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What's tomosynthesis' screening role in women with breast implants?

The use of a low-dose tomosynthesis protocol for screening women with breast implants allows a significant reduction in radiation exposure while maintaining adequate image quality and maximizing the diagnostic performance, Italian researchers have found.

September 12, 2023

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Week in Review: Special focus on sports imaging | U.K. rejoins Horizon scheme | New column from Giles Maskell

September 7, 2023

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Imaging research gets boost from U.K. rejoining Horizon Europe

Medical imaging and AI research received a substantial boost on 7 September, when the European Commission and the U.K. reached an agreement on the U.K.'s participation in Horizon Europe, the European Union's research and innovation program. Senior radiologists have already welcomed the news.

September 6, 2023

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September 5, 2023

Imaging sheds light on diverse range of tricky sporting injuries

The input and knowledge of radiologists is proving invaluable in diagnosing pelvic and upper thigh problems in football players. Imaging is also contributing extensively to the management of weightlifting and bodybuilding injuries.

September 5, 2023

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Week in Review: Norway's screening critics | Lessons of Letby case | New column from Chris Hammond

August 31, 2023

Learning the lessons in the shocking case of Lucy Letby

In the wake of the murder conviction of neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, radiologists must bring an end to interprofessional conflict, act in a dignified and professional way, and emphasize the contribution they make to patient care, says U.K. Royal College of Radiologists President Dr. Kath Halliday.

August 30, 2023

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Week in Review: Imaging's role in murder trial | Prostate MRI advances | Patient power and GP referrals

August 24, 2023

X-rays prove crucial in conviction of nurse who murdered 7 babies

X-ray evidence made a significant contribution to the conviction of U.K. neonatal nurse Lucy Letby. On 21 August, she received a whole-life prison term, with no chance of parole, for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six more.

August 20, 2023

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Week in Review: Top workforce trends in radiology | Work overload and diagnostic errors | Osteoporosis crisis looms

August 17, 2023

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What’s the likely impact of €16B Hologic deal?

Private equity firms are acquiring women’s health vendor Hologic. Senior industry experts reflect on the deal and the future consequences for the global women’s health sector.

Dedicated breast F-18 FDG PET/MRI exam pre- (A, D, G), mid- (B, E, H), and post-NAC (C, F, I) of a 41-year-old patient diagnosed with a triple negative (TN), grade 2, invasive carcinoma. The SUVmax values of the primary tumor were 14.68 pre-NAC, 1.69 mid-NAC, and 1.87 post-NAC, while SER values were 1.19, 0.52, and 0.63, respectively. Figure courtesy of Melissa Lenaerts, PhD, Dr. Thiemo van Nijnatten, PhD, et al and presented at EUSOBI 2025.

PET/MRI begins to deliver in breast cancer

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EUSOBI: Positron emission mammography demonstrates worth

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Amyloid PET can track patterns of neurodegeneration

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5 tips on how to succeed with online learning

By Dr. Chris Hammond

We attach less meaning to an online course, so we value it less, radiologist Dr. Chris Hammond writes. He gives advice on making e-learning a richer experience.

September 23, 2025

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Manslaughter trial gets underway in Rome

A preliminary hearing in the manslaughter case of three radiologists and a cardiologist has broadened the scope of liability to the clinics and insurance company involved.

September 23, 2025

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DBT plus synthesized mammo leads to fewer false-positive recalls

By Amerigo Allegretto

A German study has found that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) plus synthesized mammography leads to lower false-positive recall rates than digital mammography.

September 22, 2025

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Imaging linked to blood cancers in younger patients

Researchers suggest that medical imaging may be associated with more than 10% of hematologic cancers in children and adolescents.

September 22, 2025

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Dutch authors cast light on uterine fibroids

By Maryam Payne

Researchers have shared their clinical experiences of how ultrasound and MRI can assess blood flow and vasculature in uterine fibroids.

September 19, 2025

3D power Doppler images of the same patient. Sagittal view (A), transversal view (B), and coronal view (C). 3D power Doppler reconstruction (D) with a 3D power Doppler volume (E) and a histogram (F) as output of 3D power Doppler ultrasound with vascular indices as result.

DL algorithm estimates lung nodule cancer risk, reduces false positives

By Kate Madden Yee

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

September 18, 2025

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Neuroinflammation persists for 2 years in long COVID

A Dutch team has used PET to reveal neuroinflammation in patients with persistent severe fatigue and difficulty concentrating more than two years after COVID-19 infection.

September 17, 2025

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ChatGPT gathers momentum in MR imaging

ChatGPT-4 can enhance clinical workflow by recommending case-specific MRI protocols, optimizing protocol selection, and leading to relevant acquisition time savings, a new German-led study has found.

September 16, 2025

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Low-dose CT ties emphysema to mortality in previous smokers

By Amerigo Allegretto

Emphysema found on baseline low-dose chest CT is tied to death related to all causes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease, Spanish authors have reported.

September 16, 2025

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Keep calm: Booklets aim to conquer children's anxiety

By Kate Madden Yee

Radiographer Giuseppe Scappatura has produced two free booklets to help children face imaging examinations with "greater serenity and collaboration."

September 15, 2025

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Scientific freedom requires vigilance, warns Hamm

By Maryam Payne

The independence of scientific research must be prioritized and defended, according to an editorial by Prof. Dr. Bernd Hamm, editor in chief of European Radiology.

September 15, 2025

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Naveen Sharma reveals how he got over 1M followers

By Frances Rylands-Monk

The Instagram phenomenon @theradiologistpage now has more than a million followers. Its creator Dr. Naveen Sharma explains how he built up such a huge following.

September 12, 2025

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