can rule out urinary bladder cancer (UBC) with high accuracy, says a...
Novel novel mesh plug effective for treatment of sidewall brain aneurysm Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 May 2022 9:30 PM ISTOAK BROOK: A novel mesh plug that has been traditionally used to treat brain aneurysms occurring where the blood vessels branch out was found to be...
Routine reporting of CAC on all chest CTs could identify large number of patients with previously unknown CAC Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 May 2022 7:30 PM ISTLeesburg: Current guidelines recommend visual evaluation of coronary artery calcium (CAC) on all non-gated non-contrast chest CT examinations....
