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Software helps avoid unnecessary repeat imaging studies
Clinicians occasionally order unnecessary imaging studies simply because they're unaware their patients had recently received the exam. Spanish researchers have found this problem can be reduced by software that alerts referring physicians.
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Hot chili pepper can produce thunderclap headaches
CT angiography has shown that eating a Carolina Reaper -- the world's hottest chili pepper -- may cause debilitating medical symptoms, according to a case report published online in BMJ Case Reports on 10 April.
April 9, 2018
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AIUM: Can deep learning classify liver fibrosis on US?
NEW YORK CITY - A deep-learning algorithm that analyzes B-mode morphological ultrasound data and patient demographic information can classify the severity of liver fibrosis in cases of chronic liver disease, according to research presented at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) conference.
March 28, 2018
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Augmented reality may help guide facet joint injections
VIENNA - Augmented reality technology could potentially be used to guide injections of the lumbar facet joint, saving time and avoiding radiation dose exposure for radiologists, according to research presented on Saturday at ECR 2018.
March 2, 2018
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AI can help distinguish lung nodules on CT scans
VIENNA - Artificial intelligence (AI) offers value in characterizing nodules on CT lung cancer screening exams, possibly reducing the number of benign cases that are unnecessarily worked or followed up, according to a pair of Thursday presentations at ECR 2018.
March 1, 2018
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Deep learning can detect intracranial calcifications on CT
VIENNA - A deep-learning algorithm can accurately detect and measure the volume of intracranial calcifications, potentially facilitating research that could lead to new treatments for intracranial atherosclerosis, according to findings presented on Thursday at ECR 2018.
March 1, 2018
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Should radiologists give imaging results to patients?
VIENNA - Should radiologists provide imaging results directly to patients? It may be a good idea, as patients who receive their results from radiologists are more likely to want to return to that radiology group for future imaging studies, according to research presented on Wednesday at ECR 2018.
February 28, 2018
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Machine learning can help assess atherosclerosis
Machine-learning techniques analyze imaging measurements to automatically stratify patients by the level of atherosclerotic burden, offering the potential of personalized prediction of disease progression and more effective treatment for individual patients, according to researchers from Italy.
February 6, 2018
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Lancet: Cancer survival rates improve but vary widely
While cancer survival rates are generally increasing worldwide, there are still wide and persistent disparities between countries, particularly for some childhood cancers, according to a large study of population-based survival trends published on Tuesday in Lancet.
January 30, 2018
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Dublin team evaluates radiation dose in PSMA PET/CT
Reducing average injected dose and uptake time in prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT can lead to improved patient throughput, according to Irish researchers.
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Peru relishes its day in the sun at McCormick Place
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
The RSNA spotlight fell on Peru on 3 December, when a special session focused on pneumoconiosis, parasitic infections, and ancient mummies.
December 6, 2024
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AI boosts clinical workflow in Norwegian hospital group
By Will Morton
A commercially available AI fracture detection model significantly improved clinical workflow when deployed in a four-hospital group in Norway.
December 5, 2024
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German expert urges more AI development for IR
By Liz Carey
Interventional radiology (IR) needs more AI tools, and much more data must be saved, Dr. Benedikt Michael Schaarschmidt from Essen said at RSNA 2024.
December 5, 2024
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Chest x-ray AI triage can improve lung cancer CT routing
By Liz Carey
Preliminary results from the U.K. LungIMPACT study suggest one significant way AI can aid healthcare units.
December 4, 2024
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German team supports embolization for knee osteoarthritis
By Liz Carey
Genicular artery embolization by an interventional radiologist could be an effective alternative to knee replacement or long-term medication.
December 4, 2024
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MRI safety: How Japan deals with it
By Philip Ward
Japan is adopting a more hands-on approach to minimizing MRI accidents, RSNA 2024 attendees will learn today at a special session that aims to shine a light on the country's healthcare system.
December 3, 2024
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Artificial stone workers at risk of silicosis
By Amerigo Allegretto
CT shows that workers who make fashionable quartz worktops for kitchens are at risk of developing lung disease silicosis, an RSNA study has found. This is a new and emerging epidemic, an expert said.
December 3, 2024
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Most women support use of AI in breast screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
Around 90% of women feel positive about AI's use in breast cancer screening, Italian researchers have reported at RSNA 2024.
December 2, 2024
Dr. Ottavia Battaglia a radiology resident at the Istituto Europeo di Oncologia (IEO) in Milan, Italy, discussed her team's findings at RSNA 2024, showing that the majority of women are optimistic about AI's use in breast cancer screening.
Siemens broadens photon-counting CT portfolio
By Erik L. Ridley
Siemens has introduced a new dual-source scanner and a single-source system as part of its Naeotom Alpha range of photon-counting systems.
December 2, 2024
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Symphony of radiology: RSNA unveils art winners
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The prize winners of the RSNA 2024 Art Contest are being displayed at the Learning Center at McCormick Place, Chicago, during the meeting.
December 2, 2024
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What can we do to increase global access to imaging?
By Dr. Josh Sokol
Outreach and philanthropy will be central themes at RSNA 2024. Ahead of the congress, teleradiologist Dr. Josh Sokol explains why the radiology community must work together to improve access to imaging.
November 29, 2024
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MRI links long-COVID brain fog to lung function
By Will Morton
MRI shows lower pulmonary gas exchange in the lungs of long-COVID patients may be associated with cognitive symptoms, according to a study to be presented at RSNA 2024.
November 28, 2024
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