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Prostatic artery embolization gains clinical momentum
By Dr. Jamal Al Deen Alkoteesh
Prostate artery embolization has emerged as a highly promising interventional radiology procedure for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hypertrophy, Dr. Jamal Al Deen Alkoteesh told Arab Health delegates on the final day of the Total Radiology conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
January 31, 2019
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Dual-energy CT enhances segmentation for 3D printing
By Abraham Kim
Researchers from Germany and the U.S. have created 3D-printed models based on dual-energy CT scans, which improved the efficiency of image segmentation within the 3D printing workflow compared with using conventional CT, according to an article recently published online in 3D Printing in Medicine.
January 30, 2019
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FDG-PET/CT improves bladder cancer staging
By Wayne Forrest
Combining metabolic and morphologic data from FDG-PET/CT scans can significantly improve the detection of lymph node metastasis in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer before their surgery, according to a French study published online on 21 January in European Radiology.
January 30, 2019
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Canon launches new CT scanner at Arab Health
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Canon Medical Systems launched its new Aquilion Start CT scanner this week at Arab Health 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
January 29, 2019
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GE gets EMA clearance for Rapiscan stressor in FFR
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
GE Healthcare announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved its Rapiscan (regadenoson) pharmacological stress agent for on-label use in measuring fractional flow reserve (FFR) to identify hemodynamically or functionally significant stenosis.
January 28, 2019
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Novel method automates noncontrast 3D CT segmentation
By Abraham Kim
Dutch and Danish researchers have developed a fully automated technique to segment and collect measurements of the aorta from noncontrast 3D CT scans, according to an article published online on 23 January in European Radiology. The technique proved to be as effective as standard manual methods.
January 28, 2019
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Canon expands InHealth's mobile CT fleet
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Canon Medical Systems U.K. will provide four of its Aquilion Prime SP CT scanners to U.K. diagnostic services provider InHealth.
January 27, 2019
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3D printing can help reduce tumor surgery time
By Abraham Kim
Researchers from Spain have used a 3D-printed model of the thoracic wall to plan and guide tumor resection for a 64-year-old man -- allowing them to complete the surgery two hours faster than the average operating time.
January 27, 2019
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What can radiologists learn from skiers?
By Dr. Giles Maskell
Research on avalanche safety shows that training doesn't offer complete protection against making bad decisions, and well-trained, sensible people are led astray by their own cognitive biases. That rings true as much for radiology as for winter sports, Dr. Giles Maskell writes.
January 27, 2019
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To be seen or not seen, that is the question for radiology
By Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD
Once viewed as an "ancillary" service, radiology and its status and profile have risen steadily over the years, but more direct contact with patients now is essential if the profession is to rise to the next level, the Maverinck writes.
January 24, 2019
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Patients' eye shields rarely have impact on diagnosis
By Abraham Kim
Allowing patients to wear eye shields to protect the eye lens from radiation during CT scans caused some image artifacts, but these rarely affected interpretation of the examination in a new study by researchers from Germany, published online on 15 January.
January 22, 2019
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MRI takes giant strides in diagnosing sarcopenia
By Philip Ward
Prizewinning researchers from Spain are convinced that advanced MRI sequences and associated parameters are making rapid progress, and they may play a future role in monitoring the progression and treatment of sarcopenia, an increasingly common disease involving loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function due to aging.
January 21, 2019
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