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A new study led by Ivan Martinez—associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine and Cancer Institute—found a link between a family of RNAs, the Y chromosome, and radiation sensitivity in male lung-cancer patients
News | Radiation Therapy
Loss of Y chromosome, RNA Tied to Radiation Resistance in Male Lung-cancer Patients

March 23, 2021 — The science behind the COVID-19 vaccine has the potential to do more than prevent cases of COVID-19 ...

Time March 23, 2021
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Cancer tissue being bombarded by targeted alpha particles. The generator developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory holds uranium-230, which decays to thorium-226. Further decay produces short-lived daughter isotopes, emitting four more alpha particles resulting in a very high combined radiation dose to destroy cancer cells.
News | Radiation Therapy
New Los Alamos Generator System Delivers Large Radiation Doses Directly to Cancer Cells

March 23, 2021 — Improved options for cancer treatment are on the way, thanks to a new system developed at Los Alamos ...

Time March 23, 2021
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iCad announced that ProFound AI Version 3.0 for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
News | Breast Imaging
FDA Clears for ProFound AI Version 3.0 for 3D Mammography

March 23, 2021 — iCad announced that ProFound AI Version 3.0 for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) was cleared by the U ...

Time March 23, 2021
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Detection of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) using explainable AI. The AI-technique is used to generate a heatmap showing TILs (red) and other tissues and cells (blue and green). Image courtesy of Klauschen/Charité
News | Artificial Intelligence
Making the Role of AI in Breast Cancer Explainable

March 22, 2021 — Researchers at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and TU Berlin as well as the University of Oslo ...

Time March 22, 2021
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The contrast agents global market is expected to grow at a high single digit CAGR from 2020 to 2027 to reach $7,033.5 million by 2027 due to the increasing incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases and demand for diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures, increase in aging population, expansion of contrast agent indications, the growth of medical imaging in the emerging market, increasing research activities and favorable reimbursement
News | Contrast Media
Contrast Media Agents Global Market

Chemical substances that improve the visibility of specific organs, tissues, or blood vessels during a diagnostic or ...

Time May 03, 2021
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The Moscow Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine presented clinical research findings during ECR 2021 highlighting that full integration of AI into radiology workflow during the pandemic increased radiologists' productivity
News | Artificial Intelligence
Study Finds AI-powered COVID-19 Solution by RADlogics Reduces Turnaround Time

March 22, 2021 — Moscow Center for Diagnostics & Telemedicine and RADLogics shared the results of a large-scale study ...

Time March 22, 2021
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Many women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than uterine artery embolization (UAE), despite evidence that UAE results in reduced hospital stays and costs, and offers an opportunity to preserve fertility, according to new research to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting
News | Interventional Radiology
Hysterectomy Used More for Postpartum Bleeding Compared to Less Invasive Option

March 19, 2021 — Many women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than ...

Time March 19, 2021
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Radiofrequency ablation for the palliative treatment of osseous metastases reduces pain and improves quality of life
News | Interventional Radiology
Minimally Invasive Treatment Provides Fast Pain Relief for Cancer Patients

March 19, 2021 — A minimally invasive treatment for patients whose cancer has spread to their bones provides quick and ...

Time March 19, 2021
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Videos | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
VIDEO: Artificial Intelligence For MRI Helps Overcome Backlog of Exams Due to COVID

Darryl B. Sneag, M.D., a radiologist and director of peripheral nerve MRI at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in ...

Time March 19, 2021
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A non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according to a new study to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting. Genicular artery embolization (GAE) reduces inflammation in the knee to improve function and quality of life for people with moderate to severe knee pain.
News | Interventional Radiology
Non-surgical Treatment Quickly Reduces Arthritis Knee Pain and Improves Function

March 19, 2021 — A non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and ...

