Rebekah Moan[email protected]Clinical NewsHigher radiation can improve outcome in lung cancerDutch and U.S. groups reported new research findings from two studies about the use of higher radiation boost doses for lung cancer at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer world conference. The virtual event wrapped up on 31 January.February 2, 2021Clinical NewsENIGMA group aims to shine a light on brain traumaThe recently established Enhancing Neuro Imaging Genetics through Meta-Analysis (ENIGMA) working group seeks to boost large-scale cross-border collaboration and data sharing of research studies on adult moderate/severe traumatic brain injury.October 27, 2020Clinical NewsGerman investigators highlight clinical value of PET/MRIIn a study of more than 1,000 examinations, German researchers found that PET/MRI improved lesion detection by over 15% compared with PET/CT in malignant bone disease and lung cancer. Also, PET/MRI reduced ionizing radiation by nearly 80% when compared with PET/CT.September 2, 2020Clinical NewsNovel method detects metastases in endometrial cancerSwedish researchers have found that using ultrasound together with endometrial biopsy results and clinical characteristics helps predict the risk of lymph node metastases in endometrial cancer patients before surgery. They presented their findings in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology.December 30, 2019Clinical NewsAdd MRI to breast screening for fewer interval cancersIn a large Dutch study, using supplemental MRI screening in women with extremely dense breast tissue and normal mammograms resulted in significantly fewer interval cancers than using mammography alone.November 28, 2019Clinical NewsPerform biennial screening at 45, say European guidelinesA new set of guidelines from Europe advise that women should be screened for breast cancer every two to three years between the ages of 45 and 74. The authors suggest that the harm caused by annual screening may well outweigh the benefits.November 26, 2019Clinical NewsCTPA effectively rules out PE in pregnant womenA 17-year Swiss study involving pregnant women with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) has shown that CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) rarely indicates the disease and more often detects alternative diagnoses. Also, the radiation dose exposure dropped by one-third during the study period.November 20, 2019Clinical NewsStudy of 5M women shows when to start breast screeningA study of more than 5 million Swedish women released on 14 November in JAMA Oncology provides tangible guidance on when screening should begin for those with a family history of breast cancer. It suggests screening may need to start up to 14 years earlier than national guidelines recommend.November 13, 2019Clinical NewsGerman study finds mortality drop after breast screeningIn a large cohort, German researchers observed a reduction in late-stage breast cancer incidence and mortality in women screened for breast cancer, which is most likely due to screening. Also, they noticed overdiagnosis was moderate.November 13, 2019Digital X-RayGlobal team outlines how 3D x-ray can boost imagingTwo new approaches to creating 3D images using x-rays could improve screening for diseases and the study of very fast processes, as well as enable analysis of material properties and provide structural information of opaque objects with unprecedented detail, an international research team has discovered.November 29, 2018Page 1 of 1Top StoriesIndustry NewsU.K. issues advice on sedation use in radiologyThe 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.Nuclear MedicineEANM 2024 hits record attendanceClinical NewsSiemens posts strong revenues for Q4, fiscal year 2024Digital X-RayBook launch celebrates lives of global experts in radiologySponsor ContentFREE Webinar