Electromagnetic interference threats have restricted the use of MRI in patients with implanted cardiac devices. Study authors interrogated devices before and after MRI to detect related problems. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
Is subcapsular location of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) an unfavorable factor for percutaneous radiofrequency ablation therapy? Or are outcomes comparable to those of nonsubcapsular HCC? American Journal of Roentgenology
Breast intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) reduces the incidence of acute radiation dermatitis, compared to standard radiotherapy using wedges, results of a multicenter randomized study indicate. Reuters Health Information
Mismatch between magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) can identify patients with stroke who may benefit from reperfusion in the 3-6 hour window after symptom onset. Reuters Health Information
Traumatic experiences induce significant changes in brain structure and function. What kinds of changes in spontaneous brain activity occur in victims of severe and multiple extreme stressors? BMC Psychiatry
Regarding myocardial Rb-82 PET imaging, how does the clinical quality of images obtained with the 3D low dose studies compare with the images obtained with the 2D high dose or 3D high dose studies? BMC Nuclear Medicine
