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Virtual autopsies get boost from cardiac imaging advances

A team from the U.K. has reported that adding cardiac CT angiography to routine CT for postmortem imaging in suspected cases of death by coronary artery disease significantly increases the accuracy of virtual autopsies.

April 8, 2013

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MRI points to distinct signature for brains of kids with migraines

Children with migraine headaches have a characteristic pattern of gray-matter changes that may be useful as a biomarker of the condition, according to Italian investigators who presented their findings at the American Academy of Neurology's 2013 annual meeting.

March 31, 2013

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Breast tomosynthesis can cut recall rate substantially

Using digital breast tomosynthesis reduced the recall rate by 74% compared with conventional 2D digital mammography in a population-based breast screening program, Italian researchers found in a study in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.

February 6, 2012

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MR scans may detect signs of early dementia in elderly

TORONTO - MRI can detect signs of white-matter hyperintensity in the elderly that may indicate three times the risk of developing dementia, according to a French study presented this week at the American Academy of Neurology's annual meeting.

April 13, 2010

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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.

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ML model using CCTA, MRI data predicts MACE in cardiac patients

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Genetic testing, risk assessment tied to more breast MRI uptake

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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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ML model using CCTA, MRI data predicts MACE in cardiac patients

By Amerigo Allegretto

A machine-learning (ML) model that includes both CCTA and stress cardiac MRI data can accurately predict major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

January 20, 2025

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Patient death prompts RCR to act on gastric bands

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

A coroner's report has led to a pledge by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) to consider how to improve identification of "slipped" gastric bands on imaging.

January 16, 2025

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Genetic testing, risk assessment tied to more breast MRI uptake

By Amerigo Allegretto

Women with high-risk pathological variants for breast cancer as identified by genetic testing and risk assessment are more likely to undergo breast MRI.

January 15, 2025

PET scans can reduce unnecessary lymph node procedures

Negative prostate-specific antigen PET scans can be used to avoid unnecessary pelvic lymph node dissection in certain prostate cancer patients undergoing radical prostatectomies.

January 10, 2025

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ChatGPT promising as support tool for researchers getting started in AI

By Amerigo Allegretto

ChatGPT could serve as an academic reference tool for early-career radiologists and researchers.

December 17, 2024

LLMs outperform medical student in solving imaging cases

By Amerigo Allegretto

Large language models (LLMs) outperformed a medical student when solving imaging cases in a quiz widely used by medical professionals.

December 16, 2024

Irish radiologist, 37, dies of cancer

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Tributes have been paid to a gifted young radiologist and mother-of-two from County Westmeath who has died from brain cancer, according to a report in the Irish media.

December 9, 2024

Symphony of radiology: RSNA unveils art winners

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The prize winners of the RSNA 2024 Art Contest are being displayed at the Learning Center at McCormick Place, Chicago, during the meeting.

December 2, 2024

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Siemens targets 3.3B patient touchpoints by 2030

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

In the fourth edition of its annual sustainability report, Siemens Healthineers has emphasized the need to address patient care and pressing global crises.

November 26, 2024

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Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?

Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with heavy workloads and low AI acceptance.

November 26, 2024

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Bone health normal in infants exposed to HIV medication

Bone health appears to be normal in infants born to women treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate to prevent HIV infection, a South African study has found.

November 22, 2024

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