Any Coronary Artery Calcium in Early Adulthood Ups CV Risk
Increase in CHD, CVD events for younger participants with any CAC, even at low scores
Lung Cancer Screening Rates Low Among Current, Former Smokers
Such testing could cut mortality rate by 20 percent, American Cancer Society says
Recommendations Updated for Diagnosis, Management of COPD
New recommendations focus on refinement of COPD assessment, escalation/de-escalation of therapy
Bicalutamide Improves Survival After Prostate Cancer Returns
Fewer bicalutamide patients died of prostate cancer compared to patients taking placebo
Underuse, Misuse of Hormone Tx in Breast Cancer Still Occurring
Estimated 14,630 women not given recommended therapy died from cancer recurrence from 2004-2013
January 2017 Briefing – Radiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Radiology for January 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Paracardial Fat Linked to Risk of CAC in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers tie paracardial adipose tissue to raised risk of coronary artery calcification
Many VHA Patients Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening
Second study shows increase in lung cancer screening from 1.3 to 2.1 percent from 2010 to 2015
MRI May Help ID Suicide Risk in Young Bipolar Patients
Specific differences found in the brains of those who attempt suicide and those who do not
Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
