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Before CT scan, many should take kidney-protecting drug
(02/19/08) As more and more Americans undergo CT scans and other medical imaging scans involving intense X-rays, a new U-M study suggests that many of them should take a pre-scan drug that could protect their kidneys from damage.
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$42.9 M in medical imaging projects approved
(10/25/07) Today, the U-M Board of Regents approved three major projects to expand UMHS medical imaging and image-guided procedures. Together with a project approved by the Regents in July, the total investment in interventional neuroradiology, MRI, CT, nuclear cardiology and breast imaging is $42.9 million.
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Advanced imaging technique allows for more accurate neurosurgery
(06/01/07) The U-M Health System is taking brain imaging to the molecular level, allowing doctors to image more than the brain to image the mind. These advanced images are being used to better plan brain surgeries in order to help avoid critical structures and brain connections that could have a devastating impact on the patient.
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New imaging for prostate cancer in bone
(04/16/07) Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a new imaging technique that can measure the effectiveness of treatment for prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. The technique involves measuring diffusion of water within tumors.
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Improving breast screenings for Native Americans
(11/28/06) University of Michigan radiologists piloted a program to improve mammography for rural Native American women using digital mammography and satellite capability to send images to radiologists in Ann Arbor, Mich. The women received test results in less than an hour, and 72 percent of those who needed additional images had those tests done immediately.
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Nanoparticles target brain cancer
(11/15/06) Tiny particles one-billionth of a meter in size can be loaded with high concentrations of drugs designed to kill brain cancer. Whats more, these nanoparticles can be used to image and track tumors as well as destroy them, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Breast conservation a good option for 'early' cancer
(05/04/06) For women diagnosed with a type of non-invasive breast cancer, removing the breast is not the only treatment option. Breast conserving surgery, long known to be successful at treating the more common invasive cancer, can also be effective for this pre-invasive condition.
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Mammography recall is cost-effective
(05/04/06) The hidden costs of achieving a 99.5 percent mammography recall compliance rate is 16 cents per screening patient, according to a recent study administered by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Patients Have High Expectations About Screening Mammography
(05/04/06) A substantial proportion of women have beliefs about their personal risk of breast cancer, and expectations about the performance of mammography that are abnormally high or unrealistic, according to a survey conducted at University of Michigan Health Systems.
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Technique shows promise for bladder cancer detection
(05/01/06) MDCT urography is a promising technique for detecting bladder tumors both with and without contrast material, helping patients avoid an invasive test, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Michigan Health System.
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Study shows value of a medical imaging "safety net"
(03/22/06) A new U-M/VA study reveals that patients sometimes "fall through the cracks" in the system by which medical-imaging specialists send information to patients' own doctors. But the study also shows how a computerized safety-net system can keep this from happening - a system that could be put in place at other hospitals.
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U-M nuclear medicine pioneer dies
(08/30/05) William Beierwaltes, M.D., one of the first doctors to explore the use of radioactivity in medicine and set the stage for several of today's imaging and treatment techniques, died Aug. 14. He had spent most of his career at U-M, and was the head of one of the nation's first nuclear medicine services.
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Heart scan surprises common
(05/16/05) Nearly half of all patients who get their hearts scanned with a high-speed CT scanner may get a shocking surprise: a diagnosis of a serious problem that has nothing to do with their heart. U-M Cardiovascular Center researchers who made the finding say it points out the importance of having a trained radiologist perform each scan.
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Ultimate body camera makes its debut at U-M
(05/09/05) In medicine today, every second counts, every detail matters, and a fast, clear picture of what’s going on inside the body can save a life. Now, a new CT scanner at UMHS - the Lightspeed VCT - - is helping doctors make the most of every second and every detail.
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New imaging method shows if cancer treatment is working
(03/29/05) A special type of MRI scan that measures the flow of water molecules through the brain can help doctors determine early in the course of brain cancer regimen if a patient’s tumor will shrink, a new study shows.
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Men get screened for prostaste cancer, not colon cancer
(03/02/05) Fewer than half of men surveyed were up-to-date with colon cancer screenings, according to a new study. What men do pay attention to is prostate cancer. And that has researchers thinking an annual prostate cancer screening might be a good opportunity to urge men to be screened for colon cancer too.
