Radiologists play key role in child abuse cases: Electronic exhibit outlines signs of abuse
... are a number of diseases and disorders that could potentially be mistaken for abuse," said Dr. Walker. "For example, metabolic bone diseases, such as osteogenesis imperfecta, can show up on a radiologic examination as multiple fractures, which can also be seen in abuse. However, if we take a second look, and se...CT colonography 'excellent' for colorectal cancer screening
...olonography but which is much less invasive, could potentially increase compliance. Colorectal cancer is both highly prevalent and highly lethal, thus any improvement in early detection promises to have a positive societal impact," said Dr. Goela. According to Dr. Goela, an analytic study of the current literatu...Significant non-coronary findings found during heart CT scans
...whom had findings which were either significant or potentially significant. These types of findings included lung... embolism. "The early pick-up of unexpected and potentially life-threatening findings such as early-stage lung cancer or an aneurysm can have a significant impa...New stomach cancer therapy potentially more convenient and better tolerated
...pies, while offering patients more convenience and potentially less discomfort, according to results announced at the 2005 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Researchers studied the combination of a new drug, called S-1, and the platinum-based chemotherapy called cisplatin in patients w...Jefferson researcher's results show promise for metastatic eye melanoma
...e in other tumors in the body besides the liver a potentially important finding, he says. Patients in the study lived on average about twice as long compared to those who received chemoembolization in an earlier study he and his team conducted.Dr. Sato heads one of the few programs in the nation treating metast...Cutting-edge technologies signify a new era for colorectal cancer screening
...ning that provide innovative techniques that could potentially overcome limitations of existing screening methods...tems may offer patients an effective, painless and potentially sedationless option. Unlike conventional endoscopes, the Navigator colonoscope features multiple be...Breast cancer chemotherapy regimen associated with life-threatening complications
... a condition that indicates the patient may have a potentially life-threatening infection), all in the doxorubicin-docetaxel group. The incidence of febrile neutropenia was significantly higher with the doxorubicin-docetaxel regimen (40.8 percent) than with the doxorubicin-cyclophosphamide regimen (7.1 percent)....Study shows grapefruit extract can heal stomach ulcers
...e to more severe liver injury than men and thus to potentially serious complications," said Patricia Eagon, Ph.D., of the University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh VA Medical Center and lead author of the study. "Our work also shows that in females, alcohol in the diet along with fish oil injures the intestine, w...Ultrasound images transmitted over phone allow real-time diagnosis of patients in poorer countries
... diagnostic-quality ultrasound images is possible, potentially paving the way for ultrasound examinations to be performed in poorer areas of the world, inexpensively transmitted via the Internet, and read by experienced radiologists elsewhere, a new study shows. The study was prompted, in part, by a medical stud...Newly discovered 'branding' process helps immune system cells pick their fights
... of modifications can be made to our own proteins, potentially leading to T cell attacks on the self," says Unanue. Unanue and colleagues, who publish their results on May 31 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences, conducted their studies in mice and in cultures of mouse cells. Jeremy Herzog...Mayo Clinic researchers develop new treatment for incurable recurring form of adult brain cancer
...n to a promising new treatment strategy that could potentially help us improve treatment for patients with recurrent glioblastoma." Achieving the 36 percent regression rate was an encouraging result -- but researchers didn't stop there. They took the work a step further by analyzing specific tumor properties of ...Small, open-label study shows potential use of novel antibiotic rifaximin for Crohn's disease
...ed studies. They note that what makes rifaximin a potentially ideal antibiotic treatment for Crohn's Disease is that it remains primarily in the gut, has minimal side effects, and has a lower resistance than other antibiotics. The researchers' analysis was performed on 8 patients. Both baseline and post-tre...Ultrasound images transmitted over the phone allow radiologists to diagnose patients in real time
... diagnostic-quality ultrasound images is possible, potentially paving the way for ultrasound examinations to be performed in poorer areas of the world, inexpensively transmitted via the Internet, and read by experienced radiologists elsewhere, a new Dartmouth Medical School study shows. The study was prompted i...'Sister Mary' the robo-doc to start making ward rounds at St Mary's Hospital
...e in several places at once. This is a solution in potentially providing their expertise from a remote location and may be a significant step for patient care." The robots are being trialled in a General Surgery Ward and A&E Department within St Mary's Hospital and for training purposes, at Imperial College's Ac...Penn researchers find relief for gastrointestinal illnesses
...edical armamentarium of treatment of patients with potentially debilitating gastrointestinal symptoms."...Red delicious, Northern Spy apples have most antioxidants, chemists find
...roportion of polyphenols in the flesh and skin can potentially produce more health benefits, Tsao said. But eatin...sease. Antioxidants found in apple extracts could potentially lower "bad" cholesterol (low density lipoprotein, or LDL) by stimulating the production of LDL recep...Biomarkers for interstitial cystitis identified, could lead to the first test
...ly as day one, shows that the absence of SM-22 can potentially be used as an early diagnostic marker for IC. The University of Pittsburgh researchers plan to conduct more research into SM-22 to determine the protein's functional role, which could lead the way to future molecular-targeted therapies. According to ...Obesity is risk factor for aggressive prostate cancer
...n increased risk of more aggressive, and therefore potentially more deadly, disease," she says. "The take-home message for men and for all of us really is that we should try to maintain a healthy weight for a variety of health reasons." Obesity may literally be a deterrent to finding prostate cancer because it ...Children living near major roads at higher asthma risk
... the University of Southern California. "This is a potentially important public health problem because there are many children who live near major roads." The study included more than 5,000 5- and 6-year-old children living in Southern California, who were part of the Children's Health Study. The researchers det...Children living near major roads at increased risk of asthma
...preventive medicine at the Keck School. "This is a potentially important public health problem because there are many children who live near major roads." The study included more than 5,000 5- and 6-year-old children living in Southern California who were part of the Children's Health Study. The researchers dete...