Frances Rylands-Monk

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Spain: Study highlights rise in pediatric CT scan rate

A new study published in Pediatric Radiology looking at pediatric CT patterns of use in the Spanish region of Catalonia has revealed gradual increases in CT scans and the number of CT-scanned patients over 23 years from 1991 to 2013.

August 25, 2015

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French MRI waiting times arouse fresh controversy

MRI waiting times in France have improved slightly, returning to the 2012-2013 average of 30.3 days, but they still represent a disaster and the government is not facing the truth, said one senior radiologist from Paris.

July 14, 2015

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Use of social media tops 75%, finds new survey

More than 75% of radiologists now use social media sites for both professional and personal purposes, but the need to avoid pitfalls and to decide whether to adopt multiple online identities remain important issues, according to research presented at this week's U.K. Radiological Congress (UKRC) in Liverpool.

June 30, 2015

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Ever scanned Superman, a Harley biker, or a Ferrari?

When radiologists talk about "beautiful images," they mean clear and accurate visualizations showing unmistakable signs of disease and injury, but the main goal of photographic artist Nick Veasey is to use x-ray to reveal the invisible. His new exhibition in Geneva runs until mid-October.

June 8, 2015

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Study finds higher breast recall rates in U.S. vs. Denmark

New evidence has shown that women screened for breast cancer in the U.S. were recalled for workup much more frequently than women screened in Denmark, and cancer detection rates also varied significantly, according to a study published by the International Journal of Cancer.

May 26, 2015

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Low-cost x-ray market faces major shake-up

A Swiss-led project that aims to bring low-cost, quality digital x-ray units to developing countries has unveiled its prototype. EssentialTech, the group behind the GlobaldiagnostiX device, will now concentrate on improving the system until it is ready for technical transfer.

May 12, 2015

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Mammography quality rises sharply in Bulgaria

In advance of the introduction of breast screening in Bulgaria, new quality control (QC) evidence reveals that issues affecting mammography practice have drastically improved since QC was introduced eight years ago across the country.

April 27, 2015

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Radiation dose issues climb agenda in Middle East

New research from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, reveals how the region is targeting ever-optimized dosage in imaging and how dose awareness is becoming of greater importance within the radiological community.

April 21, 2015

PACS lies at digital heart of the new Karolinska

The name Karolinska is synonymous with the Nobel Prizes, but the rebuilt university hospital in Stockholm now looks set to become a futuristic model and shining example of PACS development and deployment. We interviewed the head of radiology, Dr. Anders Wennerberg, PhD, about the project.

April 14, 2015

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Study: CCTA sharpens diagnosis, targets intervention

More accurate diagnosis using coronary CT angiography (CCTA) in chest-pain patients will reduce the risk of heart attack and change treatment, according to a new study from Scotland that shows patients with suspected angina benefited from clearer results after undergoing CCTA.

March 16, 2015

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Marion Smits joins Cambridge team

Prof. Marion Smits speaks about her new U.K. post at Cambridge University with Prof. Ferdia Gallagher’s group and looks ahead to ECR 2026.

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Machine learning standardizes bone tumor grading

By Kate Madden Yee

An AI algorithm and updated risk stratification system produce accurate and standardized bone lesion assessment on CT and MRI, French researchers have found.

April 25, 2025

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F-18 PSMA PET-CT proves clinical value in prostate cancer

F-18 prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT is having a major impact on patient care and therapy decisions in prostate cancer, but it’s crucial to bear in mind the modality’s diagnostic quirks.

April 24, 2025

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Combined PET scans predict progression of Alzheimer’s

Combining information from amyloid PET and FDG-PET scans can predict progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease, a Spanish study has found.

April 23, 2025

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Britain vs. America: A centuries-old grammatical battle

By Dr. Paul McCoubrie

Should we spell it “foetus” or “fetus”? “Haematuria” or “hematuria”? “Oesophagus” or “esophagus”? Dr. Paul McCoubrie investigates in a new column.

April 22, 2025

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PET scans predict outcomes for patients undergoing CAR T-cell therapy

PET scans performed at one or three months after patients with large B-cell lymphoma begin CAR T-cell therapy can indicate whether they are responding to the treatment.

April 21, 2025

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AI model can predict response to liver cancer therapy

By Maryam Payne

Deep-learning, radiomic-based models can predict therapy response and survival in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, a new U.K./French study has found.

April 21, 2025

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MRI-based nomogram provides boost in breast cancer

By Amerigo Allegretto

Pretreatment breast MRI can help quantify intratumoral heterogeneity and predict pathologic complete response in breast cancer patients.

April 18, 2025

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CT brings hope in complex cases of facial trauma

Imaging of facial fractures is challenging, but CT can provide a path to diagnosis in polytraumatic or unconscious patients and in cases of severe soft tissue lesions.

April 17, 2025

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CT estimated to cause 5% of new cancer cases

Researchers suggest that cancers associated with radiation from CT scans could eventually account for 5% of all new cases annually.

April 16, 2025

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Swedish team puts focus on cost-effectiveness of DBT

By Maryam Payne

The cost-effectiveness of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) depends on mortality reduction, future costs, and patients' willingness to pay for screening, according to a group from Malmö and Lund.

April 15, 2025

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AI-guided POCUS assists TB diagnosis in underserved areas

By Amerigo Allegretto

AI-guided POCUS can accurately detect tuberculosis (TB), according to research presented at the ESCMID conference in Vienna, Austria.

April 14, 2025

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Imaging unveils overlooked orbital findings

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Award-winning Spanish researchers have spent two years collecting cases of orbital findings. They’ve now summarized their results and shared their experiences.

April 14, 2025

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