Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
Women with dense breast tissue still represent a major diagnostic challenge for radiology, so new data from two important European studies on the topic look certain to attract considerable attention.
First up is the Breast screening Risk Adapted Imaging for Density (BRAID) study, a randomized controlled trial taking place at 10 U.K.-based breast screening sites. The organizers have posted the interim results from over 6,300 study participants who underwent abbreviated MRI, automated breast ultrasound, and contrast-enhanced mammography.
Second up is a Dutch study that focused on the multireader diagnostic accuracy of abbreviated breast MRI for screening women with extremely dense breasts. Check out our article for more details.
Prof. Jan Peregrin was an influential figure in interventional radiology, and he was also deeply involved with training and education in the Czech Republic. A lesser-known fact is that he had a love of science fiction. We’ve posted a tribute to Prof. Peregrin.
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a condition we tend not to talk about often, but it’s a huge problem for many women. MR defecography is developing a key role in this field and helping to bring hope to patients. Prize-winning researchers have shared their experiences.
Finally, I feel I must mention Prof. Heinz Lemke, a computer scientist whom I’ve had the pleasure of knowing since the early 1990s. He organizes the Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) congress, which marks its 40th anniversary next month. Congratulations, Heinz! A past president of ECR once told you computers had no future in radiology, but you’ve proved him wrong.
Philip Ward
Editor in Chief
AuntMinnieEurope.com