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Europe gets fresh advice on COVID-19 vaccines and breast imaging

In a bid for clarity, the European Society of Breast Imaging has issued new recommendations to standardize patient management and reduce unnecessary imaging and invasive procedures in cases of unilateral axillary lymphadenopathy -- a frequent mild side effect of COVID-19 vaccination.

August 23, 2021

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August 22, 2021

Week in Review: Trainees face uncertainty after Sydney ruling | Laszlo Tabar speaks on breast AI | Radiology and the Olympics

August 12, 2021

Will more radiology training schemes lose accreditation?

The radiology training program at a major tertiary hospital in Sydney has lost its accreditation, according to a newspaper report posted on 11 August. The move raises fears that other programs might face a similar fate.

August 10, 2021

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What was the big surprise for imaging boss at Tokyo Olympics?

Many elite athletes pushed through the pain barrier at the Olympics, it appears. Chief radiologist Dr. Yukihisa Saida said he had not realized how severely damaged the upper arm muscles of handball and hockey players can be. He also expressed surprise that the psoas muscles of athletes seem to be extremely hypertrophic, especially in sprinters.

August 9, 2021

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Week in Review: Radiology's unsung Olympic heroes | New data on impact of COVID-19 pandemic | How to improve informed consent

August 5, 2021

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected nuclear medicine?

The number of scintigraphy studies -- particularly thyroid, cardiac, bone, and lung scans -- fell sharply during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, while PET scans have remained stable, a large-scale European survey has found.

August 4, 2021

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First figures released on imaging of Tokyo Olympics

Over 200 MRI exams were performed in the polyclinic during the first week of the Tokyo Olympics, and 90% of these scans were for suspected musculoskeletal injuries, chief radiologist Dr. Yukihisa Saida has revealed.

August 2, 2021

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Week in Review: How many MRI accidents go unreported? | Imaging steps up at Tokyo Olympics | Surveillance of young breast cancer patients

July 29, 2021

Radiology swings into action at Tokyo Olympics

Medical imaging is already playing a valuable clinical role in the Tokyo Olympics, and both MRI and ultrasound look set to be essential diagnostic tools right up to the closing ceremony on 8 August.

July 26, 2021

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EUSOBI puts focus on assisted reproductive technologies

There's an urgent need to cast light on the link between assisted reproductive technologies and breast cancer risk, researchers noted at the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual congress.

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Will AI lead to merger of radiology and pathology?

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U.K. newspaper exposes scandal of European radiologist

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Missed previous mammography screening linked to worse disease outcomes

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Functional MRI shows what motivates e-cigarette use

By Kate Madden Yee

Functional MRI indicates that e-cigarette users perceive the product as equally rewarding as money -- a finding that highlights the addictive potential of vaping.

November 25, 2024

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CT-defined CAC predicts cardiac events in lung cancer

By Kate Madden Yee

CT-defined coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores can help predict cardiovascular conditions in lung cancer patients, a German study has found.

November 25, 2024

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Bone health normal in infants exposed to HIV medication

Bone health appears to be normal in infants born to women treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate to prevent HIV infection, a South African study has found.

November 22, 2024

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Lessons from Asia: German expert reflects on Seoul trip

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

National breast cancer screening is implemented very differently in Asia, says Dr. Susanne Wienbeck. She speaks about her recent visit to the Korean Congress of Radiology.

November 22, 2024

Dr. Susanne Wienbeck is shown here with fellow speakers Dr. Manisha Bahl, from Mass General Research Institute in the U.S., and Dr. Ji Soo Choi, from Samsung Medical Center at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, and other session participants. Image courtesy of the German Roentgen Society.

Careful use of thermoprotection boosts safety in HCC cases

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Radiologists at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, have shared their 20 years of clinical experience of treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with thermal ablation.

November 21, 2024

(A) Targeted HCC in segment IV-A near the diaphragm. (B) Artificial ascites (*) created using a 6.3 Fr Dawson-Mueller catheter inserted along the inferior margin of the left hepatic lobe. (C) Satisfactory distribution of ascites beneath the diaphragm. (D) Microwave antenna inserted at the target, with mechanical leveraging performed to further accentuate the gap between the liver and diaphragm.

How do ergonomic factors affect breast imaging quality?

By Amerigo Allegretto

It's essential to fully consider the physical surroundings of mammography rooms for optimal image quality, researchers say.

November 20, 2024

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Overdue baby dies after scan results sent 'to nowhere'

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The results of a scan of an overdue baby with medical concerns were not sent to the mother's midwife, possibly contributing to the death of the baby.

November 20, 2024

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Tribunal suspends oncologist over CT scan omission

A tribunal has issued a 12-month suspension to an oncologist who did not inform a patient about the results of a CT scan and who prescribed chemotherapy without documenting the case.

November 19, 2024

Radiologists outperform LLMs in evaluating PI-RADS

By Amerigo Allegretto

Large language models (LLMs) are not ready to assign PI-RADS classifications for prostate cancer, a new study has found.

November 19, 2024

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

GPT-4 proves useful tool in knee MRI reports

GPT-4 can accurately convert free-text knee MRI reports into structured reports, thereby helping to boost communication with referring clinicians.

November 18, 2024

Knee Joint Meniscus Injury

Wireless transducers and MEMs transform ultrasound

By Mustafa Hassan

Wireless transducers and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are among the latest technological trends shaping the ultrasound market.

November 18, 2024

Mobile Ultrasound Devices For Point Of Care Imaging

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks prove safe for pain management

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks performed by emergency clinicians appear to be safe for pain management.

November 15, 2024

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