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MRI sheds light on axial spondyloarthritis

In cases of axial spondyloarthritis, always adopt a multidisciplinary approach and interpret images in a clinical context, award-winning Spanish researchers have urged.

January 25, 2024

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Irish radiologist returns to work after 3-week suspension

Dr. Martin Schranz, the senior radiologist suspended by the Health Service Executive just before Christmas, returned to work on 15 January, according to Irish media reports.

January 16, 2024

The HSE is the publicly funded organization providing health and personal social services across Ireland. Photo courtesy of Stephen Barnes / Alamy Stock Photo.

Week in Review: AI reimbursement proves tricky | Irish row rumbles on | Cannabis and the brain

Until reimbursement issues are sorted out, widespread implementation of radiology AI is very unlikely to happen, and industry analyst Sanjay Parekh, PhD, addressed the topic in a recent column. Click "Read More" for our top articles of the week.

January 11, 2024

Cannabis and the brain: What's the long-term impact?

Researchers in New Zealand have used MRI to evaluate the effects of cannabis on the aging brain. We caught up with Rebecca Lee for an update.

January 9, 2024

Suspended Irish radiologist refuses to stay silent

Dr. Martin Schranz, the senior Irish radiologist who was suspended by University Hospital Kerry (UHK) just before Christmas, is not keeping a low profile.

January 9, 2024

Management wants to privatize the radiology department at University Hospital Kerry in Tralee, on the west coast of Ireland, according to Dr. Martin Schranz. Photo courtesy of Michael Diggin / Alamy Stock Photo.

Week in Review: Controversy breaks out in Kerry | Lessons of cyberattack | Brain tumors in melanoma cases

After his tweet about an empty hospital vending machine went viral, the end of Dr. Martin Schranz's year took quite a turn. Click "Read More" for more on this story and a roundup of the week's top stories.

January 4, 2024

Suspension of senior Irish radiologist sparks lively debate

A consultant radiologist in County Kerry has been suspended, and he's convinced this was due to a critical message he shared on social media.

January 2, 2024

Dr. Martin Schranz worked at University Hospital Kerry in Tralee, on the west coast of Ireland, for nearly 15 years. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Cassan / Alamy Stock Photo.

Week in Review: DBT-guided biopsies gather pace | Signs and breast imaging | Top 10 articles for 2023

Keep a watchful eye on digital breast tomosynthesis-guided biopsies in 2024. That’s the opinion of researchers in Madrid, who are convinced that these biopsies are fast becoming a more attractive option.

December 21, 2023

Clinical support builds for DBT-guided breast biopsies

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)-guided biopsy offers a viable option for lesions detected by MRI and contrast-enhanced mammography, Spanish researchers have found.

December 20, 2023

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Digital breast tomosynthesis-guided biopsies are fast becoming a more attractive option. That’s the key finding of a new analysis from Madrid. Click "Read More" for more on this story and other top women's imaging news.

December 19, 2023

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SIRM 2026 in Milan with focus on digital transformation

The biennial congress of the Italian Society of Medical and Interventional Radiology brings specialties together, with a strong focus on early-career radiologists.

Siemens Healthineers posts strong Q4, plans name change

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EUSOBI: Risk-based breast screening gains ground, but challenges remain

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SOLACE+ project to support lung cancer screening in 19 countries

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CT, MRI reveal benefits of embolization procedure for hematoma

CT and MRI outcomes support the use of meningeal artery embolization in patients with chronic subdural hematomas, a German study has found.

January 30, 2026

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Beyond commoditization: How ultrasound AI vendors can thrive

By Aiyana Amess, Mustafa Hassan

A new article from Signify Research discusses current market dynamics for ultrasound AI.

January 29, 2026

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How does F-18 flurpiridaz PET perform in clinical practice?

A Dutch study provides real-world insights into the clinical implementation of F-18 flurpiridaz PET in a diverse group.

January 28, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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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