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Study suggests short-term sleep loss hurts the heart

CHICAGO - Using cardiac MRI, researchers from Germany found that going without sleep for a short period of time appeared to affect cardiac function in radiologists. Results of the study were presented at the RSNA annual conference.

December 4, 2016

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An occasional drink doesn't hurt coronary arteries

CHICAGO - Having an alcoholic drink once or twice a day does not appear to affect the coronary arteries, based on scans with coronary CT angiography, researchers reported on 29 November at the RSNA annual meeting.

November 29, 2016

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CT, MRI find atherosclerosis in mummy hearts

CHICAGO - The mummified hearts of upper crust French folk who lived 400 years ago reveal that atherosclerosis was a prevalent disease -- at least among the well-to-do, according to a study presented this week at RSNA 2015.

December 3, 2015

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CT proves best in foiling cocaine smugglers

CHICAGO - The best way to detect illicit cocaine smuggling by body packing "mules" may be to perform CT scans of the suspects, reported a forensic radiologist at a 2010 RSNA press briefing in Chicago.

November 30, 2010

Patients with peripheral arterial disease may need cardiac imaging

As many as one in five patients being treated for peripheral arterial disease have concurrent -- but silent -- asymptomatic coronary artery disease that's severe enough to require invasive procedures, according to a study presented at the RSNA meeting earlier this month.

December 29, 2009

Caution urged on early mammography for high-risk women

Women at high risk of breast cancer should be cautious about undergoing mammography or other chest x-ray studies before the age of 30 due to the risk that radiation exposure might trigger cancer, according to research presented at last week's RSNA meeting in Chicago.

December 10, 2009

ACC study: Sequential CT delivers less radiation, good image quality

ORLANDO - Using a sequential scanning mode during coronary CT angiography studies cuts radiation dose in half without impairing image quality compared to standard retrospective spiral data acquisition, according to a study presented at this week's American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting.

March 30, 2009

Ultrasound guides treatment for long-term relief of plantar fasciitis

CHICAGO - An ultrasound-guided technique appears to provide long-term, near sequelae-free relief to patients suffering from chronic, debilitating plantar fasciitis, researchers reported at the 2008 RSNA annual meeting in Chicago.

December 1, 2008

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ASCO news: Selenium use does not interfere with radiotherapy

CHICAGO - German researchers reported that use of the nutritional supplement selenium in women who are diagnosed with gynecological cancers does not appear to compromise the effectiveness of radiation therapy. The findings could be good news for patients taking selenium for its antioxidant properties.

June 1, 2008

Ultrasound screening reveals unknown cardiovascular risk in women

Sonographic screening can correctly identify women who may be at risk of heart disease or stroke, especially when traditional risk assessment methods fall short, according to a presentation at the 2006 European Society of Cardiology's World Congress of Cardiology in Barcelona, Spain.

September 11, 2006

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ChatGPT promising as support tool for researchers getting started in AI

ChatGPT could serve as an academic reference tool for early-career radiologists and researchers.

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LLMs outperform medical student in solving imaging cases

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Irish radiologist, 37, dies of cancer

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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

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

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

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?

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

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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Overdue baby dies after scan results sent 'to nowhere'

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The results of a scan of an overdue baby with medical concerns were not sent to the mother's midwife, possibly contributing to the death of the baby.

November 20, 2024

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Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks prove safe for pain management

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks performed by emergency clinicians appear to be safe for pain management.

November 15, 2024

U.K. issues advice on sedation use in radiology

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has published a document called "Sedation, analgesia and anaesthesia in radiology." The 28-page practical guide is available for free download.

November 8, 2024

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EANM 2024 hits record attendance

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) has reported that its annual congress in Hamburg, Germany, attracted more than 8,680 participants.

November 7, 2024

Siemens posts strong revenues for Q4, fiscal year 2024

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Siemens Healthineers posted strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2024 compared with last year.

November 7, 2024

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