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CT, MRI look at different etiologies for myocardial fat

New studies appearing in Radiology online examine two different etiologies associated with myocardial fat deposits. Their presence on imaging studies, both in CT and MRI, can help radiologists evaluate the extent of disease and potential risks.

September 24, 2009

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VC researchers weigh 3 iodine tagging regimens

A laxative-and-tagging regimen consisting of iodinated contrast plus a sodium phosphate mixture showed the best cleansing results among three concoctions in preparing for virtual colonoscopy exams. But a two-day regimen of iodinated contrast and a mild laxative at mealtime was better accepted by patients, according to a new study from Italy.

September 20, 2009

Fuzzy 3D ultrasound CAD sharpens breast cancer sensitivity

A new breast ultrasound computer-aided detection (CAD) application uses a fuzzy 3D image processing scheme to deliver high sensitivity to improve the detection of early breast cancers.

September 2, 2009

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Advanced image processing stitches together CE images

An image processing technique forged in Japan could make wireless capsule endoscopy (CE) more useful by analyzing and cobbling together the somewhat unpredictable sequence of small intestine images generated by the tiny capsule endoscopy cameras.

August 30, 2009

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Most choose VC over colonoscopy, study shows

A new study from the Netherlands has found that most patients preferred reduced-prep virtual colonoscopy over conventional optical colonoscopy. Patients judged reduced-prep VC, both prep and procedure, as less burdensome, a fact the researchers hope could lead to greater compliance in colorectal cancer screening.

August 26, 2009

Brazilian team marries lung CAD with PACS

Nearly all computer-aided detection (CAD) systems in clinical use today have a major shortcoming: the need to transfer image data to a separate workstation to run CAD software, with CAD data remaining separate from the PACS images radiologists read in their normal workflow. Researchers from São Paulo may have the answer.

August 19, 2009

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Dual-source coronary CTA has advantages over 64-slice

Even in patients with well-controlled heart rates, dual-source coronary CT angiography (CTA) delivers significantly higher specificity and accuracy per coronary segment compared to 64-detector-row CTA, concludes a new study from Switzerland.

August 6, 2009

Lower-kilovoltage coronary CTA maintains image quality

In a study that included all but the heaviest cardiac imaging patients, European and Japanese researchers were able to cut radiation dose by 31% in coronary CT angiography (CTA) studies by reducing the kilovoltage from 120 kV to 100 kV, with no difference in image quality.

August 4, 2009

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Sophisticated electronic bowel cleansing boosts polyp detection

A new suite of investigational image-processing tools known as structure-analysis cleansing is improving the results of virtual colonoscopy scans performed after limited bowel preparation. The goal is to make virtual colonoscopy easier on patients and persuade them to get screened for colorectal cancer.

August 2, 2009

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Prospectively gated coronary CTA nearly equals normal-dose scans

Researchers in Italy report that low-dose prospectively gated coronary CT angiography (CTA) scans are nearly equivalent to retrospectively gated exams in diagnostic accuracy, while reducing radiation dose by up to 72%, according to an article published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

July 16, 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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Unclear explanations of contrast MRI exams heighten patient anxiety

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Unfilled vacancies and disparities persist in nuclear medicine

Marie-Pierre Revel gives update on CT lung screening

By Frances Rylands-Monk

Ahead of the French national radiology congress, JFR 2024, we caught up with Prof. Marie-Pierre Revel to get her latest thoughts on CT lung cancer screening. She also speaks about her recent 2.5 km sea swim in Spain.

September 27, 2024

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Swiss overcome logistical issues in clinical audits

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Clinical audits in radiation protection are proving valuable in Switzerland, but serious challenges have arisen due to the country's four official languages and diverse regional cultures.

September 26, 2024

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Tribunal suspends doctor who worked during misconduct ban

A U.K. tribunal has banned a doctor for 12 months because he worked while he was already suspended for misconduct due to his criticism of patients for their English skills and his insistence that a woman remove her face veil.

September 24, 2024

DWI-MRI technique improves breast lesion characterization

By Kate Madden Yee

A breast-specific diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)-MRI technique is effective for distinguishing between breast lesion types, a new study has found.

September 23, 2024

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Microplastics reach the olfactory bulb in the human brain

Researchers have detected microplastics in olfactory bulb brain tissues of eight deceased individuals, and they suggest MRI could be the next step for studying the effects of the pollutants on human health.

September 23, 2024

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RCR President responds to Darzi diagnosis

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Lord Darzi's report about the current and future status of the U.K. National Health Service comes at a pivotal moment, but doubling the number of CT and MRI scanners may not be good news for radiologists, says Dr. Kath Halliday.

September 23, 2024

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Opportunistic CT data can improve patient care

By Kate Madden Yee

CT imaging data found opportunistically on scans can offer additional information that may help to improve patient care.

September 20, 2024

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EDAP, Avenda Health collaborate on HIFU

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

EDAP and Avenda Health are collaborating on AI-assisted Focal One robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) procedures for prostate care.

September 20, 2024

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ESR reveals ECR deal for health IT, administrative staff

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The ESR is allowing radiology teams who are keen to attend ECR 2025 to bring along their IT and administrative colleagues for free.

September 20, 2024

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EBR opens applications for Oleaga Educational Grant

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Board of Radiology (EBR) has opened applications for the Prof. Laura Oleaga Educational Grant.

September 20, 2024

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France unveils patient education plan for breast cancer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The French National Federation of Radiologists has launched an action plan to inform women about the value of mammography screening.

September 19, 2024

AI brings new life to Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

The father of diagnostic radiography, W.C. Roentgen, has come to life in an AI-generated video in which he explains why he named his 1895 discovery “x-rays.”

September 19, 2024

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