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Up to 20% of metastases visible on cranial MRI are found in nonparenchymal areas, so it’s important to have a comprehensive checklist to ensure all structures are thoroughly examined and nothing is overlooked, Spanish experts say.
They’ve worked hard to ensure their approach minimizes missed diagnoses and supports precise, timely interventions, ultimately improving outcomes for patients with metastatic disease. You can read more in today’s top story.
Evidence is growing about the harmful effects of ultraprocessed foods. In a new study, a group from the world-famous Johns Hopkins University has presented cardiovascular MRI findings about this topic.
Contrast-enhanced MRI and time-resolved MR angiography both play important roles in the diagnosis of pulse-synchronous tinnitus. German researchers have elaborated on this subject and the need for greater collaboration between otolaryngology, neurology, and neuroradiology.
Notable geographical variations in referral practices exist for MRI, especially for head, knees, shoulders, and lumbar spine, according to Norwegian radiologists. To address the problem, they’ve conducted a feasibility study aimed at improving radiology referral practices among general practitioners.
Finally, in case you missed it, a 61-year-old man died recently after being pulled into an MRI scanner. It appears he was wearing a 9 kg weight-training chain around his neck, and he ignored the staff’s advice not to enter the scanning area to assist his wife.
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