Clinical News: Page 387

AI model classifies aortic dissection, rupture on CT

By Erik L. Ridley

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can accurately detect aortic dissection and rupture on postcontrast CT images, enabling radiologists to prioritize interpretation of these emergent cases, stated the authors of an article published online on 12 September in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

September 16, 2019

AuntMinnieEurope.com Molecular Imaging Insider

By Wayne Forrest

September 15, 2019

EOS secures deal with French radiology group

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

EOS Imaging and France's largest private radiology group VIDI have announced the installation of a 10th low-dose x-ray system in the group's network. The two parties have also signed a partnership agreement to allow VIDI members fuller access to EOS' equipment.

September 15, 2019

Inquest hears how 'litter lady' died in tragic crash

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

An inquest has heard how a retired U.K. radiologist who was known as the "litter lady" because she would tirelessly clear up rubbish in the street died after being hit by a car very close to her home, according to a new report.

September 15, 2019

Training in FDG-PET/CT advances lung cancer outcome

By Wayne Forrest

Additional training in FDG-PET/CT to monitor concurrent chemotherapy for patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer can significantly extend both overall and progression-free survival, according to an international study published in the October issue of European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

September 15, 2019

Swiss cast new light on prostate cancer analysis

By Wayne Forrest

Researchers from Zurich have found gallium-68 prostate-specific membrane antigen offers better sensitivity, while multiparametric MRI provides better specificity, especially when determining tumor cell spread beyond the lymph node capsule or when prostate cancer extends into the seminal vesicles.

September 15, 2019

Novel PET method advances in traumatic brain injury

By Wayne Forrest

A research team from the U.K. and Sweden has used dynamic flortaucipir-PET imaging to show that single moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury can trigger signs of accumulation of neurodegenerative tau protein and lead to cognitive decline.

September 12, 2019

Merging PET and MRI assists in large-vessel vasculitis

By Wayne Forrest

French investigators have combined contrast-enhanced anatomic assessments of MRI with the quantitative measurement of FDG uptake in PET to accurately characterize and differentiate between inflammation and fibrosis in the aortic walls and auxiliary branches of patients with large-vessel vasculitis.

September 11, 2019

Richardson gets CE Mark for x-ray tube

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Imaging equipment parts and service provider Richardson Healthcare has received the CE Mark for its Alta750 x-ray tube.

September 11, 2019

MRI helps predict outcomes of endometriosis surgery

By Kate Madden Yee

In a new study, Belgian researchers found that MRI can predict the severity of endometriosis in women referred for surgery when it is used as a complement to transvaginal ultrasound. Results were published online on 10 September in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

September 11, 2019

Ga-68 PMSA PET/CT aids in prostate cancer recurrence

By Wayne Forrest

Italian researchers have created a gallium-68 (Ga-68) prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT-based model to accurately predict which prostate cancer patients are likely to show recurrence. Their study was published on 6 September in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

September 11, 2019

Can Sectra's success continue? | ESR issues advice on biomarkers | CT lung screening gets a boost

By Philip Ward

September 10, 2019

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