Wayne Forrest

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DWI adds little to PET/MRI for female pelvic malignancies

CHICAGO - Adding diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to FDG-PET/MRI to stage women with primary or recurrent pelvic malignancies contributes minimal value and is not worth the additional scan time, according to a study from Germany presented on Sunday at RSNA 2014.

December 1, 2014

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Organized Radiology Issues

RCR: Long waiting times highlight chronic shortage of radiologists

Many patients are waiting more than 30 days to receive the results of x-ray, CT, and MRI scans due to a chronic shortage of radiologists in the U.K., according to new research from the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).

November 12, 2014

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October 22, 2014

Sentinel node technique avoids radical surgery, radiation exposure

Dutch researchers believe they have confirmed the accuracy and safety of a new sentinel node procedure that injects radiotracers in ligaments of women with epithelial ovarian cancer, helping them avoid more invasive, radical surgery.

October 22, 2014

FDG-PET/CT has mixed results in lung cancer screening

Lung cancer researchers from Italy have found that FDG-PET/CT is "highly sensitive" in the diagnosis of indeterminate nodules, as well as nodules larger than 15 mm and solid nodules, but less effective with other smaller, subsolid nodules.

October 20, 2014

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PET/MRI matches PET/CT with less radiation for children

German researchers have found promising evidence that PET/MRI is equivalent to PET/CT for lesion detection in pediatric cancer patients, while at the same time delivering just one-quarter of the radiation dose, according to a study published in the October issue of Radiology.

October 19, 2014

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ASL-MRI detects early signs of cognitive decline in elderly

Using arterial spin-labeled (ASL) MRI, Swiss researchers found evidence of cognitive decline in the brains of healthy elderly individuals before symptoms appeared, according to a new study published online on 7 October in Radiology.

October 8, 2014

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Patients report only minor issues during 7T MRI exams

It may be a while before 7-tesla MRI is commonly used in imaging facilities around the world, but if and when the ultrahigh-field magnets become standard protocol, patients are expected to handle examinations with relative ease, Italian researchers have found.

September 21, 2014

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PET/CT bolsters lymphoma survival predictions

PET/CT outperforms CT alone in measuring treatment response and predicting survival in patients with follicular lymphoma, and therefore should be used routinely in clinical practice, according to research published on Thursday in Lancet Haematology.

September 16, 2014

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CT detects battle injuries of King Richard III

Using whole-body and micro CT, U.K. researchers have concluded that King Richard III suffered three injuries that potentially could have caused his death at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, according to a study published online on 17 September in the Lancet.

September 16, 2014

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Foreign body imaging: X-ray overused, ultrasound underused

Ultrasound is an effective modality for detecting radiolucent foreign bodies, but it's being underused compared with x-ray, U.K. musculoskeletal researchers have found.

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IR study: Keep aware of hydrophilic polymer embolization

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AI improves MRI diagnosis of prostate cancer

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How can we minimize errors caused by human factors?

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

Poisoning and the brain: How can imaging help?

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

MRI and CT can play a central role in determining whether a toxin is present in a patient and how it affects the person if poisoning is known to have occurred.

October 10, 2024

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7-tesla MRI uncovers long-term effects of severe COVID-19

By Kate Madden Yee

Researchers using quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) MRI have found evidence of the long-term effects of severe COVID-19 on the brain.

October 9, 2024

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Denis Le Bihan reflects on 40 years of diffusion MRI

By Frances Rylands-Monk

As the 40th anniversary of diffusion MRI approaches, now is the perfect time to celebrate the progress made, according to Prof. Denis Le Bihan, PhD, the radiologist and physicist credited with inventing the technique.

October 8, 2024

JFR: Private radiology group VIDI continues to expand

By Frances Rylands-Monk

France's private radiology group, VIDI, held its annual convention and shareholder meeting on 4 October at France's national congress, JFR 2024.

October 7, 2024

VIDI convention at JFR, 4 October. Image courtesy of Dr. Robert Lavayssière and the Journées Francophones de Radiologie (JFR).

JFR: France announces new recommendations for endometriosis imaging

By Frances Rylands-Monk

France's endometriosis diagnosis guidance will be updated and published before the end of the year and will include a new standardized MR lexicon.

October 7, 2024

Ultrasound test detects 96% of ovarian cancers

By Kate Madden Yee

An ultrasound test can identify 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women, researchers have reported.

October 7, 2024

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