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Nano-MRI outduels PSMA-PET/CT for prostate cancer

Clinicians looking to accurately classify suspicious lymph nodes in prostate cancer patients could have another effective noninvasive option with a unique contrast-enhanced MR imaging technique, according to a study published online on 30 January in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

February 11, 2021

One set of images (A) shows a 7-mm diameter lymph node that is positive on both nano-MRI and PSMA-PET/CT in a patient's left pararectal region. For comparison, the other set of images (B) shows a 4-mm diameter lymph node diagnosed as positive on nano-MRI (left) but negative on PSMA-PET/CT (right) with no Ga-68 PSMA tracer uptake in the region (green circle). Images courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

German team unveils progress in pancreatic cancer staging

Investigators from Heidelberg University Hospital and the German Cancer Research Center are convinced that PET/CT using a fibroblast activation protein molecule inhibitor can open up new applications in staging and restaging of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

November 3, 2020

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What does it take to run a high-quality MRI service?

Running a successful MRI service is like being the captain of a ship on the ocean, and smooth navigation depends on effective collaboration with physicists, radiographers, and others, asserts Prof. Pia Sundgren, PhD, from Lund, Sweden.

August 19, 2020

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Thermal burns account for 60% of MRI adverse events

Ten years of MRI adverse event reports show burns from coils and electrocardiography leads during scans are among the most common -- and preventable -- causes for patient injuries, according to a large study presented on Thursday at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine meeting.

August 13, 2020

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German team wins Image of the Year prize at SNMMI 2020

Researchers from Cologne, Germany, have collected the Image of the Year award from the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). Their series of PET images revealed that older patients who maintain peak cognitive skills tend to exhibit greater resistance to buildup of tau and amyloid proteins.

July 19, 2020

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Novel PET tracer can aid Alzheimer's detection

Swedish and Dutch researchers have predicted that a new PET tracer called RO-948 may become the standard method for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. They published their findings on 11 May in JAMA Neurology.

May 14, 2020

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PET tracer could more precisely diagnose Alzheimer's

A new PET tracer called RO-948 could become the standard method for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, accurately differentiating the condition from other neurodegenerative diseases, according to a study published on 11 May in JAMA Neurology.

May 12, 2020

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IAEA acts to promote COVID-19 safety in nuclear medicine

New guidance from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is designed to ensure that nuclear medicine departments across the globe keep patients and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 29, 2020

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Dutch airline makes pledge on radioisotope deliveries

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has promised to allow medical isotopes to be carried on its planes from Europe to the U.S., beginning on 27 April. The move is designed to keep supplies moving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 23, 2020

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How is global radiology bearing up in COVID-19 pandemic?

Imaging professionals from across the world shared their experiences of COVID-19 in a virtual roundtable on 15 April, organized by the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and the Society for MR Radiographers and Technologists.

April 16, 2020

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U.K. issues advice on radiology life cycle

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has released a report designed to standardize terminology for communicating processes, performance, and measurement. It's available for free download.

From the right: Lorena Boix-Alonso, deputy director general of EC DG SANTE; Prof. Luis Martí-Bonmatí; and Christiane Kirketerp de Viron, acting director, Digital Society, Trust and Cybersecurity, EC DG CNECT. Photo courtesy of EUCAIM.

Brussels summit highlights AI's role in precision medicine

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U.K. issues advice on radiology life cycle

By Maryam Payne

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has released a report designed to standardize terminology for communicating processes, performance, and measurement. It's available for free download.

February 21, 2025

Brussels summit highlights AI's role in precision medicine

By Maryam Payne

The European Commission, ESR, and EUCAIM have held a meeting in Brussels about how to use health data and AI to advance cancer detection and treatment.

February 19, 2025

From the right: Lorena Boix-Alonso, deputy director general of EC DG SANTE; Prof. Luis Martí-Bonmatí; and Christiane Kirketerp de Viron, acting director, Digital Society, Trust and Cybersecurity, EC DG CNECT. Photo courtesy of EUCAIM.

CDSS fails to reduce inappropriate imaging orders

Implementing a clinical decision support system (CDSS) had little effect on reducing inappropriate imaging orders by referrers in three German university hospitals.

February 14, 2025

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Using AI with mammography can help select women for breast MRI

By Amerigo Allegretto

Dutch researchers have found that using AI with mammography can help select women at high risk of breast cancer for supplemental MRI.

February 7, 2025

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Nordic journal posts tribute to Henrik Thomsen

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Prof. Henrik Thomsen has stepped down as chief editor of Acta Radiologica. The journal has posted a tribute to him.

February 6, 2025

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How can we improve evaluation of benign breast lesions?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Sonographic imaging descriptors and histopathological diagnoses are essential for more accurate assessment of benign breast lesions.

February 5, 2025

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Is herpes infection protective in early Alzheimer’s disease patients?

In a recent French study with “unexpected” results, patients infected with herpes had fewer signs of brain deposits associated with Alzheimer’s disease than uninfected patients.

February 3, 2025

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Ultrafast MRI proves value for classifying breast cancers

By Amerigo Allegretto

An ultrafast MRI-based radiomics examination performs just as well as standard MRI and is not dependent on radiologist experience, new research has found.

February 3, 2025

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ESR announces 2025 election results

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has released its leadership results following completion of the January 2025 election process. Voter turnout was less than 9%.

January 30, 2025

What brain mechanisms drive depression in older adults?

A Belgian PET study has shown that mechanisms other than amyloid brain deposits may underlie depressive symptoms in people later in life.

January 24, 2025

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German team supports use of endovascular thrombectomy

Researchers from Hamburg say endovascular thrombectomy is a safe and effective option in cases of acute extracranial internal carotid artery occlusions.

January 23, 2025

Images in a 74-year-old male patient who presented at the hospital with acute symptoms of a right hemispheric ischemic stroke and a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score of 24. (A) Nonenhanced CT image shows no signs of early infarction, whereas (B) CT perfusion image shows a large perfusion deficit in the territory of the middle cerebral artery and anterior cerebral artery caused by an extracranial occlusion in the right internal carotid artery. (C) Digital subtraction angiography shows the occlusion in the C1 segment. The extracranial occlusion was passed, reperfused, and subsequently stented (D, E). The final contrast injection did not reveal any intracranial occlusions within the territory of the internal carotid artery (F). At the 24-hour follow-up, there was no infarction on (G) the nonenhanced CT image, and the NIHSS score had decreased to 3 points. Image courtesy of RSNA.

DEXA receives major boost for osteoporosis screening

Greater emphasis looks set to be put on the use of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for osteoporosis screening.

January 22, 2025

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