Clinical Research

Ablation therapy versus partial nephrectomy for small renal masses

New findings portray both treatment options in a similar light when it comes to overall survival rates, though one creates significantly more burden for both patients and hospital resources. 

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Up to 25% of physically unresponsive patients are still conscious, imaging shows

The phenomenon, known as cognitive motor dissociation, might occur more often than previously believed.

Advanced imaging prompts treatment changes for nearly half of high-grade glioma patients

New research calls for greater utilization of advanced imaging in post-treatment protocols for patients with high-grade glioma.

Study calls for MRI follow-up in concussion patients

Follow-up MRI in patients with mild traumatic brain injuries could help predict if they will experience lingering symptoms months later, even if their initial imaging was normal.

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New research argues for MRI in all prostate cancer patients, even those considered low-risk

The study's findings indicate that obtaining a prostate MRI at the time of a patient's initial diagnosis may provide important insight into how cancer will progress over time.

Regularly eating avocados is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

MRI scans show effect of MIND diet on brain health

The MIND diet is a combination of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Mediterranean diets.

Hall of Fame Health partnership set to advance study of neurodegeneration via new PET imaging agent

The organization is teaming up with CereMark Pharma to conduct research on improving outcomes in soldiers and athletes with neurodegenerative conditions.

AI tool detects PE missed by rads

Commercially available AI tool detects 76% of PE that rads initially missed on CT

Improving the detection of pulmonary embolism has been a popular target among multiple AI vendors.

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The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.

The newly cleared offering, AutoChamber, was designed with opportunistic screening in mind. It can evaluate many different kinds of CT images, including those originally gathered to screen patients for lung cancer. 

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