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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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Correlative mammographic, sonographic and histopathological findings in a 29-year-old woman presenting with a palpable left axillary lump, subsequently shown to be accessory breast tissue. (a) Ultrasound, left breast, 12 o’clock position: A 10 mm partially irregular hypoechoic lesion with internal calcific foci, located 1 cm from the nipple.
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Breast screening in younger women may be useful, review finds
Breast cancer screening in women under age 50 may be useful in some cases, review findings show.
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RANZCR case series reveals CT's role in identifying ovarian torsion
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Music lowers anxiety, pain for women undergoing mammography
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Research team casts new light on Cryptococcus infection
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Breast screening in younger women may be useful, review finds
By Maryam Payne
Breast cancer screening in women under age 50 may be useful in some cases, review findings show.
November 6, 2025
Correlative mammographic, sonographic and histopathological findings in a 29-year-old woman presenting with a palpable left axillary lump, subsequently shown to be accessory breast tissue. (a) Ultrasound, left breast, 12 o’clock position: A 10 mm partially irregular hypoechoic lesion with internal calcific foci, located 1 cm from the nipple.
RANZCR case series reveals CT's role in identifying ovarian torsion
By Maryam Payne
To ensure timely diagnosis and treatment of ovarian torsion, clinicians must recognize its signs on CT imaging.
November 5, 2025
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Music lowers anxiety, pain for women undergoing mammography
By Amerigo Allegretto
Music being played during mammography exams may ease anxiety and pain for women, improving their overall satisfaction.
November 4, 2025
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Research team casts new light on Cryptococcus infection
By Maryam Payne
Researchers have described the imaging findings of Cryptococcus infection, which is endemic to Australia and Papua New Guinea.
November 4, 2025
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Christiane Kuhl gives insights to Der Spiegel
By Liz Carey, Philip Ward
Breast imaging pioneer Prof. Dr. Christiane Kuhl has given a Q&A interview to the German news magazine Der Spiegel. She's also spoken about her love of riding horses during her leisure time.
November 3, 2025
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Merger of radiology and pathology: What’s the next step?
By Frances Rylands-Monk
For integration to go ahead, structured reciprocal conversations between all stakeholders are vital, and turf battles must not be allowed to derail the process, says Prof. Evis Sala.
November 3, 2025
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Nordic survey pinpoints motivators and obstacles in research
By Maryam Payne
What factors inspire radiologists to engage in research? And what factors prevent them from doing so? A survey from the Nordic region provides some answers.
October 31, 2025
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A guide to challenging conversations
By Dr. Susan Shelmerdine
Tough discussions are common in radiology, but you can turn them to your advantage, says Dr. Susan Shelmerdine. She has top tips on how to handle awkward situations.
October 31, 2025
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Imaging team reflects on 20 years of orbital ultrasound, MRI
By Philip Ward
Four experienced pediatric radiologists have shared two decades of knowledge and expertise of orbital anatomy and pathology in new research.
October 30, 2025
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Mirai shows promise for detecting interval breast cancers
By Amerigo Allegretto
The AI risk prediction model Mirai has shown promise for detecting interval breast cancers from screening mammograms, according to Prof. Fiona Gilbert.
October 29, 2025
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German group shows how to optimize whole-body MRI
By Maryam Payne
Researchers from Heidelberg and Hannover have tried to establish the most effective protocol for whole-body MRI for cancer detection in patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
October 29, 2025
Sequences included in the study MRI protocol: (a) coronal TIRM (turbo inversion recovery magnitude) sequence, (b) coronal T1-weighted sequence, (c) axial FLAIR (fluid-attenuated inversion recovery) sequence (head only), (d) axial T2-weighted fast spin-echo sequence (HASTE), (e) axial diffusion-weighted imaging (b-value 900), (f) an axial ADC map, (g) axial T1-Dixon water-only images before contrast agent, and (h) after administration of contrast agent.
Team Sicily shines light on imaging of gunshot wounds
By Philip Ward
New analysis from Italy shows that forensic radiology training significantly boosts postmortem CT reliability and enables radiologists to recognize injury patterns specific to firearm-related fatalities.
October 28, 2025
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