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Blood infection risk extremely low with VC

The risk of bloodstream infections such as bacteremia leading to endocarditis is extremely low in virtual colonoscopy -- in fact, infection rates are probably even lower than in conventional colonoscopy, say researchers from Ireland, the U.K., and the U.S.

March 30, 2010

Heart rate key to image quality in low-dose coronary CTA

Heart rate control is an important factor for success in prospectively gated coronary CT angiography (CTA). But once patients are beta-blocked, the success rate is high and the doses are uniformly low, according to a new study by Swiss researchers.

March 28, 2010

Diverticular disease favors prone over supine VC images

Diverticular disease, an unfortunate result of low-fiber Western diets that increases in incidence with age to burden most of the elderly population, has a friend in virtual colonoscopy. That's because VC generally provides an easier colon exam for both patient and provider than conventional colonoscopy.

March 25, 2010

Organ-based tube-current modulation cuts breast dose

VIENNA - Radiation doses to the breast can be cut by nearly 40% using a new organ-based dose modulation technique in combination with a noise-optimized image reconstruction method. The two techniques must be used together if the resulting images are to remain readable, researchers reported.

March 7, 2010

One-day bowel prep eases VC for patients, providers

VIENNA - A one-day bowel prep and virtual colonoscopy exam regimen offers sufficiently good image quality, making life easier for both patients and providers compared to a multiday regimen, according to a study presented Sunday at the European Congress of Radiology.

March 6, 2010

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CT doses, widely variable in Europe, are reduced by staff efforts

VIENNA - Although dose variations remain wide on the continent, there are opportunities for substantial improvement with dose-reduction training and programs, according to two European studies of clinical CT doses presented back-to-back Saturday at the European Congress of Radiology.

March 5, 2010

Coronary CTA predicts long-term outcomes

VIENNA - A decade's worth of coronary CT angiography (CTA) studies is starting to reveal the modality's long-term predictive powers, if a study from one of Poland's largest heart centers is any indication.

March 5, 2010

High pitch equals low dose in coronary CT angiography

VIENNA - High-pitch dual-source CT exams can evaluate the coronary arteries using about a third of the dose of even prospectively triggered exams, according to a study presented in Thursday's cardiac sessions of the European Congress of Radiology.

March 3, 2010

320-row CT minimizes dose in pediatric abdominal studies

It's no secret that CT radiation dose levels in children -- especially in the emergency department, where patients are fidgety and physicians need fast answers -- are too high. One solution, investigated by researchers from Toronto and Berlin, is wide-area-detector scans with 320-detector-row CT.

March 2, 2010

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CT blood-flow measurement gauges stenosis severity

64-detector-row CT has sufficient temporal resolution to measure blood flow through the heart, offering the promise of a new functional test based on CT alone, according to a proof-of-concept study by German researchers.

February 25, 2010

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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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How do Asian women perceive breast cancer screening?

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Asian women in Singapore have a broadly positive attitude towards breast cancer risk assessment and screening, according to Bao Lin Pauline Soh, PhD, and her colleagues.

October 23, 2024

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Ukraine's top pediatric hospital rebuilds after bomb attack

Radiology staff at the Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv are making steady progress with their plan to restore normal service after a devastating missile attack.

October 22, 2024

Thanks to the support of the global imaging community, radiology staff at the Ohmatdyt can now look forward to restoring normal service.

Team Ranschaert achieves goals in Amsterdam

Prof. Erik Ranschaert, PhD, an editorial advisor on AuntMinnieEurope.com, and his son, William, successfully completed the Amsterdam marathon on 20 October.

October 21, 2024

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French group casts light on safety of 11.7T MRI

By Frances Rylands-Monk

Researchers from Paris have provided comprehensive new details about the methods used to obtain images of the human brain in vivo on an 11.7 tesla MRI unit. They've also looked at safety aspects.

October 21, 2024

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Interobserver agreement modest on ILD diagnosed with CT

By Kate Madden Yee

Interobserver agreement for assessing interstitial lung disease (ILD) using high-resolution CT is moderate, U.K. researchers have reported.

October 21, 2024

Clinical oncologist speaks about life in the U.K.

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

In a special article to mark Black History Month, clinical oncologist Dr. Ken Oguejiofor reflects on his early life in Nigeria and shares his experiences of working in the U.K.

October 18, 2024

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German societies build portal for referrers and patients

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

German radiological societies are developing the radiologie-finden.de portal to enable referring physicians and patients to find certified radiology specialists.

October 18, 2024

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SERAM reaffirms value of imaging for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Spanish Society of Breast Radiology (SERAM) is emphasizing the importance of breast imaging and the work of Dr. Pilar Manchón.

October 18, 2024

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ESR reveals 12% rise in abstracts for ECR 2025

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

ECR 2025 has received over 8,500 abstracts during the initial submission phase, according to the ESR.

October 18, 2024

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Mammography's landscape continues to evolve in Europe

By Dr. Eva Pallwein-Prettner

When navigating the latest breast screening recommendations and the dynamic landscape in Europe, clarity is paramount for both patients and healthcare providers, writes Dr. Eva Pallwein-Prettner.

October 18, 2024

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It's time to embrace authenticity, RCR blogger says

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

In a blog posted by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), a radiologist has talked openly about his working life as a gay man.

October 16, 2024

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New guidelines cover theranostics for brain tumors

The use of somatostatin receptor PET imaging and therapy in meningiomas is on the rise, and new recommendations can help pave the way to improved outcomes for patients.

October 16, 2024

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