Near-infrared Fluorescence Imaging Offers New Option for lymphedema Patients

A new medical imaging technique, near-infrared fluorescence imaging, represents a new option for millions of breast cancer patients. It is a fact that a large number of women, who survive breast cancer, suffer from a cancer surgery adverse condition, lymphedema, which includes accumulating of fluids in the arms causing swelling and disfiguring which significantly interferes with the quality of life. More details about near-infrared fluorescence imaging are highlighted online in the inaugural issue of Biomedical Optics Express.

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More Hospitals In Remote Areas Are Using Teleradiology

In order to cope with shortage of radiologists, a number of small hospitals in the Central San Joaquin Valley are starting to deal with companies that provide remote teleradiology services. It is a fact that several hospitals are cooperating with radiologists in other regions to interpret medical images electronically, especially on night hours and weekends, instead of hiring radiologists on-site. Yet, more hospitals are now using remote radiology services during weekdays.

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A New Algorithm Reduces Perfusion CT Radiation

With the recent advances in computed tomography (CT) systems, the importance of perfusion CT scans is increasing. The technique is used as a powerful diagnostic tool for patients with risk for strokes. In a recent study, researchers from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. are trying to develop new ways to reduce radiation doses accompanied with perfusion and other CT procedures.

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