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Multipurpose CT lung cancer screening more cost-effective
CT lung cancer screening is likely to be more cost-effective if it is used to identify other tobacco-related conditions in high-risk people, according to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.
July 5, 2017
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Initial stress echo safe, cheap for high-risk patients
Stress echocardiography is as effective and cheaper than direct referral to invasive coronary angiography in chest pain patients with a high pretest probability of coronary artery disease -- and appears competitive with rival coronary CT angiography as an initial exam.
June 20, 2017
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Prokop: Ultrahigh-resolution CT raises the bar
SAN FRANCISCO - Exquisitely detailed ultrahigh-resolution CT is on its way thanks to several technologies, although most haven't reached the market yet, according to a presentation given by Dr. Mathias Prokop on Monday at the International Society for Computed Tomography meeting.
June 6, 2017
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MRI shows even moderate drinking harms brain
MRI results have revealed that even moderate drinking is linked to declines in brain health. The results of the 30-year study have important public health implications because alcohol consumption affects such a large percentage of the population, concludes a new study in BMJ.
June 6, 2017
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3D-printed polymer stents evolve
A new 3D-printed polymer stent overcomes many of the limitations of conventional nitinol stents for use with tissue-engineered heart valves, offering the potential of use in children, according to an article in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing.
May 29, 2017
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Fast cardiac MR scan can boost patient care
A fast and relatively cheap cardiovascular MR (CMR) scan is a cost-effective way to scan large volumes of patients with a wide range of suspected heart conditions, said researchers from Peru in a presentation on 26 May at the EuroCMR 2017 meeting in Prague.
May 25, 2017
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May 15, 2017
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Hands-on approach can bring success in cardiac training
The rising demand for cardiac imaging and the rapid development of technology mean trainees often are squeezed for time, but there are several essential ingredients for successful training in cardiac imaging that will equip facilities for the future, according to Dr. Francesca Pugliese, PhD.
May 15, 2017
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Massive cyberattack cripples U.K. health services
England and Scotland have been hit by a large-scale cyberattack that has compromised National Health Service facilities in both countries, including radiology services, according to news and social media reports from affected facilities.
May 11, 2017
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Fast-tracking of overseas radiologists looms in Australia
Radiologists keen to work in Australia may soon find it far easier to do so. Despite vocal domestic opposition, the government is forging ahead with its plan to fast-track overseas applicants for radiology jobs.
Lateral spreading tumors (LSTs). (a–c) Example of LST-non-granular (LST-NG). (a) Sagittal 2D-image with 40–400-HU abdominal window setting indicates a large 5.6-cm lesion with subtle diffuse thickening of the rectal wall (white arrows); the surface is partially covered by a thin layer of orally administered contrast agent. (b) The appearance of the villous mat on the 3D endoscopic view highlights the nodular aspect (white arrows) at the periphery of the lesion. (c) The optical colonoscopy view with the final diagnosis of a carpet villous adenoma with low-grade dysplasia. (d–f) Example of an LST-granular (LST-G) lesion. (d) Sagittal 2D image indicating nodular thickening of the rectum wall with a 10-mm nodule (white arrow). (e) The 3D endoscopic view visualized the irregular LST with a large nodule (white arrow), similar to (f) the endoscopic image obtained the same day after CTC. It confirmed the diagnosis and allowed mucosectomy with a final pathology report of a tubulous lesion with high-grade dysplasia.
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Fast-tracking of overseas radiologists looms in Australia
By Philip Ward
Radiologists keen to work in Australia may soon find it far easier to do so. Despite vocal domestic opposition, the government is forging ahead with its plan to fast-track overseas applicants for radiology jobs.
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French experts reflect on 30 years of CT colonography
By Maryam Payne
CT colonography may play a key future role in radiological staging, according to an article posted on 31 July by Insights into Imaging.
August 5, 2025
Lateral spreading tumors (LSTs). (a–c) Example of LST-non-granular (LST-NG). (a) Sagittal 2D-image with 40–400-HU abdominal window setting indicates a large 5.6-cm lesion with subtle diffuse thickening of the rectal wall (white arrows); the surface is partially covered by a thin layer of orally administered contrast agent. (b) The appearance of the villous mat on the 3D endoscopic view highlights the nodular aspect (white arrows) at the periphery of the lesion. (c) The optical colonoscopy view with the final diagnosis of a carpet villous adenoma with low-grade dysplasia. (d–f) Example of an LST-granular (LST-G) lesion. (d) Sagittal 2D image indicating nodular thickening of the rectum wall with a 10-mm nodule (white arrow). (e) The 3D endoscopic view visualized the irregular LST with a large nodule (white arrow), similar to (f) the endoscopic image obtained the same day after CTC. It confirmed the diagnosis and allowed mucosectomy with a final pathology report of a tubulous lesion with high-grade dysplasia.
In-bore MRI-targeted biopsy effective in prostate cancer
By Will Morton
Concordance between biopsy and surgical grade groups was moderate (60.2%), with a risk of undergrading, researchers reported.
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Can AI-generated translations be trusted for reports?
By Maryam Payne
German researchers have determined the clinical quality of translations by GPT-4o. The most common errors involved untranslated abbreviations and literal translations.
August 4, 2025
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AI spots breast lesions on targeted ultrasound
By Amerigo Allegretto
Combining AI with radiologist interpretation can improve breast lesion detection on targeted ultrasound.
August 1, 2025
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MRI supplies answers in complex cases of brain metastases
By Philip Ward
MRI is proving essential for detecting both parenchymal and nonparenchymal brain metastases, including those at extracranial sites, award-winning Spanish experts have found.
July 31, 2025
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MRI reveals effects of ultraprocessed food on the heart
By Kate Madden Yee
MRI shows that a higher intake of ultraprocessed food is associated with a greater burden of atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid artery.
July 30, 2025
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Dutch team pinpoints key trends in radiology AI
By Philip Ward
More radiology AI products in Europe are now supported by peer-reviewed evidence, but a critical gap still exists in demonstrating clinical impact and improved patient outcomes, a large Dutch-led study has found.
July 29, 2025
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Vicky Goh: We need better risk stratification of colon cancer
By Maryam Payne
With the shifting treatment paradigm in colon cancer, CT imaging risk stratification (or health risk screening) needs to improve, top researcher Prof. Vicky Goh has asserted.
July 29, 2025
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Thoracic experts publish post-COVID CT recommendations
By Maryam Payne
A group of thoracic radiologists has published a consensus statement on best practices in CT imaging of post-COVID patients.
July 28, 2025
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New survey shines light on diagnostic reference levels
By Maryam Payne
When it comes to the implementation of diagnostic reference levels, there's scope for improvement, a large EuroSafe survey has found.
July 28, 2025
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Embolization method validated for knee osteoarthritis cases
By Will Morton
Genicular artery embolization is safe and effective in patients with pain and disability due to knee osteoarthritis, Berlin researchers have reported.
July 28, 2025
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