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AI Does OK, Not Great, for Finding Inflamed Joints in axSpA

β€” While imperfect relative to human experts, system might still be clinically useful

MRI images of sacroiliac articulation in a patient with ankylosing spondyloarthritis.

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'Significant Milestone' for Radionuclide Therapy in Refractory Meningioma

Small study suggests large benefit for Lu-177 dotatate in intracranial disease

Oct 02, 2024
Chemoradiation Plus Immunotherapy Fails to Improve Survival in Limited-Stage SCLC

Latest negative results emphasize "critical" aspect of immunotherapy timing

Oct 02, 2024
De-Intensified Therapy Misses Mark in HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer

With 98% PFS at 2 years, standard RT plus cisplatin sets a higher bar for de-escalation

Oct 02, 2024
More Evidence Favors a Shorter Course of Post-Mastectomy RT

Trial finds similar complication and recurrence rates with hypofractionated versus standard RT

Oct 01, 2024
De-Intensified Therapy Misses Mark in HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer

With 98% PFS at 2 years, standard RT plus cisplatin sets a higher bar for de-escalation

More Evidence Favors a Shorter Course of Post-Mastectomy RT

Trial finds similar complication and recurrence rates with hypofractionated versus standard RT

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No Improvement in Lymphedema With Hypofractionated Nodal RT for Breast Cancer

Numerical advantage in randomized trial, non-randomized study misses noninferiority mark

Oct 01, 2024
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Neurocognitive Side Effects of Brain Radiation Subside for Many, Analysis Shows

In three trials, about 40% of patients with brain metastases recovered neurocognitive function

Oct 01, 2024
ASTRO over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
Quality of Life Similar With Proton Beam Therapy vs IMRT for Prostate Cancer

"It really shows us that we have two great options," expert says

Sep 30, 2024
ASTRO over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
In Diagnosing Knee Pain, Sometimes More Is More

MRI does occasionally reveal important findings missed on x-ray

Sep 30, 2024
A photo of an MRI image of a knee on a monitor with an out-of-focus MRI machine in the background.
Cancer Diagnoses Slow to Recover From Effects of COVID Pandemic

Actual rates for 2021 lagged behind projections

Sep 25, 2024
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Omitting Biopsy After Negative MRI Halves Diagnoses of Insignificant Prostate Cancer

Strategy comes with associated "low risk" of delay in diagnosis of advanced or incurable cancers

Sep 25, 2024
 An MRI image of a healthy prostate.
TESLA Trial: Does Timing Make or Break Thrombectomy for Large-Core Strokes?

Trial results deemed "neutral" for endovascular therapy in contrast with other recent studies

Sep 23, 2024
 A computer rendering of a thrombus blocking a blood vessel.
Reconsider When a Prophylactic ICD Is Needed in Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Meta-analysis holds LGE higher than LVEF in identifying high-risk NIDCM

Sep 20, 2024
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Lymphedema Risk No Higher With 3-Week RT Regimen in Early Breast Cancer

"Nodal radiotherapy for breast cancer no longer needs 5 weeks," researcher says

Sep 17, 2024
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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis May Reduce Development of Advanced Cancers

Retrospective study suggests benefits over digital mammography

Sep 17, 2024
A photo of a woman receiving digital breast tomosynthesis by a female radiologist.
False-Positive Mammograms May Discourage Subsequent Screenings

Recommendations for short-interval follow-up or biopsy likely a factor

Sep 02, 2024
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Experts: Don't Say 'Heartbeat' to Describe Ultrasound Findings in Early Pregnancy

Ob/gyns, radiologists, and emergency docs convened to unify first-trimester language

Aug 29, 2024
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COVID Vax Myocarditis Stays Mild With Good Prognosis Over a Year Later

Evolution of postvaccine myocarditis tracked for 18 months in cohort study

Aug 26, 2024
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Adding MRI to DBT Screening in Women With Dense Breasts May Avert More Cancer Deaths

But benefit in modeling study accompanied by more false-positive biopsy recommendations

Aug 26, 2024
A photo of a female radiologist positioning her female patient for digital breast tomosynthesis.
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