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Genetic testing, risk assessment tied to more breast MRI uptake
Women with high-risk pathological variants for breast cancer as identified by genetic testing and risk assessment are more likely to undergo breast MRI.
January 15, 2025
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AI-supported mammography can be effective in real-world settings
A new cancer detection study from Germany has found that AI-supported mammography screening is safe and effective in a nationwide, real-world setting.
January 13, 2025
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Study: Starting breast screening at 40 is cost-effective
Starting breast cancer screening at age 40 is tied to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare spending on treatment, new research has found.
January 8, 2025
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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.
December 17, 2024
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LLMs outperform medical student in solving imaging cases
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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Womens Imaging
MRI proves vital for supplemental imaging of dense breasts
MRI is indispensable for supplemental cancer screening in women with dense breasts, German researchers stated at RSNA 2024.
December 9, 2024
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Artificial stone workers at risk of silicosis
CT shows that workers who make fashionable quartz worktops for kitchens are at risk of developing lung disease silicosis, an RSNA study has found. This is a new and emerging epidemic, an expert said.
December 3, 2024
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Womens Imaging
Most women support use of AI in breast screening
Around 90% of women feel positive about AI's use in breast cancer screening, Italian researchers have reported at RSNA 2024.
December 2, 2024
Dr. Ottavia Battaglia a radiology resident at the Istituto Europeo di Oncologia (IEO) in Milan, Italy, discussed her team's findings at RSNA 2024, showing that the majority of women are optimistic about AI's use in breast cancer screening.
Womens Imaging
How do ergonomic factors affect breast imaging quality?
It's essential to fully consider the physical surroundings of mammography rooms for optimal image quality, researchers say.
November 20, 2024
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Radiologists outperform LLMs in evaluating PI-RADS
Large language models (LLMs) are not ready to assign PI-RADS classifications for prostate cancer, a new study has found.
November 19, 2024
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Coroner investigates patient death after ID check failure
A U.K. coroner has specified that a dying woman had her cancer diagnosis delayed after the wrong patient underwent a CT scan due to staff's failure to check the person's name.
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Growth opportunities mount for molecular imaging
By Sarah-Jane James
The molecular imaging market is entering an exciting phase. Challenges such as isotope fragility, stretched replacement cycles, and reimbursement complexities are outweighed by structural growth factors.
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Radiologists deem AI x-ray reports clinically acceptable
By Will Morton
A new study has validated an AI model for generating chest x-ray reports, with more than 85% of the reports regarded as acceptable.
September 26, 2025
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How much can you save by switching off surplus CT units?
By Kate Madden Yee
A new study has quantified the financial and environmental benefits of turning off CT scanners during low-use times.
September 25, 2025
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Is it time to ditch physical exams before ultrasound?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Omitting physical examinations before ultrasound scans does not affect diagnostic outcomes, according to a Dutch study.
September 24, 2025
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Tributes flow for interventional pioneer Plinio Rossi
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
European and international societies have recognized the life and achievements of Italian radiologist Prof. Plinio Rossi, who died on 14 September.
September 24, 2025
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5 tips on how to succeed with online learning
By Dr. Chris Hammond
We attach less meaning to an online course, so we value it less, radiologist Dr. Chris Hammond writes. He gives advice on making e-learning a richer experience.
September 23, 2025
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Manslaughter trial gets underway in Rome
By Philip Ward
A preliminary hearing in the manslaughter case of three radiologists and a cardiologist has broadened the scope of liability to the clinics and insurance company involved.
September 23, 2025
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DBT plus synthesized mammo leads to fewer false-positive recalls
By Amerigo Allegretto
A German study has found that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) plus synthesized mammography leads to lower false-positive recall rates than digital mammography.
September 22, 2025
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Imaging linked to blood cancers in younger patients
By Will Morton
Researchers suggest that medical imaging may be associated with more than 10% of hematologic cancers in children and adolescents.
September 22, 2025
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Dutch authors cast light on uterine fibroids
By Maryam Payne
Researchers have shared their clinical experiences of how ultrasound and MRI can assess blood flow and vasculature in uterine fibroids.
September 19, 2025
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DL algorithm estimates lung nodule cancer risk, reduces false positives
By Kate Madden Yee
The deep-learning (DL) tool reduced false-positive results by almost 40% and showed high cancer detection rates.
September 18, 2025
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Neuroinflammation persists for 2 years in long COVID
By Will Morton
A Dutch team has used PET to reveal neuroinflammation in patients with persistent severe fatigue and difficulty concentrating more than two years after COVID-19 infection.
September 17, 2025
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