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Nobel Prize for PET? Fireside chat with Hans Ringertz

Are we getting close to a Nobel Prize for clinical PET imaging? What does the ECR 1997 president make of ECR 2024? And should the next generation of radiologists subspecialize? We interview Prof. Hans Ringertz, an iconic figure in global radiology.

March 8, 2024

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Christiane Kuhl: Abbreviated MRI’s almost ready for clinical use

Abbreviated MRI scans taking around five minutes are very nearly ready for clinical implementation, says top breast imaging researcher Prof. Dr. Christiane Kuhl, PhD.

March 7, 2024

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Week in Review: Week in Review: Kuhl speaks on breast MRI | Radbruch talks MRI contrast safety | Radiographer gets struck off

The use of breast MRI for screening is making sustained progress, thanks in large part to the development of the abbreviated technique. That's the view of Prof. Dr. Christiane Kuhl, PhD.

March 7, 2024

Bonn or Berlin? Alex Radbruch reveals where his future lies

What's the latest on gadolinium-based MRI contrast safety? How can AI help? We caught up with Prof. Dr. Alex Radbruch, who also comments on speculation he may move from Bonn to Berlin.

March 5, 2024

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Shane Foley: Communication gap persists on patient shielding

There's still work to be done when it comes to getting the message across to patients about the pros and cons of shielding. That's the view of Shane Foley, PhD, from Dublin.

March 5, 2024

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The Viennese collection: Interviews from ECR 2024

There's such little spare time during a major international congress like ECR that you probably haven't seen our full selection of video interviews produced as part of our coverage of this year's meeting. So below you'll find our archive.

March 3, 2024

Andrea Rockall provides pointers and clues for ECR 2025

As ECR 2024 draws to a close, one person who has her attention firmly fixed on next year's congress is Prof. Andrea Rockall, who will preside over the 2025 congress (26 February to 2 March).

March 3, 2024

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Adrian Brady seeks to bring clarity and common sense to AI

The recent statement on AI issued by five top radiological societies promises to have a significant and lasting impact on the pace of clinical implementation, asserts Prof. Adrian Brady from Cork, Ireland.

March 2, 2024

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The Holloway view: Sustainability, workflow dominate in ECR 2024 exhibition

Providing firm evidence new technology is sustainable and has a positive impact on radiology workflow are the key priorities of vendors in Europe, says market guru Steve Holloway. He identifies the key industry trends.

March 2, 2024

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How was your flight? Actually, it was 22 hours by bus

Typical small talk at ECR involves asking people about their trip to Vienna. For Dr. Uliana Pidvalna, PhD, and most of her 130 Ukrainian colleagues, it was an 800+ km bus ride that took 22 hours or more.

March 1, 2024

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MRI safety panel unveils findings on patient death

An MRI scan that resulted in a patient's death deviated from national recommendations, a Finnish safety investigation has found.

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Abdominal pain? Consider fishbones

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Christiane Kuhl endorses DRG's new women’s health campaign

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Do young athletes with low back pain need advanced imaging?

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Structured reporting, AI improve chest x-ray workflows

Dutch team reveals growing acceptance of DBT

By Maryam Payne

Increasing numbers of patients and staff are finding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to be an acceptable screening technique, researchers from Nijmegen have found.

May 7, 2025

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PET scans identify people at early risk for cognitive decline

Amyloid PET scans in people with early signs of Alzheimer’s can identify those at higher risk of progressing to cognitive decline.

May 6, 2025

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Lung POCUS can boost dyspnea diagnosis in emergency setting

By Amerigo Allegretto

Point-of-care lung ultrasound may be useful in the emergency department for diagnosing dyspnea, researchers say.

May 5, 2025

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RCR survey identifies lack of knowledge of AI use

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Less than half of the British public is aware of AI being used in healthcare, according to a survey by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).

May 5, 2025

Study: Screening programs must map immigration demographics

By Maryam Payne

The main immigrant groups served by screening programs should be mapped to increase attendance and address potential inequities in healthcare delivery, according to research from Norway.

May 5, 2025

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German-led team releases findings on Pluvicto therapy

New evidence supports using SPECT/CT scans along with serum PSA levels to evaluate early patient responses to Pluvicto treatment.

May 2, 2025

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Lung MRI comes of age in children

Pediatric lung MRI holds great potential as a radiation-free alternative to CT, offering superior soft-tissue contrast and functional imaging capabilities, according to award-winning research.

May 1, 2025

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Deep learning provides diagnostic boost for knee MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

A new, fast deep learning-based MRI technique shows excellent performance for diagnosing knee injuries, researchers have reported.

April 30, 2025

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Study: LLM software can help improve CT referrals

By Maryam Payne

Human experts outperformed large language model (LLM) decision support software for CT scan referrals, but adopting the tool may still enhance clinical practice, researchers have found.

April 29, 2025

Coroner voices deep concerns over radiology services

A coroner’s report has indicated that an insufficient number of radiologists in England contributed to the death of a 17-year-old amateur boxer at Peterborough City Hospital.

April 29, 2025

The 612-bed Peterborough City Hospital, located about 70 miles north of London, is managed by North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

Displaced Ukrainians at higher risk of advanced breast cancers

By Amerigo Allegretto

Displaced Ukrainian women have double the odds of having advanced-stage breast cancer compared with Polish citizens.

April 28, 2025

Model using liver MRI helps predict cardiac risk

By Maryam Payne

Deep learning applied to liver MRI scan data can predict cardiovascular disease development, a German study has shown.

April 28, 2025

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