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ISCT: Dual-energy virtual colonoscopy simplifies cancer staging

SAN FRANCISCO - Dual-energy virtual colonoscopy may be able to replace several other exams for colorectal cancer patients -- all while streamlining staging, surgical planning, and the search for metastases, according to research presented last week at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) meeting.

June 20, 2011

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Incidentally detected calcium predicts cardiovascular events

Incidentally detected findings at routine chest CT -- especially coronary and aortic calcifications -- are a strong predictor of future cardiovascular events, researchers from the Netherlands reported in European Radiology.

June 9, 2011

Most extracardiac incidentals are better left unfound

Discovering incidental CT findings such as lung nodules when scanning patients with suspected heart disease does more harm than good, according to a cardiac imaging expert who spoke at the recent British Institute of Radiology President's Conference.

May 30, 2011

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Calcium scoring technique skips separate CT scan

Australian researchers have combined coronary CT angiography and coronary artery calcium scoring in a single scan, saving time and reducing CT radiation dose by at least one-third.

May 17, 2011

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Coronary CTA accuracy equivalent to angiography

Aided by an enhanced reference standard that makes the best of two competing scans for evaluating coronary artery disease, coronary CT angiography (CTA) is just as accurate as conventional angiography for detecting significant coronary artery stenosis, according to a new study.

May 12, 2011

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Wider use of texting can improve communication and workflow

Texting via SMS (short message service) is by far the most reliable way to communicate important information to patients, radiologists, and even referring physicians, according to researchers from Saudi Arabia.

May 9, 2011

MRI still no match for CT in cystic fibrosis

The key imaging components of cystic fibrosis of the lungs are bronchiectasis and air trapping. For evaluating both, CT remains far and away the superior imaging modality despite radiation concerns, and despite recent improvements in MRI techniques, according to a study from Italy and the Netherlands.

April 26, 2011

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Some DSCT chest scans permit coronary evaluation

High-pitch chest imaging with dual-source CT (DSCT) is robust enough to image the coronary arteries in many patients -- despite fast heart rates and nongated CT acquisitions, according to a study conducted by a French group that included Dr. Martine Rémy-Jardin.

April 25, 2011

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Italian VC surveillance patients won't wait

In results that run counter to a U.S. center's experience, Italian patients undergoing virtual colonoscopy screening won't wait three years for surveillance and follow-up of small polyps as an alternative to colonoscopy, according to a new study from the University of Pisa.

April 13, 2011

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PE defect size on CT correlated to poor clinical outcomes

Perfusion defect size on dual-energy CT of pulmonary embolism (PE) is an independent predictor of both right heart strain and patient outcomes, concludes a new study by German and U.S. researchers. On the other hand, lab markers such as D-dimer results showed only weak correlations.

April 3, 2011

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15 years of top stories: Which are the standouts?

To mark the 15th anniversary of AuntMinnieEurope and the retirement of Editor-in-Chief Philip Ward, we present a list of the 15 all-time favorite articles.

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Unfilled vacancies and disparities persist in nuclear medicine

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.

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Virtual reality initiates a paradigm shift in learning

Applying virtual reality and augmented reality technology to abdominal ultrasound exams can boost the spatial understanding and procedural skills of trainees.

December 19, 2024

Ultrasound is an operator-dependent technique, the success of which rests on good training. All figures courtesy of Dr. Pasquale Maria Parrella et al and ESR EPOS database.

8 steps to creating 3D printed models from CT scans

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

The emergence of 3D printed models costing as little as €20 each represents a sustainable way of enhancing surgical planning and medical communication.

December 19, 2024

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Ultrahigh-field MRI, medicolegal and safety topics dominate

The clinical potential of 11.7T MRI, along with medicolegal investigations and patient safety, feature strongly in Aunt Minnie Europe's 2024 list of 10 most popular articles.

December 18, 2024

Rome radiologists face prospect of legal action

Three senior radiologists and a cardiologist in Rome are likely to have to stand trial for the care they gave to crime journalist Andrea Purgatori, according to the Italian media.

December 17, 2024

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ChatGPT promising as support tool for researchers getting started in AI

By Amerigo Allegretto

ChatGPT could serve as an academic reference tool for early-career radiologists and researchers.

December 17, 2024

LLMs outperform medical student in solving imaging cases

By Amerigo Allegretto

Large language models (LLMs) outperformed a medical student when solving imaging cases in a quiz widely used by medical professionals.

December 16, 2024

5 radiology cartoons to make you smile and laugh

Radiology is stressful and mentally demanding, but it can also be great fun, says Dr. Paul McCoubrie. To get you in the festive spirit, he's got five cartoons for you to enjoy.

December 16, 2024

Rule 68: Be a Holistic Radiologist. It's natural to want to pass on wisdom. It's what humans do and have long done. This is particularly true with hard-earned wisdom from experiences that are etched permanently into your soul. It could be a Stone Age hunter passing on tips about avoiding the pointy bits of a mammoth or a radiologist scarred from a particularly vexatious lawsuit. As a general rule, bad decisions make for good stories.

Spanish researchers excel in RSNA 2024 poster hall

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Two research teams from Spain and one from the U.K. received prestigious magna cum laude awards for their e-poster presentations at RSNA 2024.

December 13, 2024

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AI transforms landscape in breast radiology

By Kicky van Leeuwen, PhD

What are the latest developments in AI for breast radiology? What are companies currently working on? Kicky van Leeuwen provides some answers.

December 12, 2024

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Team Ulm: Shut down angio units after 15 mins

Shutting down angiography imaging systems after 15 minutes of idle time boosts sustainability, a German research group reported at RSNA 2024.

December 11, 2024

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Controversy resurfaces over Belgian hospital

The heated debate over the hospital in Antwerp that dismissed its entire team of radiologists in June 2024 has now reemerged in the national media.

December 10, 2024

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Spanish team unveils SPECT-based coronary risk score for women

A new risk score based on SPECT imaging and other variables can accurately predict risks for women of major adverse cardiovascular events.

December 10, 2024

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