Oncology Imaging

Medical imaging has become integral to cancer care, assessing the stage and location of cancerous tumors. By utilizing powerful imaging modalities including CT, MRI, MRA and PET/CT, oncology imaging radiologists are able to assist referring physicians in the detection and diagnosis of cancer.

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Cameron becomes cardiac surgery chief at Johns Hopkins

Duke E. Cameron, MD, a long-time Johns Hopkins surgeon, has been named the new cardiac surgeon in charge at Johns Hopkins Hospital and director of the division of cardiac surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, both located in Baltimore.

ASTRO: Radiosurgery catches up to surgery in elderly

Elderly patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with radiosurgery survived just as long as patients who underwent surgery, with radiosurgery yielding higher 30-day and one-year survival rates, according to a study being presented at the 2010 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology.

Lung imaging system earns FDA nod

The FDA has cleared Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging System (OCTIS), a bronchoscopically-based imaging system for pulmonology from Tomophase.

House passes one-year SGR aversion; Obamas turn

The U.S. House of Representatives Dec. 9 overwhelmingly passed (409 to 2) legislation stalling a 25 percent physician Medicare payment cut related to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) until the end of 2011. 

Abbott subsidiary settles cholesterol drug suit for $41M

Kos Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, has agreed to pay more than $41 million to resolve criminal and civil liability arising from conduct relating to its cholesterol drugs niacin XR/lovastatin (Advicor) and niacin (Niaspan), the Department of Justice (DoJ) reported.

Radiation overdose tops ECRI tech hazards list for 2011

Radiation overdose and dose errors during radiation therapy are among the top hazards for 2011, according to a report released by ECRI Institute, a nonprofit that researches approaches to improving patient care. The list features the top 10 health technology hazards that warrant critical attention by hospitals and other healthcare organizations in the coming year.

Lancet: Radiotherapy + tamoxifen stave off breast cancer recurrence

Post-operative radiotherapy was found to reduce the risk of invasive cancer recurrence in the same breast by 70 percent, while treatment with tamoxifen lowered the risk of same-breast recurrence by 30 percent, according to a study published in the December issue of The Lancet.

RSNA: Mammos under age 50 cut mastectomy risk

Having a yearly mammogram greatly reduces the risk of mastectomy following breast cancer in women between the ages of 40 and 50 years, according to a study presented Dec. 1 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago.

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