Screening

Diagnostic screening programs help catch cancer, abnormalities or other diseases before they reach an advanced stage, saving lives and healthcare costs. Screening programs include, lung, breast, prostate, and cervical cancer, among many others.

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Cardiac MRI effective in diagnosing rare 'broken heart syndrome'

Australian researchers found cardiac MRI an accurate method of diagnosing mid-cavity variant Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM)—a rare acute coronary syndrome also known as "broken heart syndrome"—in a case study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

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Clinical trial explores focused ultrasound in treating depression

In the six-patient trial, focused ultrasound will be used to disrupt a crucial circuit in the brain associated with major depression.

MRI keeps up with CT in diagnosing acute appendicitis

The American College of Radiology recommends CT in most cases when diagnosing acute appendicitis, but many have begun to champion MRI as an alternative.

1st patient treated with focused ultrasound in ‘pivotal’ Parkinson’s trial

The first patient to undergo focused ultrasound to limit the major symptoms of Parkinson’s disease has been treated in a randomized, double-blind clinical trial, according to a Focused Ultrasound Foundation release.

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MRI may expand tPA treatment to include unwitnessed stroke patients

Recent study findings from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers may increase the number of stroke patients who can safely be treated with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), or alteplase, according to an MGH release.

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First-ever rhino CT scan may be life-saving

A sinus infection is no fun for most—but when 7-year-old Layla, a 2,300-pound black rhinoceros, was suffering from the condition, veterinarians needed a better understanding of her skull to guide treatment.

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False-positives increase follow-up screening participation

Patients who receive a false-positive breast or prostate cancer screening are more likely to continually participate in follow-up screenings, according to a study published in Cancer.

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Patient navigation programs—despite extra costs—narrow disparities in underserved populations

Patient navigation programs are being integrated into more healthcare systems to reduce care disparities, according to an article published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.