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Digital X-Ray
Team Madrid seeks to minimize radiation dose in spine x-ray
A single-exposure x-ray system allows optimization of radiation dose in spinal exams and has great potential for reducing artifacts, Spanish researchers insist.
September 12, 2024
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Ultrasound
Ultrasound proves effective in penile emergencies
Spanish researchers are convinced that ultrasound can often provide the answers for patients who present with a penile fracture and other painful conditions.
August 29, 2024
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Molecular Imaging
PET/CT provides clarity in pleural mesothelioma cases
Metabolic tumor volume is a relatively accurate predictor of outcomes in pleural mesothelioma treated with immunotherapy, according to a Norwegian-led PET/CT study.
August 15, 2024
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Imaging Informatics
Survey pinpoints evolving trends in training needs and habits
A large European survey has found live educational events remain as popular as ever, but e-learning is poised for continued growth, particularly among younger colleagues.
August 8, 2024
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CT
Sustainability rises up radiology's global agenda
Strong and concerted action is needed to limit the impact of medical imaging on the environment, according to speakers at a special session held at the annual meeting of the European Society of musculoSkeletal Radiology.
June 28, 2024
Members of the ESSR panel discussion. From the left: Dr. Vid Matišić, member of ESSR Young Club and radiology resident at St. Catherine Specialty Hospital in Zagreb; Dr. Barbora Horehleďová, chair of ESSR Young Club and radiology and nuclear medicine resident at Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands; Dr. Marco Curti, congress youth director at ESSR 2024; Prof. Juerg Hodler, president of the International Skeletal Society and professor of radiology at Zurich University Hospital; and Prof. Mario Maas, past president of ESSR and professor of radiology at the University of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam University Medical Center. All photos courtesy of ESSR.
3D Printing
3D printing plays key role in managing aortic wall disease
Modern 3D printing techniques can be of great value in the management of patients with aortic wall disease, but implementation requires technical knowledge, patience, and rigorous attention to detail.
June 10, 2024
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Advanced Visualization
Radiology's visualization tools can transform surgical practice
The clinical integration of 3D printing and extended reality technologies is having a growing impact on patient care by improving surgical planning and aiding simulations to guide procedures in real-time.
June 7, 2024
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MRI
Gadolinium waste in Japanese river rises 8-fold in 24 years
Pollution from gadolinium-based contrast agents used in MRI increased 7.7 times over two decades in the Tone River, located north of Tokyo. The finding has shocked the study's lead author.
June 3, 2024
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CT
10 tips on how to reduce errors in emergency CT
Keep in mind the underlying causes of diagnostic errors in CT in the emergency room, stay aware of the risk of oversights, and develop methods to avoid potential issues, award-winning researchers say.
May 28, 2024
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Womens Imaging
Dutch cast new light on attendance rates for MRI screening
The willingness of women with dense breasts to reattend for MRI screening is high, but more effort must be made to improve the overall patient experience if widespread supplemental MRI screening is to be implemented, Dutch researchers say.
April 24, 2024
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Molecular Imaging
Neuroinflammation persists for 2 years in long COVID
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.
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ChatGPT gathers momentum in MR imaging
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CT
Low-dose CT ties emphysema to mortality in previous smokers
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Medical, Legal, and Practice
Scientific freedom requires vigilance, warns Hamm
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Ukrainian radiologists train, collaborate throughout war
By Maryam Payne
Despite the monumental challenges presented by the ongoing war, Ukrainian radiologists continue to train and collaborate, conducting programs and conferences.
August 26, 2025
Blackouts continue to be a regular part of hospital life in Ukraine. All images and video clip courtesy of Dr. Uliana Pidvalna.
CE MRI-based radiomics model captures DEB TACE-induced tumor changes
By Liz Carey
Researchers in Germany evaluated a Siamese network model's performance in optimizing hepatocellular carcinoma treatment.
August 25, 2025
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Imaging casts new light on war injuries
By Maryam Payne
Pulmonary thrombosis can easily be underestimated in patients with acute trauma injuries associated with conflict, according to a study in European Radiology.
August 25, 2025
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Hybrid AI reading shows success in breast cancer screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
A Dutch team found that a hybrid reading strategy for screening mammography reduced radiologist workload by 38% without changing recall or cancer detection rates.
August 22, 2025
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Cooking robot gets rave reviews in Tübingen
By Steven Patrick Pohl
Hospital food doesn’t have to be drab and dreary. The installation of a new machine in Southwest Germany is winning praise from the medical imaging community.
August 21, 2025
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Ultrasound plus MRI helps diagnose pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy
By Kate Madden Yee
The two modalities complement each other for this indication, according to a team of Turkish researchers.
August 20, 2025
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Pressure grows for more rigorous financial disclosure
By Maryam Payne
An investigation published on 17 August in the European Journal of Radiology looks set to focus attention on the payments made to medical doctors by device manufacturers.
August 19, 2025
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MRI, CT findings correlate for assessing epicardial fat volume
By Kate Madden Yee
Increased volume of epicardial adipose tissue may be linked to cardiovascular disorders, Swedish researchers have reported.
August 19, 2025
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ESR survey put focus on radiology subspecialization
By Liz Carey
An ESR survey has shed light on the current status of radiology subspecialization recognition across Europe.
August 18, 2025
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Algorithms from AI mammography challenge perform well
By Amerigo Allegretto
A multinational team has found that algorithms from the RSNA Breast Cancer Detection AI Challenge maintained high sensitivity while keeping recall rates low.
August 18, 2025
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Swiss expert advocates regulation for AI in radiation safety
By Maryam Payne
The use of AI in radiation protection requires regulation to ensure patient safety and better patient outcomes, according to senior radiologist and AI-transition facilitator Dr. Hugues Brat.
August 18, 2025
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New data cements AI's role in breast screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
AI continues to show significant clinical promise as a second reader for breast cancer screening, a new Dutch study shows. We have a video interview with Dr. Ritse Mann.
August 15, 2025
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