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Using CAD 'on demand' may be more effective than prompts

Radiologists' ability to detect malignant breast masses is more accurate when computer-aided detection (CAD) marks are hidden until they are needed, rather than displayed while the radiologist reads a study, according to new research from the Netherlands published online in Radiology.

October 31, 2012

FFDM better for DCIS -- and it doesn't cause 'overdiagnosis'

Full-field digital mammography (FFDM) performs better than film-screen mammography in detecting ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and invasive cancer -- without increasing "overdiagnosis," a concern long highlighted by breast cancer screening critics, according to a new Dutch study in Radiology.

October 3, 2012

Study shows DBT increases mammography's accuracy

Adding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to digital mammography boosts accuracy in finding soft-tissue abnormalities, researchers report in the October issue of Clinical Radiology. And that can only help reduce both healthcare costs and patient anxiety.

September 26, 2012

Widespread patient uncertainty exists about radiologists' roles

Many patients are unclear about the roles and responsibilities of radiologists, a new Irish study has discovered. This can cause confusion, leading to lack of compliance with medical advice, and can also have an impact on public health messages distributed by medical boards and policymakers.

September 11, 2012

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FFDM fails to lower missed-cancer percentage, study shows

Full-field digital mammography (FFDM) does not improve upon the performance of film-screen mammography, at least in terms of the percentage of missed interval and screening-detected cancers, Norwegian researchers reported in a study published online June 14 in Radiology.

July 4, 2012

Breast tomo surpasses digital mammography in diagnostic accuracy

One-view breast tomosynthesis shows higher diagnostic accuracy as compared with two-view digital mammography, helping interpreting radiologists find 10% more cancers, according to a new study from an influential group of researchers in Sweden.

June 14, 2012

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Delayed diagnoses cause complaints in breast litigation cases

Delay in diagnosis is the most common complaint in breast imaging malpractice litigation, say London researchers in the July issue of Clinical Radiology. Breast microcalcification is the most often missed mammographic sign, according to the group.

June 10, 2012

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Study: Finding out who's at fault in communication breakdowns

A major contributor to preventable medical errors is communication breakdown between managing and consulting physicians -- and many of these errors can be traced to radiology reports, according to a new study published in the June issue of Clinical Radiology.

May 22, 2012

Dutch find benign surgery affects mammography's sensitivity

Screening mammography's sensitivity can be hindered after women have had conservative breast surgery or radiotherapy. But even benign surgery such as biopsy or breast reduction can cause permanent postoperative changes that decrease mammography's screening sensitivity, researchers from the Netherlands found.

April 24, 2012

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What you need to know about MRI of reconstructed breast

Surgical management of breast cancer often includes lumpectomy or mastectomy, followed by breast reconstruction. Each of these types of reconstruction has different appearances on MRI, and knowing what to look for is critical, according to a major article published in Insights into Imaging.

April 17, 2012

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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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What brain mechanisms drive depression in older adults?

A Belgian PET study has shown that mechanisms other than amyloid brain deposits may underlie depressive symptoms in people later in life.

January 24, 2025

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New analysis emerges from SCOT-HEART CT study

By Frances Rylands-Monk

The SCOT-HEART team has unveiled novel data on preventative therapy use in a large coronary CT angiography patient cohort. A second study is well underway and may lead to coronary artery disease screening.

January 24, 2025

Example images from a coronary CT angiogram with 3D reconstruction and curved planar reconstruction of the left anterior descending coronary artery showing severe coronary artery disease. Courtesy of Prof. Michelle Williams and SCOT-HEART.

German team supports use of endovascular thrombectomy

Researchers from Hamburg say endovascular thrombectomy is a safe and effective option in cases of acute extracranial internal carotid artery occlusions.

January 23, 2025

Images in a 74-year-old male patient who presented at the hospital with acute symptoms of a right hemispheric ischemic stroke and a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score of 24. (A) Nonenhanced CT image shows no signs of early infarction, whereas (B) CT perfusion image shows a large perfusion deficit in the territory of the middle cerebral artery and anterior cerebral artery caused by an extracranial occlusion in the right internal carotid artery. (C) Digital subtraction angiography shows the occlusion in the C1 segment. The extracranial occlusion was passed, reperfused, and subsequently stented (D, E). The final contrast injection did not reveal any intracranial occlusions within the territory of the internal carotid artery (F). At the 24-hour follow-up, there was no infarction on (G) the nonenhanced CT image, and the NIHSS score had decreased to 3 points. Image courtesy of RSNA.

DEXA receives major boost for osteoporosis screening

Greater emphasis looks set to be put on the use of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for osteoporosis screening.

January 22, 2025

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From Vienna to Val-d'Isère: Valérie Vilgrain on video

By Frances Rylands-Monk

ECR 2025 is only five weeks away. We spoke with Prof. Valérie Vilgrain to ask what she's looking forward to at this year's congress. She also elaborates on the Val d'Isère Vilgrain winter course and her love of skiing.

January 21, 2025

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What can we do to control demand for imaging?

By Dr. Chris Hammond

Ever increasing demand is the elephant in the room of healthcare funding: ignore it and we'll all be trampled. Everyone must act to stem the tide, writes Dr. Chris Hammond.

January 20, 2025

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ML model using CCTA, MRI data predicts MACE in cardiac patients

By Amerigo Allegretto

A machine-learning (ML) model that includes both CCTA and stress cardiac MRI data can accurately predict major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

January 20, 2025

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Top 5 predictions for imaging IT and AI sectors

By Amy Thompson

Market consolidation is coming in 2025, and radiology IT deals will be larger and more complex, predicts industry expert Amy Thompson.

January 17, 2025

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Patient death prompts RCR to act on gastric bands

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

A coroner's report has led to a pledge by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) to consider how to improve identification of "slipped" gastric bands on imaging.

January 16, 2025

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MRI ensures clarity and precision on vulvar pathologies

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

MRI allows precise evaluation of rare vulvar pathologies, differentiating benign from malignant lesions, and is crucial for tailored clinical approaches.

January 16, 2025

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Genetic testing, risk assessment tied to more breast MRI uptake

By Amerigo Allegretto

Women with high-risk pathological variants for breast cancer as identified by genetic testing and risk assessment are more likely to undergo breast MRI.

January 15, 2025

Radiology responds to launch of U.K. AI action plan

The medical imaging community has started to give its verdict on the U.K. government's 26-page strategy document for AI that was unveiled on 13 January.

January 14, 2025

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