NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Computed tomography (CT) of the chest can serve a dual purpose in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), measuring both the severity…
COO Michael Sands speaks about the capabilities of Medical Plexus. about Medical Plexus: MedicalPlexus is a restricted-access network in which doctors and life science researchers can connect, interact,…
Dr. Talissa Altes from the University of Virginia Health System discusses the use of hyperpolarized gas MRI in diagnosing and treating asthma and other pulmonary disorders. References and…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The results of a new study indicate that 80% of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy do not use medications to combat pain. Many…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Data from the Geneva Cancer Registry show an increased long-term risk of colon cancer after external radiation therapy for prostate cancer, according to…
Dr. Joseph Schoepf at the Medical University of South Carolina talks about imaging pulmonary emboli with 16 or 64-slice CT scanning. References and Resources Perrier, A., et al.…
Dr. Joseph Schoepf at the Medical University of South Carolina explains a novel approach to identifying the source of chest pain in patients without inconclusive biomarkers and EKG.…
Dr. Christine Lau at the University of Virginia Health System goes over treatment options for early and late stage esophageal cancer. References and Resources Daly, J., et al.…
Joseph Schoepf, MD, professor and director of CT Research and Development, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, covers the strengths and weaknesses of using computed tomography scans…
Researchers have found that contrast materials used in radiology may cause less frequent and less severe damage to the kidneys than previously thought. References and Resources Baumgarten DA,…