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Image-guided procedures are an emerging and rapidly evolving technique for treatment of benign and malignant tumors. As technology advances, so do the exciting possibilities for this type of cancer therapy. At University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology, the interventional CT program is a major leader in researching and implementing the latest technology and clinical applications. …
A clinical trial led by Amy Fowler, MD, PhD, alongside other members of the Breast Imaging and Nuclear Medicine Sections, aims to assess the use of PET/MR imaging in the staging and treatment of breast cancer. Imaging is a critical part of the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, and also plays a role in informing …
Contributing to research through scholarship is foundational to the development of trainees as lifelong learners. However, lack of time, resources, and training can act as barriers to trainee scholarship. Here at UW-Madison, the Department of Radiology is committed to empowering trainees across all stages – medical school, residency, and fellowship – to participate and thrive in …
Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Carlson, P.M., Patel, R.B., Birstler, J., Rodriquez, M., Sun, C., Erbe, A.K., Bates, A.M., Marsh, I., Grudzinski, J., Hernandez, R., Pieper, A.A., Feils, A.S., Rakhmilevich, A.L., Weichert, J.P., Bednarz, B.P., Sondel, P.M., Morris, Z.S. Radiation to all macroscopic sites of tumor permits greater systemic antitumor response to in situ vaccination. (2023) Journal …
Liu, Y., Kornfield, R., Yang, E. F., Burnside, E., Keevil, J., & Shah, D. V. Patient-provider communication while using a clinical decision support tool: explaining satisfaction with shared decision making for mammography screening. (2022) BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 22 (1), pp. 1-12. DOI: 10.1186/s12911-022-02058-3. Markus, N., Ross, A.B., Martin-Carreras, T.T. Congenital absence of the bilateral long heads of …
Nielsen, S., Narayan, A.K. Breast Cancer Screening Modalities, Recommendations, and Novel Imaging Techniques. (2023) Surgical Clinics of North America, 103 (1), pp. 63-82. DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2022.08.004. Melamud, K., Hindman, N., Sadowski, E. Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data Systems MR Imaging: Nuts and Bolts. (2023) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America, 31 (1), pp. 79-91. DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2022.06.004. Nishino, M., Bluemke, …
The UW-Madison Department of Radiology was well-represented at the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA)’s Annual Meeting in Chicago from November 27 – December 1. The conference, which is the largest in the U.S. for radiology, featured a theme of “Empowering Patients and Partners in Care.” Four of the Department’s faculty – David Bluemke, MD, PhD; Meghan …
A team of health equity researchers within the Department of Radiology has developed a powerful new tool for researchers, educators, and clinicians. The Radiology Health Equity Research Database is a publicly available, searchable database containing over 250 articles on racial health equity in radiology. The resource will streamline research efforts, paving the way for future work to …
The collaborative relationship between UW Radiology and GE Healthcare continues to spur on innovation in radiology. In the newest chapter of this partnership, beginning in November 2022, a prototype deep silicon photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) scanner will be evaluated at the Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research (WIMR). This technology has the potential to improve both spatial …
After 18 years as Chair of the Radiology Department at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Thomas Grist has announced his desire to step down from his leadership role. Dr. Grist has been a member of the department for three decades and has served as chair since 2005. Under his guidance, the department has grown as …