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1. Scientists Discover Heart Disease in Ancient Egyptian Mummies November 18, 2009 An international team of scientists has discovered heart disease in ancient Egyptian mummies, dispelling the view that cardiovascular disease is an illness of modern humans.  Researchers used computer X-ray tomography, or CAT scans, to see whether they could detect evidence of heart disease in 22 mummies located at the Museum of Antiquities in Cairo, Egypt.A mummy being inserted into a scannerCAT scans are commonly used to monitor cardiovascular disease patients.The mummies were between 2,000 and 35-hundred years old, according to Randall Thompson, a cardiologist with the Mid-America Hear... (read more)

2. Terramed Alliance News Treating Breast Cancer With Adapted Space-Industry Technology November 18, 2009 Terramed Alliance News Researchers at Rush University Medical Center and Argonne National Laboratory are collaborating on a study to determine if an imaging technique used by NASA to inspect the space shuttle can be used to predict tissue damage often experienced by breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. The study is examining the utility of three-dimensional thermal tomography in radiation oncology. Preliminary results from the study are being displayed during the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, being held from November 1 - 5, 2... (read more) Author: Fiona Lewis

3. Fight Rosacea October 26, 2009 A lot of elements determine lung cancer survival rates. This kind of cancer, the phase it is at once diagnosed, and the general status of the affected person altogether represent a function in ascertaining lung cancer survival rate. Cancer survival is generally verbalized in conditions of a five year survival rate, which is the percent of affected people with cancer who live at the least five years after their cancer is diagnosed.This can be detected in the following ways, chest radiography, computed tomography (CT).Diagnosed with lung cancer, and therefore confirmed the biopsy.Biopsy is nothi... (read more) Author: Irwina Mckinnel

4. Whole-Body CT Scan Increases Chance of Survival in Severely Injured Patients October 22, 2009 Use of whole-body computed tomography (CT) scans in early trauma care significantly increases the probability of survival in severely injured patients with polytrauma, the study published early online and appearing in an upcoming issue of The Lancet. Whilst the number of trauma centres using whole-body CT for early assessment of trauma is increasing, there is no evidence to date that the procedure has any effect on the outcome of patients with serious injuries. Stefan Huber-Wagner, MD, Munich University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany, and colleagues thus compared... (read more) Author: vijay kanth

5. Cardiac MRI Surgery Abroad - Why Come To India - Cardiac MRI Surgery September 17, 2009       Cardiac MRI Detailed MR images allow physicians to better evaluate parts of the body and certain diseases that may not be assessed adequately with other imaging methods such as x-ray, ultrasound or computed tomography (also called CT or CAT scanning).   Cardiac MRI imaging is performed to help : - evaluate the structures and function of the heart, valves, major vessels, and surrounding structures (such as the pericardium).diagnose and manage coronary heart disease and a variety of cardiovascular problems.detect and evaluate coronary artery disease.plan a patient's treatment for ... (read more) Author: Pankaj Nagpal

6. CT Angiography Surgery India - By Trained Doctor At Accred Hospital September 17, 2009   CT Angiography We Care India partner hospitals use a state-of-the-art multi-row detector CT scanner; the Siemens Sensation 64 Detector. A Coronary CTA (CT Angiography) is a heart-imaging test currently undergoing rapid development and evaluation for non-invasively determining whether either fatty deposits or calcium deposits have built up in the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle.   How does Cardiac CT Angiography work ? A Coronary CTA comes from a special type of X-ray examination. Patients undergoing a Coronary CTA scan receive an iodine-containing contrast d... (read more) Author: Pankaj Nagpal

7. Treatment for Gallstones September 09, 2009 In the treatment for gallstones, the use of an ultrasound scanner can detect all of the gallstones quick and pain-free. In order to test the functioning of the liver, there are blood samples taken. Some of the other tests that are useful in the treatment for gallstone are the MRI scan and CT scan. The abbreviation CT means computerized tomography and it slices the body with several different x-rays. The abbreviation MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging as well as it takes pictures of all of all of the internal organs without the use of x-rays, this is very useful when checking all o... (read more) Author: Alicia McWilliams

