Currently, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the most important imaging examinations. Selection of a suitable diagnostic method is a key factor affecting both, the quality of treatment and the financial situation in health care. The subject of our study was to analyze referrals to CT and MRI examinations, as well as analysis of these examinations’ results. Read full text »

Alzheimer’s disease remains a mystery to the researchers. Scientists are doing their utmost, by analyzing the disease from the perspective of biochemistry, the potential impact of the environment or the education of patients. Their studies are extremely important, as the understanding of the pathogenesis of this complex disease might expand treatment options, perhaps prolong the lives of patients or at least improve it’s quality. Lately a new suspect has been introduced – dental X-rays. Read full text »

Very important conclusions for the early detection of lung cancer have been included in the recent publication summarizing the U.S. National Lung Screening Trial (NLST). This is the first study in which through the use of appropriate diagnostic methods managed to reduce mortality of patients with cancer of the lung. In this analysis supremacy of repeatedly performed low dose computed tomography (LDCT) over the standard chest x-ray was demonstrated. It is the first step, which in the future might allow the introduction of an effective screening program for lung cancer. Read full text »