Medical Imaging News

Scientists 'find cancer's Achilles heel'

Researchers at University College, London have developed a way of finding unique markings within a tumor - its "Achilles heel" - allowing the body to target the disease. But the personalized...

Scientists 'find cancer's Achilles heel'

Researchers at University College, London have developed a way of finding unique markings within a tumor - its "Achilles heel" - allowing the body to target the disease. But the personalized...

Early diagnosis, staging of Alzheimer's disease...

Researchers have visualized the development ofAlzheimer's disease in the brain in living people using positron emission tomography, or PET scans, which they say will aid with its diagnosis and treatment....

Early diagnosis, staging of Alzheimer's disease...

Researchers have visualized the development ofAlzheimer's disease in the brain in living people using positron emission tomography, or PET scans, which they say will aid with its diagnosis and treatment....

Twin study: Genetics and environment affect dif...

A recent study, reported in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, found evidence that genetic influence on cerebral glucose metabolism played a major role in the bilateral...

Twin study: Genetics and environment affect dif...

A recent study, reported in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, found evidence that genetic influence on cerebral glucose metabolism played a major role in the bilateral...

3-month PET/CT helps track oropharyngeal cancer

A three-month follow-up PET/CT scan is very helpful for detecting the recurrence of oropharyngeal cancer and predicting the overall survival of patients treated with radiation therapy, according to a study...

3-month PET/CT helps track oropharyngeal cancer

A three-month follow-up PET/CT scan is very helpful for detecting the recurrence of oropharyngeal cancer and predicting the overall survival of patients treated with radiation therapy, according to a study...

Predicting liver tumor recurrence with immediat...

Performing PET/CT examinations using the radiotracer 18-Fluoro-deoxyglucose (FDG) immediately following localized liver tumor ablation is more effective than contrast-enhanced CT for predicting tumor recurrence, according to results of a study...

Predicting liver tumor recurrence with immediat...

Performing PET/CT examinations using the radiotracer 18-Fluoro-deoxyglucose (FDG) immediately following localized liver tumor ablation is more effective than contrast-enhanced CT for predicting tumor recurrence, according to results of a study...

CMS Clarifies Flexibility on Meaningful Use Exc...

February 24, 2016 11:08 am News Staff – CMS recently cleared up a question about hardship exception applications related to the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program that may...

CMS Clarifies Flexibility on Meaningful Use Exc...

February 24, 2016 11:08 am News Staff – CMS recently cleared up a question about hardship exception applications related to the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program that may...