Erik L. Ridley

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Unilabs embroiled in Romanian teleradiology scandal
Norwegian broadcasting company NRK has reported that healthcare diagnostics provider Unilabs sent over 170,000 imaging exams from Norwegian patients to a Romanian clinic for interpretation since 2016 -- without health authorities' knowledge.
February 21, 2023
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Europe launches radiology AI initiative for cancer imaging
The European Commission has launched the European Federation for Cancer Images, a four-year scheme that aims to enhance the use of imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) for precision medicine in cancer patients.
January 24, 2023
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Wales acts to increase availability of radioisotopes
In an effort to secure the supply of medical radioisotopes, the Welsh government has announced plans to form a national nuclear medicine laboratory with its own nuclear reactor.
January 10, 2023
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ESR moves next year's ECR meeting to March 2023
Responding to feedback from this year's summer ECR, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) is moving the congress back to its traditional time slot in March. ECR 2023 will now be held from 1-5 March in Vienna.
September 8, 2022
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Does FFR-CT really offer value in real-world practice?
In real-world clinical practice, fractional flow-reserve CT (FFR-CT) software may not yield any improvement over standard radiological assessment of coronary artery disease, according to a study published on 18 August in Clinical Radiology.
September 4, 2022
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German study provides insight on neuroendocrine tumors
Body composition analysis of routine PET/CT staging exams can be used to opportunistically monitor patients with neuroendocrine tumors of a gastroenteropancreatic origin, researchers from University Hospital Essen have reported.
August 18, 2022
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ECR: CT radiomics can aid in characterizing renal cysts
VIENNA - The combination of CT radiomics and a machine-learning algorithm can help predict if a renal cyst is benign or malignant, potentially helping to avoid unnecessary surgeries, research presented at ECR 2022 indicates.
July 16, 2022
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ECR: AI could avoid further follow-up for lung nodules
VIENNA - An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for pulmonary nodule detection can enable many patients to be discharged earlier from follow-up in lung cancer screening, according to research presented at ECR 2022.
July 15, 2022
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ECR: AI enhances detection of pulmonary nodules
VIENNA - Artificial intelligence (AI)-based software can help radiologists detect more lung nodules on CT, regardless of whether they use the software concurrently during interpretation or afterward as a second reader, according to research presented 15 July at ECR 2022.
July 14, 2022
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ECR: AI can be a useful aid for bone age assessment
VIENNA - An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can accurately assess bone age on hand x-rays, yielding interchangeable performance to that of experienced musculoskeletal radiologists in research presented on 14 July at ECR 2022.
July 13, 2022
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Displaced Ukrainians at higher risk of advanced breast cancers
Displaced Ukrainian women have double the odds of having advanced-stage breast cancer compared with Polish citizens.
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Model using liver MRI helps predict cardiac risk
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Machine learning standardizes bone tumor grading
(Above) Fused axial image demonstrates uptake in the celiac ganglia. (Below) Corresponding CT scan. The celiac ganglia are visible. All figures courtesy of Dr. Jonathan Hunter, Dr. Jane Burns, and Prof. Martin O’Connell and presented at ECR 2025.
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SPECT/CT measure validated for diagnosing ATTR
By Will Morton
A research team in Finland has validated the accuracy of a SPECT/CT measure for diagnosing transthyretin amyloidosis.
April 7, 2025
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MRI safety manual gets a makeover
By Kate Madden Yee
Emergency situations, MRI screening, and special patients and personnel are addressed in an updated safety guide.
April 4, 2025
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Resolution on imaging access awaits World Health Assembly approval
By Maryam Payne
The WHO board has adopted the Strengthening Medical Imaging resolution and it now looks set for approval by the World Health Assembly. Prof. Hedvig Hricak moderated an important webinar on the topic last week.
April 1, 2025
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What can we learn from astronauts' use of ultrasound?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Ultrasound is really pushing the boundaries of space medicine, say experts. A congress session has cast new light on the subject.
April 1, 2025
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AI speeds up fetal ultrasound scan times
By Amerigo Allegretto
U.K. researchers are convinced AI can help sonographers find fetal abnormalities faster and with high accuracy.
March 31, 2025
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Nociceptive responses to contrast CT aren't necessarily pathology
By Kate Madden Yee
Nociceptive responses to contrast CT such as intense warmth, urinary urgency, a metallic taste, dry mouth, and mild discomfort or pain aren't necessarily indicators of adverse contrast reactions.
March 28, 2025
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Radiology societies demand retraction of 'flawed' interventional guideline
By Liz Carey
The American College of Radiology and 33 other societies have urged the BMJ to retract guidelines on injections for back and neck pain.
March 25, 2025
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MRI identifies parts of the brain that remember words
By Kate Madden Yee
MRI has identified parts of the brain needed to remember words -- and how those parts may be affected by epilepsy.
March 25, 2025
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ML-based system predicts x-ray service times
By Will Morton
A team in Italy has developed a real-time machine-learning (ML) system that can predict x-ray service times in emergency departments.
March 21, 2025
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What makes medical students choose a career in radiology?
By Maryam Payne
In an interview with the German Roentgen Society conducted at ECR 2025, medical students Fadi Matar and Johannes Wörsdörfer reveal why they're interested in radiology.
March 21, 2025
Johannes Wörsdörfer (left) and Fadi Matar gained firsthand experience in the world of radiology at ECR 2025. Courtesy of Johannes Wörsdörfer and DRG.
Do radiologists trust mammography AI software?
By Erik L. Ridley
A large-scale trial on the use of mammography AI software in a breast cancer screening program has found recalls were lower when cases were flagged by AI.
March 20, 2025
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Study: AI still not ready for routine use in mammography
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Breast AI software performed less well than human readers by recording a higher recall rate and significantly more missed cancers, U.K. researchers have found.
March 19, 2025
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