8. Medicsight endorses CT colonography June 16, 2009 Medicsight PLC, developer of CAD and image analysis software, draws attention to the decision by the American Cancer Society to add CTC to its colon cancer screening guidelines. Medicsight PLC (AIM:MDST), developer of computer-aided detection (CAD) and image analysis software which assists in the early detection and diagnosis of disease, draws attention to the decision by the American Cancer Society (ACS) to add computerised tomography colonography (CTC) to its colon cancer screening guidelines. The ACS said: "Provided that advanced, proven techniques are employed in the clinical setting,... (read more) Author: vijay kanth

9. CT Scan for Kidney Stones May 20, 2008 Are you suffering from colicky pain? It is called as worst pain ever felt. You need to do the diagnosis. It may be the kidney stone. There are many ways for the diagnosis of kidney stone such as clinical diagnosis, Imaging, X-ray, IVP and retrograde pyelogram. One of the popular ways to detect is CT scan for kidney stone. CT scan or CAT scan for kidney stone stands for Computed tomography. It is considered as the essential diagnostic test to detect kidney stones. It is a specialized X-Ray test. Now a day this technique of diagnosis of kidney stone is very popular among people. Ct s... (read more) Author: Russ Anderson

10. Medical Center and Hospital Radiation Exposure, Renewed Concerns May 19, 2008 Various recently published studies about the relationship between low dose radiation and cancer fanned again the discussion about risk and benefits of modern diagnostic techniques and in particular Computer Tomography (CT). According to an article recently published in IMAGE (Marie H. Meynadier, Vol. 21, no. 10 - March 10, 2008), it is predictable that in a few decades up to 2 percent of cancers in the United States could be linked to the administration of diagnostic x-rays, even if the ability to monitor the increase in cancer related to radiation exposure will be very difficult as radiation-... (read more) Author: Oswald Eppers

11. This Is Why You Should Do A CT Scan For Kidney Stone April 10, 2008 Are you suffering from colicky pain? It is called as worst pain ever felt. You need to do the diagnosis. It may be the kidney stone. There are many ways for the diagnosis of kidney stone such as clinical diagnosis, Imaging, X-ray, IVP and retrograde pyelogram. One of the popular ways to detect is CT scan for kidney stone. CT scan or CAT scan for kidney stone stands for Computed tomography. It is considered as the essential diagnostic test to detect kidney stones. It is a specialized X-Ray test. Now a day this technique of diagnosis of kidney stone is very popular among people. Ct... (read more) Author: Peter Gitundu

12. TomoTherapy the Most Recent Advancement in Hi-Tech Cancer Treatment March 16, 2008 TomoTherapy, a commercialized form of IMRT, is the latest is radiation delivery systems. First used in 2003, TomoTherapy treatment is so new, that many oncologists aren’t even trained on it. However, TomoTherapy is gaining speed and is now used in over 100 locations across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The term TomoTherapy comes from the Greek word “tomos,” which means “section”. Tomography, for example, is medical imaging technology that images “sections” of the body, more commonly referred to as “slices” in the medical community. Thus, TomoTherapy could be referred to as “slice t... (read more) Author: Vantage Oncology

13. Medical Radiography Careers March 04, 2008 Radiography has witnessed a phenomenal growth in the field of medicine. Medical radiographers are professionals who utilize imaging instruments to x-ray different parts of human body, in order to analyze health problems accurately. The process includes medical imaging actions to discover health related problems. The Radiographer performs diagnostic tests involving X-rays with fluoroscopy, computed tomography and mammography, few years back ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging has been added to the list of specializations. Moreover, professionals also assist the patients for radiology... (read more) Author: Dawn Pascale

14. X-Rays, CT Scans Should Not Be Used Indiscriminately February 10, 2008 X-rays there’s no doubt can be extremely useful when properly applied on conditions like blocked coronary arteries, bad head injuries, a bone break and chest x-ray. On the other hand, x-rays can raise the risk of cancer if use indiscriminately without asking the patient when his last x-ray was done. Patients therefore are encouraged to ask critical questions before they undergo an x-ray. Patients can do something about it by asking their doctor to explain the necessity and the risks of an x-ray examination. X-rays produced ionized radiation which also occurs in nature. The effective dos... (read more) Author: Arnold Cafe

