Modulation of Tumor-Associated Macrophages to Overcome Immune Suppression in the Hepatocellular Carcinoma Microenvironment.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major global health issue characterized by poor prognosis and complex tumor biology. One of the critical components of the HCC tumor microenvironment (TME) is tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), which play a pivotal role in modulating tumor growth, immune evasion, and metastasis. Macrophages are divided into two major subtypes: pro-inflammatory M1 and anti-inflammatory M2, both of which may exist in TME with altered function and proportion.

Impact of Patient Volume on Iodinated Contrast Material Waste with Multidose Contrast Injectors.

Background: Multidose iodinated contrast media (ICM) injectors have shown promise in reducing ICM waste. This study aims to evaluate the impact of patient volume on ICM waste reduction in multidose injectors.

Methods: CT studies performed over one-year period with a multidose injector at our emergency CT unit.

PSMA-RADS to improve evaluation and management of prostate cancer.

Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography (PET) / computed tomography (CT) has become essential in managing prostate cancer, offering superior diagnostic accuracy. The introduction of the U.S.

Balancing High Clinical Volumes and Non-RVU Generating Activities in Radiology, Part ll: Future Directions.

The Radiology Research Alliance (RRA) of the Association of Academic Radiology (AAR) creates task forces to study emerging trends shaping the future of radiology. This article highlights the findings of the AAR-RRA Task Force on Balancing High Clinical Volumes and non-relative value unit (Non-RVU)-Generating Activities. The Task Force's mission was to evaluate and emphasize the value of non-RVU-generating activities that academic radiologists perform.