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Watch out for 'false friends' in breast imaging

Usually benign imaging findings may hide a malignant lesion such as medullary carcinoma, so it's vital to be aware of these "false friends," according to researchers from Madrid who have provided some tips and tricks in award-winning work.

February 1, 2016

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U.K. audit shows failure to track urgent findings

A U.K. audit has found that patients are being put at risk, because in only 11 out of 26 radiology departments with an electronic acknowledgement system are staff regularly monitoring the read rate to ensure that critical findings are acted upon.

January 25, 2016

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Make full use of MRI in ovarian cases, Italians urge

When it comes to ovarian tumors, MRI is an essential problem-solving tool because it's so efficient at detecting, characterizing, and staging adnexal masses and can have a major impact on patient management, according to a new Italian study.

December 22, 2015

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Second-opinion gynecologic MRIs may prevent surgery

Expert second-opinion review of gynecologic oncologic MR images is important as it can affect treatment. Approximately 20% of MRIs had discrepancies between initial and second-opinion interpretations in a new study, which would have affected management, including preventing surgery.

November 23, 2015

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November 10, 2015

New breast MRI scoring system rivals BI-RADS

A new, simple scoring system for breast MRI not only compensates for reader experience, it also gives BI-RADS a run for its money, researchers from Austria found. Known as Tree, the scoring system shows high diagnostic accuracy in mass and nonmass lesions and also improves diagnostic accuracy in nonexpert readers.

November 10, 2015

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Use vascular indexes to exclude malignant breast masses

Using vascular indexes obtained via 3D power Doppler ultrasound can accurately characterize suspicious breast masses, and adding it to 2D ultrasound may reduce unnecessary biopsies, noted Turkish researchers in an article published online in the European Journal of Radiology.

November 3, 2015

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MRI accurately pinpoints tubal pregnancy

MRI plays an important role in the early diagnosis and management of tubal pregnancy, and certain features on MRI such as "three rings" make it ideal for early diagnosis of this condition, according to an article published in European Radiology.

October 28, 2015

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Portuguese aim to pinpoint gynecologic cancers

Hereditary syndromes are responsible for about 10% of gynecologic cancers, but are there any distinctive imaging features that accompany them? Unfortunately not, Portuguese researchers have found, but they have identified other key points.

October 15, 2015

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Ranschaert: Act now to tackle online identity crisis

Radiologists and other healthcare professionals are suffering from an online identity crisis, because most social media guidelines recommend creating a private and public/professional Web presence, but in reality this is operationally impossible and even nonsensical, said leading healthcare IT expert Dr. Erik Ranschaert.

October 6, 2015

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DL algorithm estimates lung nodule cancer risk, reduces false positives

The deep-learning (DL) tool reduced false-positive results by almost 40% and showed high cancer detection rates.

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Neuroinflammation persists for 2 years in long COVID

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ChatGPT gathers momentum in MR imaging

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Low-dose CT ties emphysema to mortality in previous smokers

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Keep calm: Booklets aim to conquer children's anxiety

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

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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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