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Imaging Could Improve Treatment of People with COPD
July 8, 2015
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) provide important information on the symptoms and exercise capabilities of people with mild-to-moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. Researchers said the findings point the way to better treatment for some COPD patients ...
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CT Allows Nonsurgical Management of Some Lung Nodules
June 23, 2015
People who have nonsolid lung nodules can be safely monitored with annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. Researchers said the findings could help spare patients from unnecessary surgery and additional imaging ...
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Aneurysms May Recur Years after Endovascular Treatment
June 9, 2015
Endovascular treatment (EVT) of intracranial aneurysm is effective in preventing long-term bleeding, but may be followed by aneurysm recurrences in a significant proportion of cases, according to a new magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) study published online in the journal Radiology ...
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CT Angiography Links Arterial Plaque with Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol
June 2, 2015
Non-calcified arterial plaque is associated with diabetes, high systolic blood pressure and elevated "bad" cholesterol levels in asymptomatic individuals, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology ...
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Imaging Test May Identify Biomarker of Alzheimer's Disease
May 27, 2015
Degeneration of the white matter of the brain may be an early marker of specific types of Alzheimer's disease (AD), including early-onset AD, according to results of a new study published in the journal Radiology ...
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MRI Shows Potential to Improve Breast Cancer Risk Prediction
May 12, 2015
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides important information about a woman's future risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study published in Radiology. Researchers said the findings support an expanded role for MRI in more personalized approaches to breast cancer screening and prevention ...
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