Frances Rylands-Monk

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Abstinence before prostate MRI offers benefits in over 60s

Abstinence 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, 2016

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Breast MRI survey reveals wide variations across Europe

Breast 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, 2016

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Kuhl: False positives on breast MRI can be valuable

The management of breast lesions with uncertain malignant potential took center stage at the annual scientific meeting of the European Society of Breast Imaging, and breast imaging pioneer Dr. Christiane Kuhl focused on MRI's impact on these questionable findings.

September 22, 2016

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UAE steps up campaign on dose awareness

Moves to limit medical radiation exposure are intensifying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and safety issues and education now are high on the agenda of healthcare professionals. Every effort must be made to reduce exposure and boost risk awareness, according to key participants at next month's summit in the region.

September 21, 2016

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Organized Radiology Issues

Encore une fois -- new name for French congress

A name change and a star-studded program that reflects political forces at play promise to bring fresh life to the upcoming French national radiology congress, to be held in Paris from 14 to 17 October, according to meeting President Dr. Yves Menu.

September 20, 2016

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Paris gears up to expand image-sharing project

The regional health authority for the Île-de-France region has agreed to a new cloud-based data sharing project that goes beyond the remit of the existing Region Without Film project, a massive effort that digitized the public hospital network in the Paris region that ended last year.

August 29, 2016

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Thorax: Lung screening leaves no lasting harm

Fear can lead to avoidance of lung cancer screening, but a welcome boost has come from a new study analyzing the long-term effects of low-dose CT examinations in the U.K. Lung Cancer Screening trial. It found that patients randomized to the imaging arm did not experience unnecessary long-term anxiety.

August 16, 2016

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Why do Iranian women avoid mammography screening?

Why aren't more women in Iran seeking out breast screening? A new study shows that social, cultural, and religious factors constitute major barriers to mammography adherence, and the authors call for breast health educational programs to do more to encourage women to get screened.

August 10, 2016

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Screening uptake remains patchy in Turkey

In spite of Turkey's growing income levels, cancer screening coverage continues to be relatively poor among women, and their educational level, access to social security, and lifestyle factors have a crucial impact on screening rates, researchers have found.

July 31, 2016

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MRI waiting times remain 'desperately stagnant' in France

Following the release of new figures about MRI waiting times in France, leading radiologists have voiced fresh concerns about the lack of progress. France constantly lags the same distance behind medical advances, according to Dr. Yves Menu, president of the French congress of radiology.

July 18, 2016

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Sopris Capital buys Blackford Analysis from Bayer

Sopris will fold Blackford into Azra AI, one of its portfolio companies.

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neuroRAD video: Joe Lennerz on continuous evidence tracking in medical AI

$Forearm X-ray comparison showing initial ulna fracture and post-surgical fixation with intramedullary rod$

JFR: How to integrate AI in emergency imaging

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neuroRAD 2026 Photo Gallery

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At neuroRAD 2026, the young take over

PET/CT visualizes complications in patients on hemodialysis

F-18 sodium fluoride PET/CT scans can quantify changes in cardiac and aortic vascular calcifications.

February 18, 2026

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All roads lead to outsourcing

By Dr. Paul McCoubrie

Overcalls and unnecessary hedging by younger teleradiologists must be tackled if we're to solve the problem of sub-standard reporting, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie in a new column.

February 17, 2026

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Zonal segmentation with AI shows promise in prostate cancer

By Maryam Payne

Transition zone-based prostate-specific antigen density performs well as a risk-stratification metric in detecting prostate cancer in patients with negative prebiopsy MRI findings.

February 17, 2026

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Chest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations

Lower limb amputation is an increasingly common major complication of advanced peripheral arterial disease and diabetes mellitus.

February 16, 2026

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MRI safety panel unveils findings on patient death

An MRI scan that resulted in a patient's death deviated from national recommendations, a Finnish safety investigation has found.

February 13, 2026

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Abdominal pain? Consider fishbones

By Maryam Payne

Fishbone ingestion should be considered in cases involving an abdominal abscess with no clear cause, particularly in regions with fish-heavy diets.

February 13, 2026

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Christiane Kuhl endorses DRG's new women’s health campaign

By Maryam Payne

Breast imaging pioneer Prof. Dr. Christiane Kuhl has backed an education campaign by the German Roentgen Society to highlight radiology’s contributions to women’s healthcare.

February 13, 2026

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Do young athletes with low back pain need advanced imaging?

By Kate Madden Yee

Many young athletes with low back pain don't need to undergo imaging beyond initial x-ray, according to survey results.

February 12, 2026

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Structured reporting, AI improve chest x-ray workflows

Structured reporting and AI tools have the potential to transform workflows, German researchers have emphasized.

February 11, 2026

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Radiologist outrages public decency

A tribunal has issued a six-month suspension to a consultant clinical radiologist from a top U.K. cancer hospital who committed sex acts repeatedly in full view of other passengers during an hour-long train journey.

February 10, 2026

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'Hub-and-spoke' model and telemedicine can boost stroke care

By Kate Madden Yee

Telemedicine-assisted CT can improve patient access to imaging and thrombolysis for stroke patients, German researchers have reported in Lancet Regional Health.

February 9, 2026

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Radiologist faces censure over prescribing habits

By Maryam Payne

A radiologist has been disciplined by a New Zealand tribunal for inappropriately prescribing medications for herself and others.

February 9, 2026

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