Kate Madden Yee

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Spanish show how density affects digital mammography

The screening performance of digital mammography can be negatively affected by the density of a woman's breast tissue -- especially tissue that is considered heterogeneously or extremely dense, according to a Spanish study published online on 15 November in the European Journal of Radiology.

November 20, 2018

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Iranians use artificial intelligence to illuminate uterine cancer

Researchers from Iran used a machine-learning algorithm and perfusion-weighted MRI scans to differentiate between patients with uterine sarcomas and those with leiomyomas. The findings were published on 12 November in the European Journal of Radiology.

November 14, 2018

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Study finds low reintervention rate for UAE of fibroids

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is an effective alternative to surgery for treating women with leiomyomas, also known as fibroids, according to researchers from South Korea. The group found that only 10.4% of women required further interventions after an initial treatment.

October 30, 2018

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Italians find DBT + ABVS compares well with MRI

Italian researchers found that the combination of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and ultrasound automated breast volume scanning (ABVS) measured up well against breast MRI for staging breast cancer. The findings were published in the October issue of the European Journal of Radiology.

October 9, 2018

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Rigorous training improves outcome in sonographer-led unit

The introduction of a brief ergonomic training session is enabling sonographers to reduce their grip force on the ultrasound transducer, leading to fewer work-related musculoskeletal injuries, according to a study conducted at a top London facility.

October 3, 2018

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Self-compression boosts women's mammography compliance

Allowing women some measure of control over breast compression at mammography doesn't reduce image quality or increase radiation dose -- and it may, in fact, encourage them to return for needed breast imaging, according to a French study published online on 14 September in the European Journal of Cancer.

September 20, 2018

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Physician burnout puts patients at risk

Physician burnout not only affects physicians but also may put patients at risk, according to a meta-analysis published online on September 4 in JAMA Internal Medicine. U.K. researchers found that patients treated by exhausted physicians were twice as likely to experience safety incidents.

September 5, 2018

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DBT's benefits vary between Europe and the U.S.

A new meta-analysis has reaffirmed the value of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) for breast screening, with DBT detecting more cancers with fewer recalls. But DBT's effect varied significantly between the U.S. and Europe, according to results published online August 9 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

August 14, 2018

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Ultrasound identifies alcohol-induced liver disease

Using ultrasound to identify liver damage in alcoholic patients helps inform treatment decisions in this population and may even lead to improved prognoses, according to a study published online in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

August 1, 2018

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Contrast ultrasound identifies early cervical cancer

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound appears to be an effective alternative to MRI for identifying early cervical cancer -- especially in women who have tumors small enough to make them candidates for surgery, according to a study published in the August issue of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.

July 15, 2018

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PET/CT scans show lung damage in stone workers

Spanish researchers have reported that PET/CT can reveal the metabolic activity occurring in the lungs of engineered stone workers with silicosis.

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SERAM reaffirms value of imaging for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Spanish Society of Breast Radiology (SERAM) is emphasizing the importance of breast imaging and the work of Dr. Pilar Manchón.

October 18, 2024

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ESR reveals 12% rise in abstracts for ECR 2025

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

ECR 2025 has received over 8,500 abstracts during the initial submission phase, according to the ESR.

October 18, 2024

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Mammography's landscape continues to evolve in Europe

By Dr. Eva Pallwein-Prettner

When navigating the latest breast screening recommendations and the dynamic landscape in Europe, clarity is paramount for both patients and healthcare providers, writes Dr. Eva Pallwein-Prettner.

October 18, 2024

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It's time to embrace authenticity, RCR blogger says

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

In a blog posted by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), a radiologist has talked openly about his working life as a gay man.

October 16, 2024

Dr. Abhishek Mahajan. Photo courtesy of RCR

New guidelines cover theranostics for brain tumors

The use of somatostatin receptor PET imaging and therapy in meningiomas is on the rise, and new recommendations can help pave the way to improved outcomes for patients.

October 16, 2024

AI performs well triaging lung x-rays in real-world settings

AI-assisted triage of lung x-rays using commercially available software can help reduce turnaround times in real-world settings by 77%.

October 16, 2024

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Trainee radiologists go on strike in Brussels

Trainee radiologists at Brussels University Hospital have gone on strike to protest about a lack of adequate supervision. Senior colleagues support the action.

October 15, 2024

Brussels University Hospital (HUB) includes the Erasmus Hospital, the Jules Bordet Institute, and the Queen Fabiola University Children's Hospital. Photo courtesy of the HUB.

Radiology's G7 forum goes ahead in Venice

The first meeting of the radiological societies making up the G7 bloc took place in Venice from 10 to 13 October. The focus was on sustainability, AI, imaging the elderly, workforce and burnout, and the future.

October 15, 2024

The Ateneo Veneto, founded in 1812 and the oldest cultural institute still operating in Venice, was chosen as the venue for 'R7 – Radiology International Forum of Scientific Societies of Radiology.' Photo courtesy of SIRM and Prof. Emanuele Neri.

Ranschaert, Morozov pound the pavement in Pisa

Two AuntMinnieEurope.com editorial advisory board members took a short break from their busy schedules during the Annual Meeting of the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics (EuSoMII) to enjoy a run together.

October 14, 2024

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ESCR researchers unveil data on extracardiac findings

By Kate Madden Yee

Clinically significant extracardiac findings are common on CT and MRI and are especially associated with exam indication and patient age, say researchers from the European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology (ESCR).

October 14, 2024

Mammogram reads improve when arranged from low to high breast density

By Amerigo Allegretto

Screening mammography exams arranged from low to high breast density can boost radiologists' interpretation performance.

October 11, 2024

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Radiologist testifies in U.K. murder trial

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

A leading U.K. pediatric radiologist has given evidence in the trial of a couple accused of killing their two-year-old daughter, according to national media reports.

October 10, 2024

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