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Single-beat dual-source CTA shrinks contrast dose

High-quality coronary CT angiography (CTA) images can be obtained using single-beat, high-pitch, dual-source CT and ultralow contrast doses, potentially reducing the risk of contrast nephropathy in the bargain, according to a new study in European Radiology.

August 29, 2013

Mediterranean diet cuts risk in lung cancer screening subjects

Validating the advice of your health food store clerk (and possibly your Italian grandmother), a new study in the Annals of Oncology has found that several components of the Mediterranean diet are associated with significant reductions in the incidence of lung cancer in thousands of CT screening subjects.

August 26, 2013

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Cardiac Imaging

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August 12, 2013

CT perfusion can distinguish ischemic from infarcted myocardium

Dynamic perfusion CT is a young technique with a few limitations, but it can usually distinguish normal from ischemic myocardium -- and reliably separate myocardial infarction from ischemia, concluded a leading German expert at the 2013 International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT.

August 12, 2013

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Study: Diastolic dysfunction more common in men

Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction is surprisingly common in cardiovascular MRI examinations -- even in apparently healthy individuals -- and more prevalent among men than women, according to research from Portugal published online on 3 August in European Radiology.

August 12, 2013

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Patient radiation tracking system moves toward going global

A radiation patient exposure tracking system has cleared technical and political hurdles to become a useful tool for monitoring a patient's exposure history and reducing the chance of overexposure to radiation. The system will eventually be operational throughout Europe, and perhaps beyond.

July 31, 2013

Pooled blood volume dual-energy CT enters clinical arena

Pooled blood volume images from dual-energy CT can be a powerful tool to differentiate clinically important pulmonary embolism from less important filling defects, and can even help clinicians manage pulmonary hypertension, concluded a talk at the 2013 International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT.

July 25, 2013

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Cardiotoxicity from radiotherapy makes case for imaging

Radiotherapy of the lungs and heart have saved many patients' lives, but because radiation also harms the heart, the organ should generally be evaluated following cancer treatment, especially for higher-risk groups of patients, according to a Belgian-authored article in the European Heart Journal.

July 23, 2013

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Single-source CT equivalent to dual-source in TAVI planning

High-pitch single-source CT is as good as dual-source when planning for transaortic valve implantation (TAVI), an increasingly common procedure that often is effective and safer than open heart surgery, a leading European expert noted at the 2013 International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT.

July 16, 2013

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Coronary CT angiography not always first step for chest pain

Both the lowly stress test and the coronary calcium scan can help triage stable patients with chest pain, often leading to successful conservative management that sidesteps coronary CT angiography entirely, according a Dutch presentation at the International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT.

July 9, 2013

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Hybrid AI reading shows success in breast cancer screening

A Dutch team found that a hybrid reading strategy for screening mammography reduced radiologist workload by 38% without changing recall or cancer detection rates.

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Ultrasound plus MRI helps diagnose pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy

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MRI, CT findings correlate for assessing epicardial fat volume

What can we do to increase global access to imaging?

By Dr. Josh Sokol

Outreach and philanthropy will be central themes at RSNA 2024. Ahead of the congress, teleradiologist Dr. Josh Sokol explains why the radiology community must work together to improve access to imaging.

November 29, 2024

The clinical team perform an ultrasound scan at the Nyankunde Hospital, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where Dr. Warren Cooper has performed operations ranging from repairing broken bones to craniotomies for over a decade.

MRI links long-COVID brain fog to lung function

MRI shows lower pulmonary gas exchange in the lungs of long-COVID patients may be associated with cognitive symptoms, according to a study to be presented at RSNA 2024.

November 28, 2024

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McCoubrie: An epidemic of burnout has hit radiology

By Dr. Paul McCoubrie

Today’s radiologist has to shift work at an eye-watering rate, Dr. Paul McCoubrie writes. The ever growing workload is ripping the heart out of the specialty, he says.

November 27, 2024

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Siemens targets 3.3B patient touchpoints by 2030

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

In the fourth edition of its annual sustainability report, Siemens Healthineers has emphasized the need to address patient care and pressing global crises.

November 26, 2024

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Inquest into neonatal death highlights ultrasound errors

A radiologist and a sonographer failed to diagnose critical conditions in two pregnant women, including a twin baby who died three days after birth, a report has revealed.

November 26, 2024

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Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?

Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with heavy workloads and low AI acceptance.

November 26, 2024

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Functional MRI shows what motivates e-cigarette use

By Kate Madden Yee

Functional MRI indicates that e-cigarette users perceive the product as equally rewarding as money -- a finding that highlights the addictive potential of vaping.

November 25, 2024

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CT-defined CAC predicts cardiac events in lung cancer

By Kate Madden Yee

CT-defined coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores can help predict cardiovascular conditions in lung cancer patients, a German study has found.

November 25, 2024

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Bone health normal in infants exposed to HIV medication

Bone health appears to be normal in infants born to women treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate to prevent HIV infection, a South African study has found.

November 22, 2024

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Lessons from Asia: German expert reflects on Seoul trip

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

National breast cancer screening is implemented very differently in Asia, says Dr. Susanne Wienbeck. She speaks about her recent visit to the Korean Congress of Radiology.

November 22, 2024

Dr. Susanne Wienbeck is shown here with fellow speakers Dr. Manisha Bahl, from Mass General Research Institute in the U.S., and Dr. Ji Soo Choi, from Samsung Medical Center at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, and other session participants. Image courtesy of the German Roentgen Society.

Careful use of thermoprotection boosts safety in HCC cases

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Radiologists at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, have shared their 20 years of clinical experience of treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with thermal ablation.

November 21, 2024

(A) Targeted HCC in segment IV-A near the diaphragm. (B) Artificial ascites (*) created using a 6.3 Fr Dawson-Mueller catheter inserted along the inferior margin of the left hepatic lobe. (C) Satisfactory distribution of ascites beneath the diaphragm. (D) Microwave antenna inserted at the target, with mechanical leveraging performed to further accentuate the gap between the liver and diaphragm.

How do ergonomic factors affect breast imaging quality?

By Amerigo Allegretto

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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