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What's the impact on image quality of iron particles from tracers?

Low-dose iron oxide tracers have a notable impact on image quality in breast MRI but not in contrast-enhanced mammography, Dutch researchers have reported.

February 7, 2024

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AI improves performance of nonradiologists in chest imaging

AI improves imaging interpretation by nonradiologist practitioners, which could aid in low-resource settings.

February 5, 2024

Elastography tracks stiffness changes in breast implants

Shear-wave elastography could be used as a risk indicator in possible cases of breast implant rupture, a study conducted in Strasbourg, France, has found.

January 29, 2024

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Conebeam CT shows superiority over mammography

In small research studies, conebeam breast CT has yielded diagnostic performance that's superior to mammography.

January 12, 2024

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VR test differentiates between novice, expert ultrasound users

An immersive virtual reality-based test can distinguish between operators with varying levels of thoracic ultrasound skill.

January 10, 2024

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CEFUS visualizes carotid plaque volume

3D contrast-enhanced fusion ultrasound (CEFUS) can analyze carotid plaque volume burden and could help monitor plaque development over time.

January 8, 2024

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AI imaging bias reduces diagnostic accuracy

Systematically biased AI imaging models lower diagnostic accuracy by over 11 percentage points.

January 3, 2024

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3D elastography performs well in automated breast volume scanning

3D elastography can be applied to an automated breast volume scanner to analyze in vivo strain images.

December 21, 2023

B-mode (a–c) and strain ratio (d–f) images of a carcinoma of unknown type in the coronal (a, d), sagittal (b, e) and transverse (c, f) planes. In the strain images (d–f), the maximal principal strain ratios are superimposed on the B-mode images of the top row. The purple arrows indicate the lesion. Image courtesy of Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. Image available for fair use under creative commons license.

CEM shows value as surveillance imaging tool

Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) has utility as a surveillance tool for women with a personal history of breast cancer.

December 13, 2023

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Swedish group issues upbeat report on mammography AI model

A mammography-based AI model has performed well across European screening populations, according to a study conducted at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.

December 11, 2023

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GE highlights new CT, molecular imaging scanners at ECR 2026

A new photon-counting scanner and two molecular imaging systems were among the highlights for GE HealthCare at ECR 2026.

Development of CAD in a 43-year-old male smoker, with atypical chest pain, hypercholesterolemia, and a family history of CAD. At baseline, the coronary artery calcium score was zero (A), and the coronary CT angiogram was normal (B). Noncontrast CT chest (C) 10 years later showed calcified plaques in the right coronary artery and left circumflex coronary artery.

Identifying CAD risk over time: A SCOT-HEART trial analysis

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Video from ECR: Saif Afat takes radiology outside the reading room

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Google AI Studio shows potential for AI-based lung cancer detection

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Video from ECR: MRI safety expert highlights role of national guidance in Europe

Doubts cast on clinical readiness of ChatGPT-5

By Maryam Payne

GPT-5 remains far from being ready for clinical application or standalone diagnostic use, a novel analysis has found.

January 27, 2026

AI detects tuberculosis on photos of chest x-rays

Mobile phone-based analog radiographic image analysis could represent an easily implementable tool.

January 27, 2026

A sample input analyzed by the AI model. The film chest x-ray was photographed with a Sony Cyber-shot 20.1 MP digital camera.

ESR reveals plans for 3 organ-based scientific journals

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is moving ahead with plans to publish three new organ-based spinoff scientific journals.

January 26, 2026

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ESR announces results of 2026 election

By Amerigo Allegretto

Prof. Emanuele Neri from Pisa, Italy, has won the election to become the ESR's next second VP. This means he will be ESR president in 2028-2029, ECR 2029 president, and chair of the ESR Board in 2029-2030.

January 23, 2026

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Susceptibility-weighted imaging enters clinical arena

Susceptibility-weighted imaging has emerged as a valuable tool for the diagnosis of different brain pathologies, and radiologists must understand the principles and the clinical applications.

January 22, 2026

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Medicolegal case hits the headlines in Ireland

By Maryam Payne

A surgeon has admitted to misconduct in an investigation into a teenager's death. He failed to review CT scans of a tumor with a radiologist before performing an operation.

January 21, 2026

What's AI's impact on radiologist burnout?

Despite optimism about AI implementation in radiology, how AI affects radiologist burnout in the real-world remains a "black box," researchers have found.

January 21, 2026

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Injuries in musicians pose serious diagnostic challenge

By Dr. Rajesh Botchu

Many musicians suffer from postural injuries, ergonomic and orthopedic issues, and performance-related illnesses, but imaging can often help in these cases.

January 20, 2026

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Teleradiology at an inflection point: Growth potential amid market rivalry

By Amy Thompson

Market analyst Amy Thompson of Signify Research discusses recent trends in the teleradiology sector.

January 19, 2026

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Attention turns to value of AI updates in breast screening

By Maryam Payne

A research group from Oslo has found that the net clinical benefit of using updated versions of AI in breast screening remains unknown.

January 19, 2026

Left craniocaudal and mediolateral oblique mammograms in a 53-year-old woman with an invasive 4-mm histologic grade 1 screen-detected cancer. The exam-level AI score for v1.7 was 5 and 10 for v2.1 (increased AI score). The red circles mark the location of the tumor.

How can radiology protect patients’ rights in era of AI?

By Maryam Payne

Radiologists must ensure that AI does not impede the rights of patients, a legal expert notes in a commentary published on 13 January by European Radiology.

January 16, 2026

Better CT reporting can boost care in pancreatic cancer

CT reporting often contributes to inconsistencies in pancreatic cancer staging and resectability assessment, but synoptic reporting with standardized templates may provide a solution.

January 15, 2026

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