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Optical imager targets breast cancer screening
Diffuse optical imaging has been proposed as a nonionizing and relatively inexpensive alternative method for detecting breast cancers, including those in dense tissues. Now, U.S. scientists have developed a handheld optical scanner with the potential to image breast cancer in real-time.
December 30, 2015
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The farewell symposium for Prof. Henrik Thomsen was attended around 150 invited guests.
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Farewell event for Henrik Thomsen goes ahead in Denmark
Copenhagen University’s Herlev and Gentofte Hospital has hosted a farewell symposium for the contrast agent pioneer Prof. Henrik S. Thomsen. It was attended by 150 invited guests.
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Dutch team reveals growing acceptance of DBT
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PET scans identify people at early risk for cognitive decline
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Lung POCUS can boost dyspnea diagnosis in emergency setting
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Farewell event for Henrik Thomsen goes ahead in Denmark
By Maryam Payne
Copenhagen University’s Herlev and Gentofte Hospital has hosted a farewell symposium for the contrast agent pioneer Prof. Henrik S. Thomsen. It was attended by 150 invited guests.
May 9, 2025
The farewell symposium for Prof. Henrik Thomsen was attended around 150 invited guests.
Spanish group spells out pros and cons of CEM
By Philip Ward
Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) has become a second-line tool in the diagnostic and therapeutic process and is a reliable alternative to MRI for preoperative breast cancer evaluation.
May 8, 2025
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Dutch team reveals growing acceptance of DBT
By Maryam Payne
Increasing numbers of patients and staff are finding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to be an acceptable screening technique, researchers from Nijmegen have found.
May 7, 2025
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PET scans identify people at early risk for cognitive decline
By Will Morton
Amyloid PET scans in people with early signs of Alzheimer’s can identify those at higher risk of progressing to cognitive decline.
May 6, 2025
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Lung POCUS can boost dyspnea diagnosis in emergency setting
By Amerigo Allegretto
Point-of-care lung ultrasound may be useful in the emergency department for diagnosing dyspnea, researchers say.
May 5, 2025
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RCR survey identifies lack of knowledge of AI use
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Less than half of the British public is aware of AI being used in healthcare, according to a survey by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
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Study: Screening programs must map immigration demographics
By Maryam Payne
The main immigrant groups served by screening programs should be mapped to increase attendance and address potential inequities in healthcare delivery, according to research from Norway.
May 5, 2025
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German-led team releases findings on Pluvicto therapy
By Will Morton
New evidence supports using SPECT/CT scans along with serum PSA levels to evaluate early patient responses to Pluvicto treatment.
May 2, 2025
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Lung MRI comes of age in children
By Philip Ward
Pediatric lung MRI holds great potential as a radiation-free alternative to CT, offering superior soft-tissue contrast and functional imaging capabilities, according to award-winning research.
May 1, 2025
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Deep learning provides diagnostic boost for knee MRI
By Kate Madden Yee
A new, fast deep learning-based MRI technique shows excellent performance for diagnosing knee injuries, researchers have reported.
April 30, 2025
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Study: LLM software can help improve CT referrals
By Maryam Payne
Human experts outperformed large language model (LLM) decision support software for CT scan referrals, but adopting the tool may still enhance clinical practice, researchers have found.
April 29, 2025
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Coroner voices deep concerns over radiology services
By Philip Ward
A coroner’s report has indicated that an insufficient number of radiologists in England contributed to the death of a 17-year-old amateur boxer at Peterborough City Hospital.
April 29, 2025
The 612-bed Peterborough City Hospital, located about 70 miles north of London, is managed by North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
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