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Computer helps diagnosis lung cancer
(11/29/04) Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center are developing computer-aided diagnosis methods to help radiologists assess the texture, borders and shape of a nodule in the lungs to determine if it is lung cancer or a benign growth.
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Biopsy technique assesses breast cancer's spread
(11/29/04) Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have found a new non-surgical technique can help doctors determine when breast cancer has invaded the lymph nodes, sparing some women an extra trip to the operating room.
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Brain blood scan helps many patients
(06/02/04) An innovative brain scan that shows where blood is flowing - or not flowing - in the brain is helping many U-M patients with clogged arteries, strokes and brain tumors. Two new papers by a UMHS team show just how useful the technique, called perfusion CT, can be.
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Health-conscious women not getting colons checked
(05/17/04) Women who regularly get mammograms and Pap smears to check for early signs of breast and cervical cancer still aren't paying enough attention to their colons. New U-M research suggests that their mammogram appointments could be used as "teachable moments" to raise awareness about the life-saving potential of colonoscopies and other colon cancer tests.
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Chemical brain scan helps brain tumor patients
(05/03/04) A new kind of brain scan that makes a 'chemical thumbprint' using a regular MRI machine may help brain tumor survivors get more accurate information about their cancer's status than conventional scans can.
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New 3 Tesla MRI scanners take imaging to the next level
(04/22/04) Two new powerful Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, systems will take imaging at the University of Michigan Health System to the next level by expanding capabilities to image diseases in patients. Today, the U-M Regents approved the renovation project for the second 3 T MRI, which will be designated for research.
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Second opinion from major cancer center leads to more breast cancer detection, treatment changes
(12/04/03) Women with breast cancer who seek a second opinion on their mammograms from experienced specialists at a major cancer center frequently get a new plan for their care, a new U-M study shows. Some even learn that they have cancer in more locations than they think.
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Freezing technique kills majority of small malignant breast cancers, U-M Cancer Center team reports
(12/03/03) A technique already in use to freeze and kill benign breast masses also appears to kill small malignant breast tumors, new U-M research shows. And while the number of patients studied to date is small, the vast majority had no residual cancer after their invasive tumors were frozen in a minimally invasive ultrasound-guided procedure called cryoablation.
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CT scans accurately find cancers & other problems in urinary systems of high-risk patients, U-M team says
(12/01/03) A 15-minute scan in a high-tech medical imaging machine may be all it takes to detect urinary system cancers and other problems in high-risk patients, according to new research from UMHS radiologists.
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Computers help read breast scans
(12/01/03) Several new computer systems being developed at UMHS are showing promise in helping doctors improve their accuracy in finding and characterizng breast cancer on mammograms and other scans.
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Great American Smoke Out stories
(11/20/02) The U-M Health System has gathered great story ideas - from the results of a lung-scanning study to ways UMHS helps patient who smoke quit - to add a new spin to this year's Great American Smoke Out on Nov. 21.
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PET/CT expands cancer detection capabilities
(07/09/02) UMHS is the only hospital in the state of Michigan offering PET/CT. This new technology expands diagnostic imaging capabilities in cancer detection and provides patients with answers faster.
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Detecting early recurrent cancer in reconstructed breasts
(06/25/02) Women who've undergone mastectomy and breast reconstruction using their own abdominal tissue - called TRAM flaps - can be screened with mammography for early recurrent cancer.
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Diffusion MRI shown to give early signs of cancer's response to treatment
(03/27/01) Cancer patients who now endure months of treatment may soon get word of their tumors' response within days of starting therapy, thanks to a new use for a widely available MRI technique.
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Three U-M physicians awarded Radiological Society of North America grants
(03/02/01) The Radiological Society of North America Seed Grant Program has awarded funds to support three University of Michigan research projects that address detection of pancreatic cancer, response of breast cancer to chemotherapy, and detection of liver tumors.
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U-M physician receives American Board of Radiology's Distinguished Service Award
(01/05/01) Terry M. Silver M.D., F.A.C.R., professor and director of postgraduate medical education programs in the University of Michigan's Department of Radiology, recently was awarded a Distinguished Service Award from the American Board of Radiology.
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