Prostate Cancer Detection Greater With Targeted Plus Systematic Biopsy
In a study, combining targeted and systematic biopsy detected 11% to 33% more prostate cancers than either method alone.
Imaging
Most Common ADPKD Imaging Modality Is Computed Tomography
Nearly half of patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease receive at least 1 CT scan over 2 years, study finds.
CT Scans Overused in Emergency Departments for Kidney Stone Imaging
New findings show substantial potential for reducing radiation exposure to patients by using ultrasound first in the diagnostic workup for suspected stones.
Noninvasive Diagnostic Imaging Accurately IDs Bladder Cancer
Method evaluating cells collected from urine shows 94% diagnostic accuracy.
Ultrasound Predicts Successful AVF Maturation in HD
In a study, arteriovenous fistula blood flow, diameter, and depth were the most informative parameters.
PET/CT May Improve Imaging of Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Early study results are encouraging, but high-quality data that validate PET/CT against a reliable reference standard are lacking.
Biparametric MRI Improves Detection of Significant PCa
If externally validated, bpMRI could be used to triage men for prostate biopsy.
Ultrasound Still Underused for Initial Imaging of Acute Renal Colic
Initial ultrasound imaging of emergency department patients presenting with acute renal colic, although increasing, was used in only 6.9% of cases in 2015.
MRI Differentiates Low-Grade Bladder Tumors
Diffusion-weighted imaging and use of higher field strengths further improve accuracy.
MRI Predicts Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Salvage Radiotherapy
A negative mpMRI is associated with a higher risk for PSA recurrence and metastasis following salvage radiotherapy for recurrent prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy.
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