15. MRI - Information about your MRI Scan September 27, 2007 What is MRI? MRI stands for “Magnetic resonance imaging and was formerly referred to as magnetic resonance tomography or “MRT” in scientific circles. MRI was originally marketed by big corporations such as GE as a non-invasive method used to render images of the inside of an object. MRI should not be confused with the NMR spectroscopy technique used in chemistry, although both are based on the same principles of nuclear magnetic resonance. In fact MRI is NMR applied to the signal from water to acquire spatial information in place of chemical information about molecules. The same equi... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

16. Are Cardiac CT Scans Suitable For Everyone? June 06, 2007 How do doctors determine whether their patients have developed heart problems? In the past, invasive angiogram used to be the common and unavoidable procedure doctors will employ. But now, more and more doctors are switching to cardiac computed tomography (CT) scans. It is known that there are at least 16 different types of CT scanners available nowadays in public and private hospitals. But doctors do caution that while these scanners promise a clear picture of the heart through non-invasive technology, they are not suitable for all heart disease patients. According to one cardiologi... (read more) Author: Ng Peng Hock

17. Some facts about the diagnose and treatment of schizophrenia May 13, 2007 At this moment, schizophrenia can not be diagnosed with the help of laboratory tests, but helpful in showing abnormal structures in the brain are some imaging techniques like computed tomography scans. These scans use X rays to create a picture of internal organs, and are sometimes called computerized axial tomography scans. It is known that the first step doctors follow in order to be able to decide if a patient is schizophrenic is ruling out other physical and mental disorders. This must be done, because there exist diseases and disorders of the brain that provoke symptoms similar with thos... (read more) Author: Fabiola Groshan

18. How to diagnose appendicitis April 16, 2007 Any diagnosis begins with medical history and physical examination, but there are more diagnostic procedures as following: blood tests, urine tests, abdominal ultrasound which are used to view internal organs and their functions, computed tomography scan of the abdomen with or without contrast substance shows detailed images of any part of the body: bone, muscle, fats and organs. Barium enema examines the rectum, the large intestine, x-rayed shows if there are strictures, obstructions or any other problems. Treatment Treatment is to be determined by physicians for each person regarding... (read more) Author: Fabiola Groshan

19. Gall bladder and gallstones April 13, 2007 The gall bladder is a very small organ which is found next to your liver. The gall bladder' s role is to store bile, a substance used for digestion. The bile in mixture with other chemicals form gallstones. These gallstones are very dangerous because they can block the bile duct that allows bile to go from you gallbladder into the duodenum. The best way to diagnose gall bladders problems is with the help of an ultrasound examination. Sound waves sent into your abdomen can give a clear picture of your gall bladder and thus show if you have any gallstones. X- rays or tomography scans are a... (read more) Author: Fabiola Groshan

20. Schizophrenia Facts: Many Avenues Of Attack September 12, 2006 Today, schizophrenia is a disease that can be successfully treated, but witch has no cure. To find the cure, the scientists must find out the cause of schizophrenia, and more and more researches are made in this way. Schizophrenia is a brain, a mental disorder, so the studies of the scientists are lead towards brain analyze. For this are necessary many sophisticated machines and this are very expensive. That kind of researches are made in biggest medical centers and institutions that can afford that technology. They are using computer technology, such magnetic resonance imaging an... (read more) Author: John Conrad

21. Malignant Mesothelioma Diagnosis March 01, 2006 When a patient has symptoms suggesting malignant mesothelioma, a doctor starts with imaging techniques to confirm a diagnosis. X-rays and CT scans of the chest or abdomen are taken to identify any abnormalities, such as fluid collections, thickening of tissue, or growths, that may indicate underlying disease. Magnetic resonance images (MRI) or positron emission tomography (PET) images are taken to determine the extent of spread of a cancer; PET is most expensive but also the most accurate. Information from scans is used to plan appropriate treatment.Once cancer is suspected, a tissue biopsy... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Morgan

22. ABC Mesothelioma: Diagnosis of Mesothelioma Cancer October 25, 2005 Diagnosis of Mesothelioma cancer is very difficult in many cases, because its symptoms can be associated with other diseases too. Hence patient's medical history is quite important to know, since if there was an exposure to asbestos from the sick person, the risk factors for developing Mesothelioma are greater. The doctor will order you a physical examination, including chest and abdomen x-rays, and lung function tests. A computerized tomography (CT) or a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan may be useful, along with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The CT scan allows a computer x-ray... (read more) Author: Hector Milla

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