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New device can measure PET radiotracer concentration
Static PET images enable a qualitative assessment of the distribution of a radiotracer, but to improve disease prediction, a more quantitative approach is required. A retired radiation oncologist and an electrical engineer have joined forces to develop a clinically useful device.
September 26, 2018
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MRI quantifies magnetic targeting of tumors
To avoid the adverse impact of chemotherapy on healthy tissue, a useful targeting mechanism is to magnetically guide nanocarriers of toxic drugs to tumors using an applied magnetic field. The method is cheap and easy, but it lacks a quantifiable way of evaluating targeting efficiency.
August 19, 2018
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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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DEXA receives major boost for osteoporosis screening
By Will Morton
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
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PET scans can reduce unnecessary lymph node procedures
By Will Morton
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
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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
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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
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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?
By Will Morton
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
By Will Morton
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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