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All That Glitters Is not Gold: Peals and Pitfalls in I-131 Scans for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Conclusion: We review thyroid gland physiology and describe a systemic overview of potential false positive and false negative lack of uptake of radioiodine in the whole body along with illustrations and cases. By understanding the physiology and characteristics of radioiodine uptake and correlating with anatomical imaging, biochemical data, and clinical findings, physicians can be more confident in establishing proper management for patients with DTC using radioiodine whole body scans. Research Support: N/A
Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - May 24, 2017 Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Lazaga, F., Sharma, S., Sharma, P., Williams, S. Tags: Educational Exhibits Posters Source Type: research

Experimental Cardiac Radiation Exposure Induces Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction with Preserved Ejection Fraction.
CONCLUSION: Experimental cardiac radiation exposure resulted in diastolic dysfunction without reduced EF. These data provide insight into the association between cardiac radiation exposure and HFpEF risk and lend further support for the importance of inflammation related coronary microvascular compromise in HFpEF. PMID: 28550173 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: American Journal of Physiology. Heart and Circulatory Physiology - May 26, 2017 Category: Physiology Authors: Saiki H, Moulay G, Guenzel AJ, Liu W, Decklever T, Classic K, Pham L, Chen HH, Burnett JC, Russell SJ, Redfield MM Tags: Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol Source Type: research

Experimental cardiac radiation exposure induces ventricular diastolic dysfunction with preserved ejection fraction
Breast cancer radiotherapy increases the risk of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Cardiomyocytes are highly radioresistant, but radiation specifically affects coronary microvascular endothelial cells, with subsequent microvascular inflammation and rarefaction. The effects of radiation on left ventricular (LV) diastolic function are poorly characterized. We hypothesized that cardiac radiation exposure may result in diastolic dysfunction without reduced EF. Global cardiac expression of the sodium-iodide symporter (NIS) was induced by cardiotropic gene (adeno-associated virus serotype 9) delivery to 5-w...
Source: AJP: Heart and Circulatory Physiology - August 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Saiki, H., Moulay, G., Guenzel, A. J., Liu, W., Decklever, T. D., Classic, K. L., Pham, L., Chen, H. H., Burnett, J. C., Russell, S. J., Redfield, M. M. Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

3D-printed kidney helps optimize SPECT/CT quantification
Low-cost, 3D-printed kidney phantoms provide shape-specific details that improve...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: 3D-printed model helps prepare for stroke clot removal 3D printing shortens hip surgery times, lowers costs 3D printing helps evaluate leaks after TAVR procedures New therapeutic agent could treat prostate cancer 3D-printed kidney phantom advances SPECT/CT calibration
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - December 5, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 10633: Socio-Economic Disparities in Access to Diagnostic Neuroimaging Services in the United Kingdom: A Systematic Review
This study includes the analysis of diagnostic imaging used for dementia, minor head injury, stroke, cancer, epilepsy, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and Parkinson’s disease. With this study, we aim to assess the health inequalities at disease diagnosis. Methods: Using Medline (via Ovid), PubMed and Web of Science databases as sources of information, we critically appraise existing studies on neuroimaging use in the U.K. health care system, published between January 2010 and February 2021. Findings: A total of 18 studies were included in this research, revealing that there was an increase in patients o...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 11, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Aleesha Karia Reza Zamani Mohammad Akrami Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research