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PET shows amyloid beta + tau biomarkers = Alzheimer's disease
Using PET to assess amyloid beta and tau biomarkers, researchers have found in a 30 July JAMA Neurology study that even in individuals without cognitive impairment, these biomarkers are associated with near-term progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and long-term cognitive decline.
August 11, 2022
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Imaging exams land on list of low-value care in VA system
Two of the most frequently delivered low-value medical services within the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VA) system are back imaging for patients with nonspecific low back pain and preoperative chest x-rays, a new study finds. In addition, imaging for low back pain was one of the costliest low-value services.
August 4, 2022
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ESR mourns Natalia Rotaru, 57, who died of COVID-19
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has published a tribute to Prof. Natalia Rotaru, PhD, the breast radiologist from Moldova who died at the age of 57. She was a prominent educator and author in her own country, but contracted COVID-19 while performing her clinical duties.
January 24, 2021
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Dutch survey finds second opinion reports go unread
Clinicians don't read over 11% of second-opinion radiology reports, a new survey by three radiologists from University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands has found. Ultrasound is the modality in which a second-opinion report is most likely to be ignored.
August 16, 2020
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Will 2nd COVID-19 wave be worse than the 1st?
The experiences of Singapore suggest the second wave of COVID-19 cases may be far worse than the first wave, and hospitals must prepare now to cope with a growing influx of patients, Dr. Lionel Cheng warned at an RSNA webinar on 19 June.
June 24, 2020
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Breast MRI lesion score can cut unnecessary biopsies
A lesion classification scheme named after breast MRI pioneer Dr. Werner Kaiser may help prevent anywhere from 45% to 72.5% of unnecessary breast biopsies in high-risk patients, Austrian researchers have found. The tool also refutes the notion of benign-appearing cancers.
June 14, 2020
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Breast screening set to resume soon in Sweden and Hungary
An imaging facility in Sweden plans to restart breast cancer screening in the next week or two, and clinics across Hungary expect to start screening patients regularly from 1 June, expert sources have revealed to AuntMinnieEurope.com.
May 12, 2020
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New Swedish study proves breast screening's value
A new study of mammography screening in Sweden may not settle the debate over whether screening or therapy should get the credit for the drop in breast cancer mortality, but it does cast a vote in mammography's favor by finding a 41% mortality reduction.
May 10, 2020
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How medical imaging can adapt to life after COVID-19
As the COVID-19 crisis recedes, radiology departments will return to normal operations. But the transition will not be as easy as flipping a switch, and they will have to balance clinical assessment, ethical judgment, and logistical planning, write Irish and U.S. authors.
May 10, 2020
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Ultrasound comes up short on early rheumatoid arthritis
Can ultrasound provide a much-needed boost for treatment decisions and outcomes in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis by targeting imaging remission? Probably not, Norwegian researchers have concluded in a new study involving over 200 patients.
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Swiss-led team shines light on training in prostate MRI
By Maryam Payne
Training in prostate multiparametric MRI interpretation results in similar levels of competence for urology and radiology trainees, according to a new study.
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T1/T2-weighted MRgFUS ratio imaging improves brain lesion contrast
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T1/T2-weighted ratio imaging via MRgFUS improves chronic lesion contrast compared to T2-weighted imaging.
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Dark-field radiography improves detection of pneumothorax
By Will Morton
Adding dark-field radiography to conventional chest radiography can improve pneumothorax detection and cut reading times, German researchers have found.
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Why we must celebrate Charles Joslin's remarkable life
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Prof. Charles Joslin died on 30 October 2025 at the age of 97. He made a huge contribution to radiation oncology, writes history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas.
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MRI safety and radiation-induced cancer risks dominate in 2025
By Philip Ward
MRI safety topics, along with the risk of cancer caused by overuse of CT, remain central themes for the European medical imaging community, according to our list of top 10 articles.
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Who's bidding for glory at the ESR's 2026 election?
By Maryam Payne
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has revealed the candidates for next year's election for Executive Council positions. Voting will last from 8 to 21 January.
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Is imaging always needed for recurring shoulder dislocations?
By Maryam Payne
A comprehensive audit has shed light on the optimum use of imaging in patients with recurrent dislocations.
December 17, 2025
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Take charge of work patterns and look after each other
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In the absence of a magical fairy godmother, we need to take charge of our own work patterns and look after each other, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie.
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12 key points to remember for AI deployment
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The AI Working Group of the ESR has released a consensus paper about the chain of responsibility for AI as a medical device regulatory compliance issue.
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Patients support AI in radiology, but not as standalone reader
By Will Morton
Most patients support the use of AI in radiology, but they’re not ready for it to act as a standalone reader, an Irish survey has found.
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Marathon training seems to have no negative impact on heart
By Amerigo Allegretto
Imaging has confirmed that endurance training by marathon runners does not appear to have long-term negative effects on the heart.
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MRI casts light on patient outcome after heart attack
By Maryam Payne
Increased volume of fat tissue around the heart tends can be associated with greater myocardial damage after a heart attack, German researchers have reported.
December 12, 2025
Cardiac MRI analysis can provide useful information on epicardial adipose tissue, infarct size, microvascular obstruction, and myocardial edema.
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