Time March 19, 2021
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Left to right: Subtraction right mediolateral oblique (MLO) CEM was non-diagnostic because of artifact, potentially due to motion misregistration from extended exposure time; subtraction right MLO implant displaced CEM image shows 5.8 cm enhancing mass (arrow); contrast-enhanced MRI sagittal subtraction image shows concordant mass (arrow).
News | Breast Imaging
Contrast-Enhanced Mammography for Breast Cancer in Women With Augmented Breasts

March 18, 2021 — According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) showed ...

Time March 18, 2021
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Boston Scientific's TheraSphere Y-90 Glass Microspheres enable selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), or radioembolization, for hepatocellular carcinoma. This treats liver cancer with low toxicity using millions of microscopic glass beads containing radioactive yttrium (Y-90), delivered directly to liver tumors via catheter. The result in minimal radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.
News | Radiation Therapy
FDA Clears Boston Scientific TheraSphere Y-90 Transcatheter Liver Embolization Microspheres

March 18, 2021 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Boston Scientific's TheraSphere Y-90 Glass ...

Time March 18, 2021
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The 3D image of the collapsing virus, right, captured at the instant of the maximum vibration amplitude. Spikes were removed from the color-coded plot, on left, for clarity. Image courtesy of the researchers
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ultrasound has Potential to Damage Coronaviruses, Study Finds

March 18, 2021 — The coronavirus' structure is an all-too-familiar image, with its densely packed surface receptors ...

Time March 18, 2021
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STS—in collaboration with the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer and the American College of Radiology—formally requested that CMS update its coverage policies to reflect the new USPSTF lung cancer screening guidelines.
News | Lung Imaging
Physician and Patient Groups Call On CMS to Update Medicare Lung Cancer Screening Coverage

March 18, 2021 — Medicare lung cancer screening coverage should be updated to reflect new U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

Time March 18, 2021
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Neurologica Mobile Stroke Unit includes new CT scanner and features that help EMTs improve patient care
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
NeuroLogica Introduces Next-Generation SmartMSU with OmniTom Elite

March 17, 2021 — NeuroLogica Corp. announced the immediate availability of its SmartMSU with OmniTom Elite CT scanner ...

Time March 17, 2021
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WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute staff prepare a patient for a first-in-the-world clinical trial to investigate the use of focused ultrasound technology to treat opioid use disorder. (WVU Photo/Brian Persinger)
News | Focused Ultrasound Therapy
West Virginia University Addresses Addiction Crisis with Novel Ultrasound Treatment

March 17, 2021 — On the heels of the country’s deadliest year for drug overdoses, the West Virginia University ...

Time March 17, 2021
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Vscan Air, a pocket-sized ultrasound from GE Healthcare, enters the market as one of the smallest and lightweight handheld devices without compromising crystal clear image quality and secure data sharing. (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Ultrasound Imaging
GE Healthcare Unveils Vscan Air Wireless Handheld Ultrasound

March 17, 2021 — GE Healthcare unveiled Vscan Air, a cutting-edge, wireless pocket-sized ultrasound that provides ...

Time March 17, 2021
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Sponsored Content | Podcast | Enterprise Imaging
PODCAST: Achieving Digital Imaging Maturity

Members of the enterprise imaging technology community are facing significant changes in the market, due to the COVID-19 ...

Time March 17, 2021
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NorthStar poised to be first commercial-scale supplier of important therapeutic radioisotopes Copper-67 (Cu-67) and Actinium-225 (Ac-225); Initial specialized SPECT imaging portfolio includes fibrin-targeted FibroScint, with potential indications in cardiovascular disease
News | SPECT Imaging
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes Advances Focus on Therapeutic and Specialized SPECT Radiopharmaceuticals

March 16, 2021 — NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC announced organizational changes to drive focused growth for its ...

Time March 16, 2021
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The RapidAI footprint grew to over 60 countries, with its technology utilized in over 1,800 hospitals
News | Artificial Intelligence
RapidAI Expands AI-powered Vascular Imaging Globally

March 16, 2021 — RapidAI, a leader in advanced cerebrovascular imaging, announced record-shattering 2020 milestones for ...

Time March 16, 2021
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