Ovarian cancer is the 5th highest cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. With an expected 22,000 or more new diagnoses during 2016, research is an important part of the fight. A recent small study provided promising results using a new type of fluorescent compound, and may be one ... [Read More]
Research
Study Utilizes Digital Imaging to Show Relationship Between Alcohol Use and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
In recent years, you may have heard claims that drinking red wine can be good for your heart. Well, what about white wine or other types of alcohol? Is there any correlation between coronary artery disease (CAD) and the amount or type of alcohol consumed? These questions were the subject of a new ... [Read More]
PET-MR Helps Better Detect Breast Cancer Metastases in the Brain and Other Areas
PET image top left, MRI image top right, combined PET/MRI image bottom right Breast cancer accounts for approximately 29% of newly diagnosed cancers for women in the United States. The vast majority of those afflicted are women with no past family history of breast cancer. While it is not ... [Read More]
Early Alzheimer’s Detection With Digital Imaging
Digital imaging of the brain is one of the most promising areas of research being focused on for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Imaging such as an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans are able to show changes in the brains of patients diagnosed with ... [Read More]
CT Scans: Are They Beneficial for Alleviating Symptoms of Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease is probably one of the most tragic conditions, robbing millions of Americans not only of their lives, but also of their unique personality and most precious memories. Alzheimer’s disease is also an extremely difficult and emotional experience for the families and loved ones of ... [Read More]