Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: Jan. 18, 2021, to Jan. 22, 2021
Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.
In this week’s preview, here are some highlights of what you can expect to see coming soon:
Last week, you saw news that dense breast notification laws are working – just not as well as anyone had originally hoped. More women are learning about their particular circumstances and their individual characteristics that can place them at greater risk for an undetected breast cancer, but there is still work to do. But, do not get too discouraged. According to breast imaging expert Stamatia Destounis, M.D., FACR, with Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, there is more to be hopeful and excited about when it comes to the impact of these laws. Look for her input later this week.
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be devastating for any patient, and it can affect individuals differently. In a recent study from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, investigators have looked into how TBI can specifically affect women. Published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, researchers examine the growing opportunities and strategies, including imaging studies, to better understand how women experience these injuries. Keep an eye out for the study in the coming days.
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Bone pain from cancer can be debilitating, so effective strategies to minimize what patients experience are important. In a new study from Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology, investigators from The Netherlands look at the efficacy of MR-Guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound as a potential tool to relief pain in patients. Read more about their findings later this week.
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FDA Clears Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Platform for Non-Invasive Assessment of Brain Chemistry
November 29th 2023BrainSpec Core reportedly offers enhanced sensitivity for low-grade gliomas and may facilitate the diagnosis of conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy.
Study: Black Patients Less Likely Than Others to Receive MRI Assessment of Cognitive Impairment
November 27th 2023In a four-year study of over 1,600 patients who had outpatient head CTs, head CT angiography and/or brain MRI to assess cognitive impairment, researchers found that Black patients were over 9 percent less likely than White patients and over 16 percent less likely than Hispanic patients to receive brain MRI.
Could an Emerging AI System Lead to Earlier Autism Detection with DT-MRI?
November 21st 2023Through assessment of diffusion tensor MRI of the brain, a new AI system reportedly offers a 97 percent sensitivity rate in diagnosing autism in children between two to four years of age, according to research to be presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference next week.
New Dual-Source CT Device May be Cost-Effective Alternative for Smaller Facilities
November 16th 2023Offering a combination of simplified and personalized scanning for patients at significantly lower lifecycle costs than other dual-source CT systems, the Somatom Pro.Pulse may be a viable option for smaller rural facilities and outpatient imaging centers.
