Clinical Trials

Clinical trials and studies about imaging technology can be found on this channel.

HRS, early menopause, atrial fibrillation, Women's Health Study
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New Study Links Early Menopause to Lower Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

May 15, 2015 — A largest-of-its kind study has found that women who experience menopause at a younger age are at a ...

Time May 15, 2015
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modified citrus pectin, MCP, prostate cancer, radio-resistance, Tel Aviv
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Modified Citrus Pectin Enhances Radiation Therapy in Prostate Cancer Treatment

May 13, 2015 — Scientists at Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel, have found that oral modified citrus pectin (MCP) enhances ...

Time May 13, 2015
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men, breast cancer, high estrogen levels, Cancer Research UK
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Men with High Estrogen Levels Could Be at Greater Risk of Breast Cancer

May 12, 2015 — Men with naturally high levels of estrogen may have a greater risk of developing breast cancer, according ...

Time May 12, 2015
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MGH Cancer Center, node-positive prosate cancer, radiation therapy, survival
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Combined Radiation and Hormonal Therapy Improves Survival in Node-Positive Prostate Cancer

May 12, 2015 — A new study finds men with prostate cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes can benefit from the ...

Time May 12, 2015
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luminal A subtype breast cancer, hormone, radiation, Princess Margaret
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Hormone Therapy May Be Sufficient for Certain Breast Cancer Patients Over 60

May 12, 2015 — Women with luminal A subtype breast cancer, particularly those over 60, may not need radiation treatment ...

Time May 12, 2015
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cerebral metastases, stereotactic radiosurgery, SRS, survival, AANS, Marshall
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Repeat Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Cerebral Metastases Doesn’t Impact Survival

May 6, 2015 — Leksell Radiosurgery Award winner Deborah C. Marshall presented her research, “Survival Patterns of ...

Time May 06, 2015
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New Studies Examine the Significant Risk of Life-Threatening Blood Clots in Post-Surgical Lung Cancer Patients

One life-threatening complication of lung cancer surgery is the formation of blood clots in the lungs (also called ...

Time May 01, 2015
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ependymoma, pediatric, radiotherapy, dose, ESTRO
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High Radiotherapy Dose Improves Prospects for Children with Brain Cancer

April 30, 2015 — Two new studies show that increasing the dose of radiotherapy given to children with an intracranial ...

Time April 30, 2015
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prostate cancer, [18F]DCFPyL, PSMA, biomarker, Johns Hopkins, WMIS
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Study Proves Efficacy of Second-Generation Prostate Imaging Biomarker

April 30, 2015 — A first-in-human prostate cancer study in the Journal of Molecular Imaging and Biology showed initial ...

Time April 30, 2015
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brachytherapy, ESTRO, radiotherapy, five-year recurrence, ASCENDE-RT
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Brachytherapy Implants Reduce Five-Year Risk of Prostate Cancer Recurrence

April 28, 2015 — Results from a randomized controlled trial comparing permanent radioactive implants (brachytherapy) ...

Time April 29, 2015
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ESTRO, proton therapy, mobile organs, rescanning, Rosalind Perrin
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Rescanning Technique May Allow Proton Therapy in Mobile Organs

April 28, 2015 — Radiotherapy using protons can deliver more accurate treatment to a tumor while reducing the dose to ...

Time April 28, 2015
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Johns Hopkins, motion-tracking MRI, stroke risk, atrial fibrillation
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"Motion-Tracking" MRI Tests Reveal Novel Harbingers of Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

April 28, 2015 — Researchers from Johns Hopkins performing sophisticated motion studies of heart magnetic resonance ...

Time April 28, 2015
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ECR Research Demonstrates Utility of Volumetric Breast Imaging Data

April 22, 2015 — Ten abstracts on the uses of volumetric breast imaging data were presented at the 2015 European ...

Time April 22, 2015
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blood test, prostate cancer, PSA, Australia, U.S., MiCheck, Minomic
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Australian Prostate Cancer Screening Technology Achieves Positive Results in U.S. Pilot Study

April 21, 2015 — A new prostate cancer screening technology developed by Australian scientists could be available to men ...

Time April 21, 2015
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Alzheimer's Association, ACR, trial, amyloid, PET, diagnosis, IDEAS
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Joint ACR/Alzheimer’s Association Trial to Investigate PET Amyloid Scans

April 16, 2015 — A new four-year research study will determine the clinical usefulness and value of a brain positron ...

Time April 17, 2015
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patient engagement, HIMSS Analytics, survey, portals
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HIMSS Analytics Survey Finds Healthcare Organizations Still Defining Patient Engagement

April 16, 2015 — Healthcare organizations are embracing patient engagement through strategies and investments centered ...

Time April 16, 2015
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Harris Poll Survey Finds Patients Want Deeper Digital Connection with Doctors

April 10, 2015 — eClinicalWorks released recent survey findings examining public attitudes towards advances in patient ...

Time April 10, 2015
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hot flashes, endothelial function, cardiovascular disease, risk, women, age
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Hot Flashes at Younger Age May Signal Greater Cardiovascular Risk

April 6, 2015 — Two new studies suggest women who experience hot flashes earlier in life appear to have poorer ...

Time April 06, 2015
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lung cancer screening, low dose CT, recall rates, LUSI, IASLC
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Early Recall Rates Decline After Second Round of Lung Cancer Screening

April 2, 2015 — The German Lung Cancer Screening Intervention Trial (LUSI) shows the early repeat scan rate for ...

Time April 02, 2015
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iCAD, Xoft Axxent, brachytherapy, studies, non-melanoma skin cancer
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iCAD Presents Clinical Trial Data on Xoft Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy System

April 1, 2015 — iCAD Inc. researchers presented three e-posters highlighting results of up to four years of follow-up ...

Time April 01, 2015
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