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I recently co-authored a study, published in the June issue of Radiology, that found that brain volume may indicate pre-clinical Alzheimer’s. I thought I’d talk a little bit about this disease and what my research was trying to accomplish.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has launched a CT Dose Index Registry in an effort to broaden patients’ protection from excessive radiation. We’ve taken a proactive stance on the issue.

New findings support the use of CTC for accurately evaluating the colon for cancer.

Obesity affects many Americans – including children. Many overweight people can develop liver problems, a condition known as “non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,” or NAFLD. In this condition, there is increased fat in the liver which can cause further liver damage.

Our very own blog contributor, Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, has been featured in the latest installment of AuntMinnie’s "Leaders in Imaging" series!

Over the last few weeks, there has been a lot of discussion in the news media about thyroid cancer and increased radiation risks to women – specifically about how the use of thyroid shields during mammograms may or may not be useful in protecting against excess radiation exposure.

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