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Effects of false-positive mammograms can persist

Women who receive false-positive mammograms are twice as likely to experience long-term unpleasant psychosocial consequences than women with negative exams, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

August 27, 2015

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DBT boosts mammo's specificity, lowers recall rate

Adding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to conventional mammography boosted the specificity of breast screening and cut the recall of women with benign lesions by more than half in a new study published in Radiology. DBT plus mammography also showed sensitivity gains in some groups of women.

July 30, 2015

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Dutch researchers launch DENSE breast MR trial

It's well-known that mammography is less effective in women with dense breast tissue. But what hasn't been established is which supplemental modality is best for these women. Dutch researchers have launched a trial to study the use of MRI in addition to mammography for screening women with dense breast tissue.

July 15, 2015

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Breast imaging at highest risk for medicolegal claims

It may come as no surprise, but a new study indicates that breast imaging has the highest risk of medicolegal claims compared with other medical imaging exams, at least in Australia, according to a study published online this month in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

July 5, 2015

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NEJM: Breast cancer screening reduces mortality by 40%

Another salvo in the screening mammography wars has been released in the form of a literature review in the New England Journal of Medicine suggesting that breast cancer screening reduces mortality by 40%. Both sides of the breast screening debate may be able to gain ammunition from the report's findings, however.

June 3, 2015

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Info on 'overdiagnosis' saps interest in breast screening

Giving women more information about the negative aspects of mammography, such as overdiagnosis, makes them less inclined to want breast screening, according to a new Australian study published online February 17 in Lancet.

March 1, 2015

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What do patients really know about radiation and radiologists?

While it's all well and good for radiologists to spend more time interacting with patients, it's important to understand what patients actually know about radiation and radiologists to do this effectively. Two studies presented at the recent RSNA meeting explored these questions and came to some surprising conclusions.

January 21, 2015

DBT finds 30% more cancer than mammo in dense breasts

CHICAGO - Adding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to full-field digital mammography improves cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue by 30% versus mammo alone, according to Norwegian research presented on Tuesday at RSNA 2014.

December 3, 2014

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Researchers develop device to ease mammo discomfort

Dutch researchers have developed a new mammography paddle that they believe will ease the compression discomfort that patients experience during mammography exams, according to a study to be presented at the upcoming RSNA 2014 meeting.

November 26, 2014

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CT corrects the record on arthritis in ancient Egypt

Using CT, Egyptian researchers found that ancient Egyptian royal families appear to have suffered from a degenerative spinal disease rather than an inflammatory type of arthritis, as previously assumed. Study results were published online in Arthritis and Rheumatology.

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15 years of top stories: Which are the standouts?

To mark the 15th anniversary of AuntMinnieEurope and the retirement of Editor-in-Chief Philip Ward, we present a list of the 15 all-time favorite articles.

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Unfilled vacancies and disparities persist in nuclear medicine

Dual PET imaging in Case Two illustrates a patient with discordant disease. FDG PET (b & d) shows FDG uptake in tail of pancreas primary lesion (yellow arrow), as well as multiple hepatic metastases (yellow boxes), with enlarged liver span. DOTATATE PET on left (a) shows several hepatic metastases that do not demonstrate DOTATATE uptake above background of liver parenchyma. The liver lesions in (c) demonstrate moderate FDG uptake in liver lesions, with no corresponding DOTATATE avidity (white box) or central photopenia (white arrow). This discordance in dual PET imaging corresponds to a NETPET score of 5. This suggests de-differentiated disease and a less favorable prognosis. The patient was not suitable for Lutate treatment and received chemotherapy.

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AI Act: Now's the time for hospitals and vendors to step up

By Claudia Tschabuschnig

The AI Act is no longer just a proposal -- it's here, and healthcare providers must act. With strict regulations and high penalties looming, we explore what hospitals and vendors need to do before the 2026 deadline.

February 26, 2025

The AI Act is increasing transparency and eliminating regulatory 'hide and seek,' said Dr. Hugh Harvey. All pictures courtesy of Claudia Tschabuschnig.

Siemens emphasizes new software offering, stroke care

By Erik L. Ridley

At ECR 2025, Siemens Healthineers is featuring its mobile stroke unit offering and a new way for customers to access its imaging software.

February 26, 2025

Somatom On.site enables potential stroke patients to receive a head CT in an ambulance on the way to a hospital. Image courtesy of Siemens Healthineers.

Generative AI yields potential for assisting radiologists

By Amerigo Allegretto

Generative AI may have novel applications in the clinic, but using the technology comes with its share of challenges and future directions.

February 26, 2025

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Ablation suitable alternative to surgery in breast cancer treatment

By Amerigo Allegretto

Image-guided ablation techniques can be a suitable alternative to surgery for breast cancer patients.

February 26, 2025

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Italian research team shows the way on sustainability

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

The new horizons of advanced imaging, especially in oncology, must consider not only diagnostic efficacy but also sustainability, prize-winning researchers told ECR 2025 delegates.

February 26, 2025

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Adding AI to brain MRI finds important epilepsy lesions

By Kate Madden Yee

Using an AI tool with brain MRI in children finds 64% of focal cortical dysplasias -- abnormalities linked to epilepsy -- that radiologists miss, researchers have reported.

February 26, 2025

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Controversy breaks out over tribunal outcome

By Maryam Payne

A public petition to reverse the decision of a U.K. medical tribunal is gathering pace, after a panel issued only a warning to a hospital doctor for serious misconduct.

February 25, 2025

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PET/CT reveals new infections in ICU patients

F-18 FDG-PET/CT is a valuable approach for diagnosing unknown infections in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.

February 25, 2025

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7-minute shoulder MRI scans prove feasible

A commercially available deep-learning algorithm makes possible high-quality, 7-minute shoulder MRI exams.

February 24, 2025

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Swiss AI model achieves segmentation success in MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

Swiss researchers developed and tested an AI model that automatically segments anatomic structures on MR images, independent of sequence.

February 24, 2025

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Spanish presenters scoop e-poster awards at ECR 2025

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

ECR 2025 judges have awarded prizes to 13 Spanish researchers, according to an announcement by the Spanish Society of Medical Radiology on 21 February.

February 24, 2025

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U.K. issues advice on radiology life cycle

By Maryam Payne

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has released a report designed to standardize terminology for communicating processes, performance, and measurement. It's available for free download.

February 21, 2025

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