Critical Care
Many Chest X-Rays in Children Are Unnecessary
Researchers found that in some children who received chest X-rays, the screening may have been unnecessary and offered no clinical benefit. In addition, approximately 88% of pediatric X-rays for chest pain included in the study did not alter clinical treatment. More...23 Dec 2014
Digital Mammography Combined with Tomosynthesis Optimizes Detection of Cancer in Dense Breasts
A new study supports the effectiveness of three-dimensional mammography, which researchers found has the potential to considerably increase the rate of identifying cancer in women with dense breasts who are screened using the digital technology. More...22 Dec 2014
Even Mild Coronary Artery Disease Places Diabetic Patients at Risk for Heart Attacks
According to a new long-term cardiac imaging study, diabetic patients with even mild coronary artery disease are faced with the same comparative risk for a heart attack or other major adverse heart events as diabetics with serious single-vessel obstructive disease. Previously, these patients were believed to have a lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and death than patients with obstructive CAD. More...22 Dec 2014
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