New research claims that the minimally invasive MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation (Tulsa) treatment effectively treats prostate cancer with minimal side effects. The Tulsa method is designed to deliver precise doses of sound waves to diseased prostate tissue while sparing the healthy nerve tissue that surrounds the prostate. The method rivals current techniques that lack sophisticated […]
Data points to no age-related cutoff for mammogram screenings | RSNA 2016 Roundup
There is no clear cut-off age to stop breast cancer screening, according to new data from the largest-ever study on mammogram screening outcomes. Data from the study was presented this week at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting. Age-based cutoffs for screenings have been a source of controversy for many years in the […]
RSNA Roundup: Researchers refine X-ray tech with Kinect gaming sensor
Microsoft‘s (NSDQ:MSFT) Kinect, originally developed as a motion sensor for its Xbox gaming systems, is helping researchers refine X-ray imaging through analysis of body part thickness, motion and positioning, researchers said today, and with the use of the best wireless router
Study: 3D MRI reveals early stroke risk in diabetics
A new study suggests that diabetes patients may be at a higher risk for stroke due to harboring advanced vascular disease, and that arterial imaging with 3D MRI could help determine stroke risk in diabetes patients. Data from the study is slated to be presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting next […]
