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How exactly can CT radiographers help to implement AI? An Italian-led research group has provided some answers in a practical and timely study.
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CT radiographers can play key role in AI implementation
AI-driven systems significantly reduce radiation dose exposure for patients and improve diagnostic image quality in CT imaging, but the role of radiographers remains indispensable, an Italian-led study has found.
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Week in Review: Beer and gadolinium | Belgian CT safety incident | Ukraine shows true resilience
Much has been written about the discovery of gadolinium in wastewater and rivers, but its presence in beer is now also attracting interest.
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Safety concerns lead to suspension of CT service at Belgian hospital
Ten patients at a general hospital in Dendermonde, East Flanders, became unwell after undergoing CT. An investigation is underway, and the CT service was briefly suspended, according to media reports.
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Week in Review: Latest news on breast AI | Germany’s cooking robot | Up and running on Instagram
Two intriguing European breast AI studies have dominated the radiology news agenda this week.
August 22, 2025
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Week in Review: Imaging advances in Parkinson’s | Views of an AI sceptic | Our launch on Instagram
The incidence of Parkinson’s disease is rising sharply, but advances in PET scanning are bringing hope to patients, as shown by four clinical cases.
August 15, 2025
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Identifying patients with Parkinson’s disease who are at higher risk of cognitive and motor progression remains a major challenge, but PET can help greatly in these cases.
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PET proves clinical value in mapping movement disorders
Brain F-18 DOPA PET imaging is an increasingly valuable tool to study the dopaminergic pathway to differentiate Parkinson's disease from other parkinsonian syndromes.
August 14, 2025
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Week in Review: Beware of imaging mimics | Fast-tracking radiologists | Mammography quality control
Diagnosis of female reproductive tract obstruction is notoriously tricky, but the authors of a new article in the European Journal of Radiology have attempted to make the task less arduous.
August 8, 2025
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Making an accurate diagnosis in cases of female reproductive tract obstruction is often challenging, but it is vital because radiologic interpretation guides surgical management.
August 7, 2025
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Revealed: The cause of CT safety incident in Belgium
A single bottle of contaminated contrast agent was the cause of eight patients becoming unwell after undergoing CT in Dendermonde, East Flanders. Bracco has now issued a statement.
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A thoracic and cardiac radiologist, Prof. Mathieu Lederlin subspecializes in lung CT, particularly for interstitial lung diseases and lung cancer. He also performs cardiac CT and MRI, and emergency imaging. He is a member of the board of the national college of radiology (CERF) and former president of the French Society of Thoracic Imaging.
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Revealed: The cause of CT safety incident in Belgium
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
A single bottle of contaminated contrast agent was the cause of eight patients becoming unwell after undergoing CT in Dendermonde, East Flanders. Bracco has now issued a statement.
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If the patient doesn’t have cancer, then what you’re looking at probably isn’t a metastasis, Dr. Giles Maskell writes in a new column.
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Interview with JFR 2025 president: Part 1
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Ahead of France's national congress, JFR 2025, we bring you an exclusive two-part face-to-face interview with JFR 2025 President Prof. Mathieu Lederlin. Part 1 looks at lung cancer screening and how AI will play a key role.
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A thoracic and cardiac radiologist, Prof. Mathieu Lederlin subspecializes in lung CT, particularly for interstitial lung diseases and lung cancer. He also performs cardiac CT and MRI, and emergency imaging. He is a member of the board of the national college of radiology (CERF) and former president of the French Society of Thoracic Imaging.
It's time to get tough on unnecessary scans, Italians say
By Maryam Payne
The proportion of inappropriate head CT referrals remains worryingly high, and urgent action is vital to reduce unnecessary scans, a new study has found.
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fMRI: Cognitive behavioral therapy positively affects the brain
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The findings confirm the efficacy of the treatment, researchers have reported.
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Experts issue appropriate use criteria for molecular breast imaging
By Will Morton
The criteria offer use scenarios for technetium-99 (Tc-99m) sestamibi-based gamma camera imaging of the breast.
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Safety concerns lead to suspension of CT service at Belgian hospital
By Philip Ward
Ten patients at a general hospital in Dendermonde, East Flanders, became unwell after undergoing CT. An investigation is underway, and the CT service was briefly suspended, according to media reports.
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MRI shows how brain maintains 'representation' of phantom limbs
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Functional MRI has revealed how the brain preserves its sense of lost limbs, a team from a top London research facility has reported.
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Gadolinium in ... beer?
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Results from a French study offer a "snapshot" of the current status of rare earth element contamination in beverages.
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Beyond the algorithm: Embedding AI into imaging workflows
By Umar Ahmed
Integrating AI into workflow is the defining factor that determines whether a tool delivers real value or fades into irrelevance, writes market analyst Umar Ahmed.
August 26, 2025
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Ukrainian radiologists train, collaborate throughout war
By Maryam Payne
Despite the monumental challenges presented by the ongoing war, Ukrainian radiologists continue to train and collaborate, conducting programs and conferences.
August 26, 2025
Blackouts continue to be a regular part of hospital life in Ukraine. All images and video clip courtesy of Dr. Uliana Pidvalna.
CE MRI-based radiomics model captures DEB TACE-induced tumor changes
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Researchers in Germany evaluated a Siamese network model's performance in optimizing hepatocellular carcinoma treatment.
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