The big beta-blocker story from ESC, dual pathway therapy with aspirin and OAC, stopping OAC after successful AF ablation, and DANCAVAS II trial are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses on this week’s podcast. theheart.org on Medscape
We scan the top radiology sources so you don’t have to.
From AI breakthroughs to imaging trends, we serve up real-time radiology insights.
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Can Photon-Counting CT Bolster Myocardial Extracellular Volume Quantification Beyond EID-CT?
For myocardial extracellular volume quantification, single-phase and dual-phase photon-counting CT provided over 20 percent higher correlation with cardiac MRI in contrast to dual-phase energy-integrating detector CT, according to new research findings.
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ISCT: Mayo Clinic expert outlines how best to allocate PCCT resources
A Mayo Clinic radiologist discusses overcoming photon-counting CT (PCCT) operational challenges.
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MHRA Warns on Profemur Hip Implant Risks
UK regulators have warned of elevated risks with Profemur cobalt chrome modular neck hip replacements, urging NHS hospitals and trusts to follow-up affected patients Medscape News UK
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CT Pericoronary Fat Attenuation Linked to Inflammation
Pericoronary adipose tissue attenuation measured using coronary CT angiography correlates with levels of IL-6 and TNF alpha and the total plaque volume, a study shows. Medscape News UK
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Lung Cancer Rises in Nonsmokers, Experts Call for Screening
Lung cancer researchers are emphasizing the importance of combating the misconception that only smokers are at risk for lung cancer. Medscape Medical News
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PET use increasing in diagnosing cardiac device infections
Integrating F-18 FDG-PET into standardized diagnostic protocols could enhance early detection of cardiac device-related infections…
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Radiation May Improve PFS in Recurrent High-Risk Meningioma
Combining extent of surgical resection with molecular profiling predicts risk for recurrence and may help guide adjuvant radiotherapy. Medscape Medical News
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ISCT: CT is an ideal imaging modality for cardiometabolic screening
Tracking biomarkers on CT could help clinicians better predict patient outcomes.
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Cancer Patients Request Financial Support Exceeding $5000
Researchers analyzed requests for assistance from patients with cancer enrolled in a novel digital support registry. Medscape Medical News