Erik L. Ridley

AI
AI can boost cancer detection in CT lung screening
A Dutch-led research group has published new evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can perform comparably to radiologists in detecting lung cancer on low-dose CT screening examinations.
November 1, 2021
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Details emerge of plan to increase imaging capacity in U.K.
The U.K. government has pledged to allocate 2.3 billion pounds in its new budget to an initiative aimed at increasing diagnostic services capacity in the National Health Service and clearing the backlog of scans.
October 26, 2021
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U.K./Dutch team finds evidence gap in automated MRI analysis of dementia
Investigators from leading facilities in London and the Netherlands have identified a "significant evidence gap" for the use of many available automated volumetric MRI reporting applications in the diagnosis of dementia.
October 12, 2021
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Dutch group reveals progress on peripheral lung nodules
In a study of over 200 patients, investigators from Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands have reported that bronchoscopy guided by conebeam CT and "augmented" fluoroscopy can yield 90% accuracy in biopsying peripheral lung lesions.
October 7, 2021
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Spotlight falls on abdominal ultrasound delays
A seven-month delay in completing a referral for an abdominal ultrasound scan was "unacceptable" in a case involving a woman later found to have neuroendocrine cancer, according to a report by the New Zealand Health and Disability Commissioner.
September 28, 2021
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Building bridges in radiology will be central theme for ECR 2022
Registration is now open for ECR 2022, which will take place between 2 and 6 March and feature an extensive range of both online and onsite activities. The main theme will be "Building Bridges" -- reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to radiology, according to the European Society of Radiology.
September 7, 2021
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Can AI help to improve radiologist accuracy in prostate MRI?
An artificial intelligence (AI)-based computer-aided detection software application can improve the performance of radiologists in reading biparametric prostate MRI exams, according to Swiss-led research.
August 31, 2021
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Dutch team reports success with CAD software for lung nodules
Researchers from a large teaching hospital in the Netherlands have found artificial intelligence-based computer-aided detection (CAD) software can be highly sensitive for detecting pulmonary nodules on CT exams in clinical practice. They posted their results on 14 August in Clinical Radiology.
August 24, 2021
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Doubt cast on AI's readiness to assess pulmonary embolism
Investigators from Freiburg, Germany, have found artificial intelligence (AI) can't yet be relied upon to detect pulmonary embolism on CT pulmonary angiography in clinical practice.
August 12, 2021
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AI
Deep learning gives boost to hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis
Researchers have trained a deep-learning model to detect hepatocellular carcinoma on contrast-enhanced liver CT using over 7,500 patients. The algorithm -- called HCCNet -- yielded statistically comparable accuracy to three experienced radiologists.
August 10, 2021
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Gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI changing understanding of liver diseases
The contrast agent is changing approaches toward diagnosis of liver diseases, according to data collected over the last 15 years.
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CT
Deep-learning model predicts mortality from CTA scans
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Molecular Imaging
CHILI 9.0: Dynamic PET moves beyond tumor detection
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Interventional
SIRM 2026 in Milan with focus on digital transformation
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Industry News
Siemens Healthineers posts strong Q4, plans name change
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Katharina Wenger-Alakmeh on moving advanced imaging into clinical routine
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
In this video interview, neuroRAD 2026 congress president Dr. Katharina Wenger-Alakmeh discusses which advanced imaging developments are moving closer to clinical routine and what still stands in the way of translation.
October 6, 2026
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Beyond treatment: Europe's new focus on cancer prevention and screening
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
Europe’s cancer debate is shifting toward reducing risk, finding disease sooner and preventing some cancers from developing at all.
September 29, 2026
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neuroRAD’s next generation: “The future is already in the room”
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
Congress president Dr. Katharina Wenger-Alakmeh gives a preview of this week’s neuroRAD 2026 in Mainz.
October 5, 2026
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ESHNR President Robinson on science and connection at ASHNR 2026
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
ESHNR President Dr. Soraya Robinson reflected on both the scientific breadth and the value of in-person exchange at the ASHNR.
October 2, 2026
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At EUSOBI, X-rays reveal art’s hidden stories
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
A technical art historian showed how X-rays, chemical mapping and microscopy can uncover painted-over limbs, vanished blues and real butterfly scales.
October 1, 2026
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Cardiac MRI-derived metrics predict adverse cardiac disease outcomes
By Erik L. Ridley
Diastolic function markers from cardiac MRI yielded incremental value over clinical risk factors and traditional imaging markers.
September 29, 2026
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Mixed-brand cardiac implants expose gap in MRI safety labeling
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
Mixed-brand cardiac implants can function together yet fall outside MR-conditional labeling. Abdou Khadir Fall, PhD discusses whether engineering criteria could help bridge the gap.
September 28, 2026
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European Nuclear Medicine Day to tackle access gaps across Europe
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
EANM and Nuclear Medicine Europe will bring policymakers, clinicians, industry, and patients together in Brussels on 29 September to push for more equitable access to nuclear medicine across Europe.
September 25, 2026
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GPR 2026 opening day: Benefit before novelty in pediatric radiology
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
Reducing radiation, sedation, contrast use, and examination time will be among the major themes at GPR 2026, as pediatric radiologists meet in Tübingen.
September 24, 2026
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Photon-counting CT may widen noninvasive follow-up after coronary stenting
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
An Austrian study found photon-counting CT sharply reduced nondiagnostic coronary stents and showed promising rule-out performance for significant in-stent restenosis.
September 23, 2026
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SPECT/CT holds ground as PET advances cardiac amyloidosis imaging
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
Experts discussed how SPECT/CT remains central to ATTR cardiac amyloidosis diagnosis, while emerging PET tracers could allow more direct imaging of amyloid deposits.
September 22, 2026
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ESHNR strengthens year-round education in head and neck radiology
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
With webinars, a masterclass, and expanding mentoring initiatives, ESHNR is extending head and neck radiology education.
September 22, 2026
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