Frances Rylands-Monk[email protected]Clinical NewsOnline literacy tools spell change in UAENew research from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) designed to gauge whether audiovisual e-resources can help patients understand imaging procedures before undergoing examinations has led to validation of these aids among radiology staff.November 23, 2016Clinical NewsPACS can shorten hospital stays, but challenges remainPACS not only improves efficiency and clinical decision-making but also shortens hospital stays, a study from Saudi Arabia has found. Major challenges to PACS usage remain, however, particularly the time taken to find images, recurrent system downtime, and insufficient training.November 13, 2016Clinical NewsCAD with low-dose CT shows promise in lungNew Swiss research shows that adding computer-aided detection (CAD) in ultralow-dose CT significantly improves sensitivity for detecting solid pulmonary nodules. This may be a crucial step in the early detection of lung cancer and lead to better patient outcomes.November 6, 2016Clinical NewsJFR: 29 points to safeguard radiology's futureRadiology's in vital need of reform. That's a key conclusion of the latest publication from France's influential Professional Council of Radiology, which was unveiled at the Journées Francophones de Radiologie (JFR) congress and contains 29 proposals to ensure the profession's bright future.October 18, 2016Clinical NewsJFR: Is one-day breast cancer screening feasible?Breast cancer screening has been a topical issue at the Journées Francophones de Radiologie (JFR) congress. It enjoyed extensive coverage in the 14 October opening press conference, at which Dr. Suzette Delaloge supported the concept of a one-day diagnostic turnaround.October 16, 2016Clinical NewsJFR: Paris attacks show organization makes a differenceThe solidarity shown by health service staff and volunteers meant that victims of the multisite terrorist attacks in Paris last November could be treated very quickly, which was vital, according to a Journées Francophones de Radiologie (JFR) press conference.October 13, 2016Clinical NewsEuro-Asian team probes best therapy for liver cancerPublication of the results from joint French-Singaporean research based on hepatocellular carcinoma therapy trials involving 800 patients promises to add fresh impetus to the debate over the optimal treatment for advanced nonresectable liver cancer. Dr. Valérie Vilgrain, PhD, is the principal investigator of the French study.October 11, 2016SocioeconomicPET/CT network expands in RussiaA new PET/CT network in Russia promises to make the technology more accessible, but stern challenges remain in a country that up to seven years ago only had 10 PET/CT scanners across a few major cities, said PET-Technology board member Diana Kobesova.October 9, 2016Clinical NewsAbstinence before prostate MRI offers benefits in over 60sAbstinence from ejaculation prior to a prostate MR examination significantly increases the volume of seminal vesicles (SVs), and thereby may well improve evaluation of SV invasion on multiparametric MRI, especially in older men, according to new research from Turkey and the U.S.October 4, 2016Clinical NewsBreast MRI survey reveals wide variations across EuropeBreast indications for MRI differ vastly across Europe, but techniques are closer to U.S. practice than anticipated, according to a new survey presented for the first time at the European Society of Breast Imaging annual meeting, which ended in Paris on 24 September.September 25, 2016Previous PagePage 23 of 40Next PageTop StoriesWomens ImagingMammography screening improves survival for late-stage cancersWomen with screen-detected late-stage cancer have greater survival compared with women who do not undergo mammography screening.CTUsing GPT‑4o with CT exams helps diagnose ovarian cancer earlierMRIUnclear explanations of contrast MRI exams heighten patient anxietyMRI15 years of top stories: Which are the standouts?Molecular ImagingUnfilled vacancies and disparities persist in nuclear medicine
