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Cancer Organizations Endorse Screening During COVID-19
The pandemic has forced people to stay home, especially from doctor’s offices. A pain or two can be ignored to avoid the virus and give those who are actually ill a spot in a hospital bed. However, there is no evidence that the rate of cancer is decreasing, which leaves the possibility that cancers are…
Read MoreRSNA’s First Virtual Conference: How You Can Prepare
By Neale Pashley The RSNA conference is one of the biggest and most significant of the year. But this year, the 450,000 sq ft exhibit space has been replaced by a computer, monitor, mouse, and keyboard for coronavirus safety measures. You may have the same doubts we do on whether the virtual RSNA will work.…
Read MoreNew Research Says CT Radiomics Can Help Predict Tumor Behavior
Researchers from the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, FL, have found strong evidence that CT radiomics features can help predict tumor behavior in screening-detected lung cancer. PET/CT radiomics have also shown possibility to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment decisions. Two CT radiomics features and a tumor volume doubling time…
Read MoreEarlier Breast Cancer Screening Benefits Women with Childhood Cancer
By Catherine Fusilier, MD About 30% of women who received chest radiotherapy as children develop breast cancer before reaching their fiftieth birthday. This cancer diagnosis rate is comparable to the rate of breast cancer in women with BRCA mutations. Of even greater consequence, women who received childhood chest radiotherapy have a 10%-11% of dying from…
Read More2020 Radiology Industry Technology Trends
Technological advancements in conjunction with innovative thinking have led to changes in the radiology industry. Today, innovative solutions offer advantages to radiologists and patients. These solutions allow radiologists to deliver higher-quality services, faster than ever before. In addition, some of these advancements can help prevent the radiologists themselves from experiencing burnout. However, determining which technologies…
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