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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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?
By Will Morton
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
By Will Morton
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
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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
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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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