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Secondhand smoke damages arteries in teens: study

WASHINGTON (Reuters), Mar 3 - Children as young as 13 who have evidence of secondhand smoke in their blood also have visibly thicker arteries, Finnish researchers reported on Tuesday. Ultrasound was used to measure the thickness of the aorta and of the carotid artery in the neck.

March 2, 2010

Brain images suggest Alzheimer's drug could work

LONDON (Reuters), Mar 2 - New imaging technology suggests an experimental drug for Alzheimer's reduces clumps of plaque in the brain by around 25%, giving potential new life to a medicine that disappointed in clinical tests two years ago.

March 1, 2010

U.K. cancer survival rates, spending lag Europe

LONDON (Reuters), Feb 18 - Cancer death rates are falling in Britain, but the chances of surviving the disease are still worse than the European average and there has been little progress in closing the gap, according to a report on cancer on Wednesday.

February 17, 2010

DVT, pulmonary embolism common with superficial thrombosis

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 17 - Superficial venous thrombosis is often considered benign, but new research suggests that one in four patients also have deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). Moreover, many patients without DVT or PE on presentation will develop them in the next three months.

February 16, 2010

MRI does not reduce reoperation rates for breast cancer

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 12 - Including MRI in the preoperative workup of breast cancer does not reduce reoperation rates, according to the results of the Comparative Effectiveness of MR Imaging in Breast Cancer (COMICE) trial.

February 11, 2010

PET scan can increase accuracy of head/neck cancer staging

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 11 - Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck can be staged more accurately with whole-body PET using F-18 FDG, according to European researchers.

February 10, 2010

Childhood cancer survivors at increased heart risk

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 11 - Survivors of childhood cancer who received certain types of treatment are at dramatically increased risk of dying from a heart-related condition later on, new research shows.

February 10, 2010

Lower total radiation dose for breast cancer improves quality of life

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 9 - In women with early invasive breast cancer, hypofractionated radiotherapy regimens -- with fewer, larger fractions and lower overall dose -- do not cause more adverse effects or worse body image than the global standard.

February 8, 2010

DVT predicts death in patients with pulmonary embolism

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 4 - The presence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with pulmonary embolism is associated with an increased risk of death, according to a report in the January 28 online issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

February 3, 2010

CT better than MRI for ruling out coronary disease

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 2 - When a noninvasive test for ruling out coronary artery disease is appropriate, CT-based angiography is more sensitive and specific than MRI-based angiography, a new meta-analysis shows.

February 1, 2010

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Beyond the algorithm: Embedding AI into imaging workflows

Integrating AI into workflow is the defining factor that determines whether a tool delivers real value or fades into irrelevance, writes market analyst Umar Ahmed.

Hospital in Pokrovsk after aviation attack in February 2025. The hospital was hit by seven missiles.

Ukrainian radiologists train, collaborate throughout war

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CE MRI-based radiomics model captures DEB TACE-induced tumor changes

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Imaging casts new light on war injuries

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Hybrid AI reading shows success in breast cancer screening

Video from ECR: Erik Ranschaert reflects on the rise and rise of sustainability

Sustainability has suddenly shot up radiology's agenda. What's driving this trend? How can radiologists reduce their carbon footprint? For answers, we caught up with Prof. Erik Ranschaert.

March 3, 2025

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Philips showcases AI, MRI, and informatics upgrades at ECR 2025

By Erik L. Ridley

AI enhancements, a new MRI scanner, and cloud-based radiology informatics were among the featured highlights for Philips at ECR 2025.

March 1, 2025

Clinical pelvis image acquired on a Ingenia Evolution 3-tesla scanner and reconstructed using Philips' SmartSpeed Precise AI-based image reconstruction technology. Image courtesy of Philips.

Paul McCoubrie: How to become wise in radiology

By Claudia Tschabuschnig

Wisdom is about staying calm in all circumstances, saying less than is necessary, and maintaining a thoughtful expression, Dr. Paul McCoubrie said.

March 1, 2025

Showing the way: Dr. Paul McCoubrie. Image courtesy of the ESR and Sebastian Kreuzberger.

Video from ECR: New advances in AI shine brightly in exhibit hall

AI and imaging informatics products have featured prominently in the technical exhibition at ECR 2025. For an insider's viewpoint, we turned to market specialist Amy Thompson.

March 1, 2025

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Embolization procedure reduces hip pain in osteoarthritis patients

Arterial embolization is a promising, minimally invasive treatment for chronic hip pain in patients with osteoarthritis.

March 1, 2025

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Experts focus attention on pressure points in prostate imaging

If an MRI prostagram proves to be a viable screening tool for prostate cancer, urologists are going to have a lot of extra work on their hands and radiologists will be needed to help out, ECR 2025 attendees learned.

March 1, 2025

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MRI-based ML model detects leiomyosarcomas

By Amerigo Allegretto

An MRI-based machine learning (ML) model showed promise in differentiating leiomyosarcoma from atypical benign leiomyoma.

March 1, 2025

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Video from ECR: What's high on the agenda right now for the ESR?

Boosting European radiology's visibility on the global healthcare stage remains an urgent priority for the ESR, according to Prof. Carlo Catalano.

March 1, 2025

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U.K. team shows how AI can benefit the environment

By Kate Madden Yee

Incorporating AI into workflow can allow for transformative changes and more sustainable clinical practice, U.K. researchers revealed at ECR 2025.

February 28, 2025

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Video from ECR: Merel Huisman: AI hot topics, young clubs, and physician burnout

Is the EU AI Act friend or foe? How can you urge younger radiologists to engage in a society? And how can burnout be avoided? We put these and other questions to Dr. Merel Huisman.

February 28, 2025

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Canon highlights ultrasound and CT lung screening at ECR 2025

By Erik L. Ridley

Canon Medical Systems is emphasizing a new multipurpose ultrasound scanner and its lung cancer screening portfolio at ECR 2025.

February 28, 2025

Canon's new Aplio beyond ultrasound scanner. Image courtesy of Canon.

Building a digital profile is all about being yourself

By Claudia Tschabuschnig

For radiologists accustomed to working more behind the scenes, being digitally visible might not seem like a priority, but in today's connected world, an online presence is about much more than self-promotion.

February 28, 2025

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