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Contrast-enhanced mammo effective in detecting breast lesions

While contrast-enhanced spectral mammography is a relatively new technique, two Egyptian studies are showing the advantage of using the technology for the detection of breast lesions, and compare it favorably with more established imaging modalities.

April 24, 2014

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CT perfusion useful for evaluating small esophageal tumors

CT perfusion can be used to evaluate esophageal cancers with small tumor diameters that are not amenable to assessment with PET/CT, according to a new study by Turkish researchers presented at ECR 2014 earlier this month.

March 20, 2014

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Medical imaging plays role in diagnosis and follow-up of MERS

Patients with Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) have a unique presentation that clinicians are learning to recognize -- and medical imaging plays a role in both diagnosing and following up cases, according to researchers from Saudi Arabia in a new paper in Annals of Internal Medicine.

February 2, 2014

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Arab Health 2014 offers revamped radiology congress

Attendees of the radiology sessions at Arab Health 2014 next week will be treated to an additional day of presentations and sessions dedicated to radiographers and radiologic technologists. The sessions also have a new name -- Total Radiology -- which reflects a broader focus on medical imaging.

January 21, 2014

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Coronary CTA identifies patients at risk of coronary syndrome

A negative coronary CT angiography (CTA) has a high predictive value for ruling out acute coronary syndrome and can decrease the hospital stay of patients who come to emergency rooms complaining of severe chest pain, according to a new study conducted in Saudi Arabia.

January 18, 2014

Multislice CT detects liver transplant complications

Multislice CT is a noninvasive and accurate way to detect postoperative complications in liver transplant recipients and the best option for confirming vascular complications, according to a study from Dr. Omar Abdelaziz and colleagues at Cairo University.

January 5, 2014

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Developmental venous anomalies can be overlooked on MRI

Developmental venous anomalies may be the most frequently encountered cerebral vascular malformations, but they can often be overlooked on MRI findings, according to a new study from Turkey that offers some tips on identifying the conditions on MRI exams.

December 25, 2013

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Saudi hospital successfully implements IORT for breast cancer

Intraoperative radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer was successfully implemented in a hospital in Saudi Arabia, spurring more installations in the region, according to a presentation by Dr. Yasir Bahadur at last week's RSNA meeting.

December 9, 2013

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Study finds positive radiation dose trends in Iran

A study of occupational radiation dose and errors in film badge use by CT staff at a university hospital in Iran found that radiation exposure remained low and errors declined over a 20-year period, despite an annual increase in the number of patients undergoing scans.

November 27, 2013

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Dubai Hospital reduces CT patient dose through monitoring

Faced with a doubling of CT volume in their healthcare system over the past five years, researchers from Dubai Hospital used a program of continuous monitoring and action to substantially reduce radiation dose to adult and pediatric patients undergoing common CT exams.

October 30, 2013

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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.

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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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