Health News and Information - News Medical | Radiology - Feb 13, 2018 Edition

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February 13, 2018 Radiology The latest radiology news from News Medical

MRI scans reveal why people often become aggressive after drinking alcohol Researchers have used magnetic resonance imaging scans that measure blood flow in the brain to better understand why people often become aggressive and violent after drinking alcohol.

New five-minute procedure to scan blood vessels offers hope for claustrophobic patients Doctors have developed a new five-minute procedure to scan the blood vessels which offers hope for claustrophobic patients unable to tolerate the conventional longer test. The research is presented today at CMR 2018. New algorithm provides personalized treatment approach for patients with metastatic spine cancer Every kind of cancer can spread to the spine, yet two physician-scientists who treat these patients describe a paucity of guidance for effectively providing care and minimizing pain.

Concordia study focuses on effects of bilingualism for patients with Alzheimer's disease After more than a decade of research, this much we know: it's good for your brain to know another language. New imaging system helps predict chemotherapy responses in breast cancer A new optical imaging system which uses infrared light has shown promise in predicting early responses to chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. LUNGevity Foundation launches initiative to promote stronger adherence to lung cancer screening LUNGevity Foundation announced the launch of Project ACTS – Increasing Adherence to CT Screening for lung cancer – a multi-stakeholder project funded by a grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation through their Bridging Cancer Care initiative. German researchers find way to accurately differentiate prostate cancer from benign tissue Using nuclear medicine, German researchers have found a way to accurately differentiate cancerous tissue from healthy tissue in prostate cancer patients. The research is highlighted in the February issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Scientists target tumor suppressor as a new treatment approach to 'triple-negative' breast cancer Researchers studying “triple-negative” breast cancer have found that the loss of a specific tumor suppressor provides clues about potential new treatments. Researchers refine two innovative surgery techniques for effective treatment of lymphedema Lymphoedema is fluid retention in the tissue caused by damage to the lymphatic system and is one of the most serious side-effects of cancer operations. Loved one's experience has impact on woman's cancer prevention decisions A woman's memories of a loved one's experience with cancer could play a significant role in how she approaches breast cancer prevention in her own life, a new study has found. Family history of breast cancer increases risk even in aging women, research finds Family history of breast cancer continues to significantly increase chances of developing invasive breast tumors in aging women -; those ages 65­ and older, according to research published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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