The landscape of oncologic practice has changed deeply during the past few years and there is now a need, through a multidisciplinary approach, for imaging to provide accurate evaluation of morphology and function and to guide treatment (Image Guided Therapy). Increasing emphasis has been put on Position Emission Tomography (PET) role in various cancers among clinicians [Juweid ME, Cheson BD. Positron-emission tomography and assessment of cancer therapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlthough France is a modern, developed country, which spends nearly 10% of the gross national product on healthcare and has a highly praised level of medicine, the number of modern imaging scanners, such as CT (595), MRI (182), and PET (5), is quite low when compared to other European countries. Politics and a long-standing tradition of centralization are prominent among reasons for such an underdevelopment. This situation has resulted in another French paradox not linked to wine consumption.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this work was to study the role of HIV replication and the role of endogenous secretion of interferon-alpha in the pathogenesis of AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC). To accurately establish the diagnosis of ADC, 39 consecutive HIV-positive patients who presented with immune and intellectual deficiency underwent an extensive neurological evaluation. This included magnetic resonance imaging, neuropsychological testing and a lumbar puncture.
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