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Study: Laxative-free CT colonography excels

Laxative-free CT colonography now rivals the results obtained with a conventional cathartic bowel preparation. A large series performed with only low-dose iodinated contrast fecal tagging was highly accurate for detecting polyps 6 mm and larger, and was well accepted by patients, according to a new Spanish study in European Radiology.

January 29, 2012

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Follow-up protocol performs well in CT lung screening

Swiss researchers have reported good results with a protocol for working up patients with nodules found on CT lung screening, according to an article in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. The algorithm produced low false-positive rates, and could make the establishment of large-scale CT screening programs more feasible.

January 26, 2012

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Study validates new technique for CT colonography

Researchers at University College London and software developer Medicsight have validated and improved a technique that automatically registers prone and supine images on CT colonography. They believe the algorithm is robust enough for daily clinical use.

January 19, 2012

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MRI shows potentially grave extracardiac findings

Cardiac MRI finds significant numbers of extracardiac findings in patients with suspected heart disease, and as many as 20% are potentially serious, according to a Swiss study in European Radiology. The prevalence of extracardiac findings has been investigated using CT but less with MRI.

January 18, 2012

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Cardiac Imaging

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January 9, 2012

CT proves accurate in noncalcified plaque detection

In a direct comparison between multidetector-row CT and intravascular ultrasound, CT was nearly as accurate for detecting both calcified and noncalcified coronary artery plaque, according to a Dutch study presented at the recent RSNA meeting in Chicago.

January 9, 2012

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Molecular Imaging

Nuclear medicine radiographers struggle in survey

Nuclear medicine radiographers are well known for their skill at performing complex examinations, but they score lower overall than other subspecialties in emotional intelligence, according to a new survey that could end up arousing the curiosity of all imaging professionals, as well as testing their patience.

January 8, 2012

Advanced Visualization

Interval cancers rare after negative VC screening

Nearly all patients with negative results at screening virtual colonoscopy remain free of colorectal cancer five years later, concludes a new study in the European Journal of Radiology. However, critics contend widespread VC screening may lead to interval cancers that could be avoided if screened by colonoscopy.

January 5, 2012

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Organized Radiology Issues

European, U.S. societies publish 3D echo guidelines

A joint committee of the European Association for Echocardiography and the American Society of Echocardiography has issued the first joint guidelines for image acquisition using 3D echocardiography.

January 3, 2012

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Teleradiology brings VC to island outpost

Virtual colonoscopy outperformed optical colonoscopy in an unusual teleradiology project that successfully screened hundreds of patients in Madeira, a Portuguese island off the coast of Morocco.

December 27, 2011

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Unfilled vacancies and disparities persist in nuclear medicine

Nuclear medicine specialists have high career satisfaction, but unfilled vacancies and career disparities persist, finds a workforce survey by the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM).

Dual PET imaging in Case Two illustrates a patient with discordant disease. FDG PET (b & d) shows FDG uptake in tail of pancreas primary lesion (yellow arrow), as well as multiple hepatic metastases (yellow boxes), with enlarged liver span. DOTATATE PET on left (a) shows several hepatic metastases that do not demonstrate DOTATATE uptake above background of liver parenchyma. The liver lesions in (c) demonstrate moderate FDG uptake in liver lesions, with no corresponding DOTATATE avidity (white box) or central photopenia (white arrow). This discordance in dual PET imaging corresponds to a NETPET score of 5. This suggests de-differentiated disease and a less favorable prognosis. The patient was not suitable for Lutate treatment and received chemotherapy.

PET develops key clinical role in neuroendocrine tumors

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PET/CT visualizes complications in patients on hemodialysis

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Example of prostate zonal segmentation by the AI software in a patient. Yellow: transition zone; green: peripheral zone; red, anterior fibromuscular stroma; blue, central zone.

Zonal segmentation with AI shows promise in prostate cancer

Marion Smits talks social media, diversity and ECR 2025

By Frances Rylands-Monk

Ahead of this month's ECR, we caught up with leading researcher Prof. Marion Smits to get her latest thoughts on how radiologists use social media. She also elaborated on diversity, equity, and inclusion and other hot topics.

February 11, 2025

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Radiologist awaits sentencing after court appearance

A senior radiologist from a top cancer hospital in the U.K. has pleaded guilty to an illicit sexual encounter on a train, according to a report in the media.

February 11, 2025

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AI model detects low BMD on ankle and foot x-rays

An AI model that detects low bone mineral density (BMD) on ankle and foot x-rays could be useful for screening for osteoporosis.

February 10, 2025

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Photon-counting CT technique shows promise for liver imaging

By Kate Madden Yee

Using photon-counting CT with gadoxetate disodium can help improve liver visualization, German researchers have reported.

February 10, 2025

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Using AI with mammography can help select women for breast MRI

By Amerigo Allegretto

Dutch researchers have found that using AI with mammography can help select women at high risk of breast cancer for supplemental MRI.

February 7, 2025

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Italian radiologist faces inquiry after scanning his own cat

A radiologist is being investigated after scanning his own cat at a hospital in Aosta, Italy, according to a report in the media.

February 6, 2025

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Nordic journal posts tribute to Henrik Thomsen

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Prof. Henrik Thomsen has stepped down as chief editor of Acta Radiologica. The journal has posted a tribute to him.

February 6, 2025

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Removing breast density distribution discrepancies pays off

A Belgian study has found that remedying the impact of different imaging devices on breast density evaluations is crucial for mitigating biases.

February 6, 2025

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Wearable coil for breast MRI can bring major clinical benefits

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Supine breast MRI with a lightweight radiofrequency coil vest can provide accurate lesion positioning, Austrian researchers have reported.

February 5, 2025

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How can we improve evaluation of benign breast lesions?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Sonographic imaging descriptors and histopathological diagnoses are essential for more accurate assessment of benign breast lesions.

February 5, 2025

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Christian Loewe talks patient care, Vienna restaurants and running

By Frances Rylands-Monk

Ahead of ECR 2025, Prof. Dr. Christian Loewe explains how radiologists can brush up on their communication skills. He also gives tips on restaurants in Vienna and talks about the value of running.

February 4, 2025

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Tribunal puts focus on alcohol misuse by doctors

The case of a senior hospital doctor found unconscious by a nurse after drinking gin before an on-call shift has focused attention on how stress can lead to alcohol abuse and even addiction.

February 4, 2025

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