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Multimodal Evaluations May Flag Cardiac Allograft Problems Earlier

Study underscores importance of anatomical, physiological parameters

May 11, 2023
Hyperbaric Oxygen for Long COVID? Heart Ultrasounds Offer Limited Support

Randomized trial shows global longitudinal strain improvement with clinical data lacking

May 10, 2023
Brain Amyloid Seen in Young Men With Subconcussive Trauma

Early amyloid accumulation found in military instructors exposed to repetitive blast injuries

May 10, 2023
Opinion
Proposed Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Are Good, but Not Enough

Specifics for older women, Black women, and those with dense breasts are needed

May 09, 2023
Brain Amyloid Seen in Young Men With Subconcussive Trauma

Early amyloid accumulation found in military instructors exposed to repetitive blast injuries

Opinion
Proposed Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Are Good, but Not Enough

Specifics for older women, Black women, and those with dense breasts are needed

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USPSTF Plans Major Change to Breast Cancer Screening Recs

New draft recommendations propose biennial screening starting at age 40

May 09, 2023
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Scoliosis Cramps Heart Function in Adulthood

Spinal curvature associated with cardiac strain, compression

May 04, 2023
Scoliosis Cramps Heart Function in Adulthood
Bacterial Decolonization Reduces Severity of Acute Radiation Dermatitis

S. aureus plays a role in the development of this common condition

May 04, 2023
A scanning electron micrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria
Implanted Ultrasound Device Opening Blood-Brain Barrier Promising in Brain Tumors

Device allows delivery of more potent chemotherapies to patients with glioblastomas

May 03, 2023
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Is Unenhanced CT Accurate for Diagnosing Acute Abdominal Pain in the ED?

Contrast medium may be withheld due to sensitivity, kidney disease, or lack of availability

May 03, 2023
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Can Functional MRI Read Your Mind?

A decoder captured the gist of a person's thoughts in an fMRI scanner

May 01, 2023
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Blood, Breast Cancer Survivors Stand Out for Heart Risks Over a Decade Later

Research suggests cancer-specific precision monitoring and risk stratification

Apr 19, 2023
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Robust PSA Drops With Radionuclide Therapy in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

All but one patient had a PSA decline after a fractionated dose of 225Ac-J591

Apr 18, 2023
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Federal Judge Strikes Down ACA's Preventive Care Coverage Requirements

Both sides likely to appeal the ruling

Mar 30, 2023
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High Out-of-Pocket Costs Tied to Less Follow-Up After Initial Mammography

Plans dominated by copays and deductibles are associated with higher out-of-pocket costs

Mar 27, 2023
A young female radiotherapist prepares her mature patient for a mammogram.
Embryo Development Delayed in Pregnancies Ending in Miscarriage

Researchers stress the importance of embryonic health

Mar 27, 2023
3D ultrasounds of an embryo at 8, 9.5 and 10 weeks of gestation.
Coffee and Heart Function; Ionizing Radiation and CVD

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Mar 25, 2023
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Improved OS With Hyperfractionated RT in Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Smaller doses at an accelerated pace significantly reduces severe, late complications

Mar 20, 2023
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Novel PET Imaging Agent Accurately IDs Clear Cell Renal Cancers

ZIRCON trial meets sensitivity and specificity targets

Mar 13, 2023
A photo of a senior man undergoing a PET scan.
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