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Lesion size and morphology at VC good predictors of histology

Size and morphology are good predictors of whether a colorectal lesion harbors advanced histology and needs to be removed, according to a new multicenter study from Italy. The results suggest that polyps of the same size detected at virtual colonoscopy could be classified and managed differently based on their morphology.

December 21, 2009

MRI shows age- and gender-based differences in myocardial motion

People who suspect that men's and women's hearts march to different drummers now have proof from cardiac MRI. Myocardial motion is strongly influenced by gender as well as age, according to researchers from Freiburg, Germany.

December 17, 2009

CAD catches most flat polyps on virtual colonoscopy

Computer-aided detection (CAD) is sensitive for all but the flattest of flat colorectal lesions, even in minimally prepped patients, according to a new study from Italy. Using CAD, radiologists significantly improved their ability to detect the elusive polyps, which can harbor precancerous lesions.

December 15, 2009

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Contrast dose halved in coronary CTA

CHICAGO - Contrast doses for CT angiography (CTA) are too high, but they can be lowered substantially with the right equipment and careful attention to technique, according to researchers from Charité University Medical School in Berlin.

December 1, 2009

Coronary CTA edges CMR in a tight race

CHICAGO - In a head-to-head comparison of two closely watched modalities, low-dose dual-source coronary CT angiography (CTA) outperformed cardiac MR (CMR) in sensitivity, specificity, and negative predictive value. But 1.5-tesla CMR countered with better specificity and positive predictive value.

November 30, 2009

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Surveillance polyps show little growth at follow-up

CHICAGO - A preliminary study from Italy adds weight to the argument that two- to three-year surveillance of 6- to 9-mm polyps doesn't unduly increase the risk of colorectal cancers. Diminutive polyps grow faster but present less cause for concern.

November 29, 2009

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Automated segmentation could improve fetal heart echo

A new method of segmenting the fetal heart with echocardiography could improve the evaluation of congenital heart defects compared to the time-consuming manual segmentation in use today, according to researchers from the U.K.

November 5, 2009

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Meta-analysis reveals paucity of advanced neoplasia in small polyps

The prevalence of advanced neoplasia in subcentimeter polyps is extremely rare, according to a new meta-analysis of virtual colonoscopy data from more than 20,000 patients. As a result, the study authors believe that it's unnecessary to incur the costs and risks associated with resecting diminutive colorectal lesions detected at VC.

November 1, 2009

Ignoring breast CAD detections cuts sensitivity

Computer-aided detection (CAD) is effective at finding breast cancers -- including lesions that would have otherwise been missed by experienced radiologists. Unfortunately, CAD's overall benefit is diluted by the downside of radiologists ignoring true-positive CAD marks.

October 22, 2009

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VC excels at diverticulosis staging

Although virtual colonoscopy practice has always focused on adenoma detection and colon cancer prevention, the exam is proving to be formidable in the staging of diverticular disease, a scourge of fast-food Western nations that affects most of their citizens by age 60.

September 27, 2009

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Mammography screening improves survival for late-stage cancers

Women with screen-detected late-stage cancer have greater survival compared with women who do not undergo mammography screening.

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Using GPT‑4o with CT exams helps diagnose ovarian cancer earlier

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Denis Le Bihan reflects on 40 years of diffusion MRI

By Frances Rylands-Monk

As the 40th anniversary of diffusion MRI approaches, now is the perfect time to celebrate the progress made, according to Prof. Denis Le Bihan, PhD, the radiologist and physicist credited with inventing the technique.

October 8, 2024

JFR: Private radiology group VIDI continues to expand

By Frances Rylands-Monk

France's private radiology group, VIDI, held its annual convention and shareholder meeting on 4 October at France's national congress, JFR 2024.

October 7, 2024

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JFR: France announces new recommendations for endometriosis imaging

By Frances Rylands-Monk

France's endometriosis diagnosis guidance will be updated and published before the end of the year and will include a new standardized MR lexicon.

October 7, 2024

Ultrasound test detects 96% of ovarian cancers

By Kate Madden Yee

An ultrasound test can identify 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women, researchers have reported.

October 7, 2024

EANM puts focus on theranostics at 2024 annual meeting

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The EANM has highlighted the central themes of its annual congress to be held in Hamburg from 19 to 23 October, emphasizing a plenary session called “The Age of Theranostics.”

October 4, 2024

GPT-4V flops on RSNA ‘Case of the Day’ questions

National Institutes of Health (NIH) investigators have found that GPT-4 Vision in its current form is not able to reliably interpret radiologic images.

October 4, 2024

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Philips reveals greenhouse gas emissions success

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Philips is highlighting greenhouse gas emissions reduction results following collaboration with customers to mitigate their carbon footprints.

October 4, 2024

Siemens co-launches €27 million stroke care program

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Siemens Healthineers has joined with more than 20 industry and public partners, including seven leading stroke hospitals, in launching a €26.9 million, five-year project to improve stroke management for patients all over Europe.

October 3, 2024

Breast screening moves to a more personalized approach

By Frances Rylands-Monk

The future of breast screening will be about a more personalized approach, predicts Prof. Isabelle Thomassin-Naggara, of AP-HP Sorbonne University, Paris. She looks ahead to breast imaging sessions at JFR 2024.

October 3, 2024

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Embolization method proves value in knee osteoarthritis

Genicular artery embolization is showing clinical promise as a cost-effective treatment for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, a new study has found.

October 2, 2024

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How can radiology benefit from Generation Z at work?

By Frances Rylands-Monk

When working with Generation Z colleagues, it's vital to avoid stereotypes and understand why intergenerational differences exist, says an expert who's organizing a plenary session on the topic at the French national radiology congress, JFR 2024.

September 30, 2024

Swedish team unveils novel findings on prostate MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

Skipping systematic biopsy in men with elevated prostate-specific antigen levels but negative MRI results reduces overdiagnosis by more than 50%, researchers from Göthenburg have reported.

September 30, 2024

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