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Optical imager targets breast cancer screening
Diffuse optical imaging has been proposed as a nonionizing and relatively inexpensive alternative method for detecting breast cancers, including those in dense tissues. Now, U.S. scientists have developed a handheld optical scanner with the potential to image breast cancer in real-time.
December 30, 2015
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EU Screening Week 2026 campaign poster featuring four people with glowing neon medical imaging effects promoting radiology screening services
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Beyond treatment: Europe's new focus on cancer prevention and screening
Europe’s cancer debate is shifting toward reducing risk, finding disease sooner and preventing some cancers from developing at all.
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ESHNR President Robinson on science and connection at ASHNR 2026
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Cardiac MRI-derived metrics predict adverse cardiac disease outcomes
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Mixed-brand cardiac implants expose gap in MRI safety labeling
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Beyond treatment: Europe's new focus on cancer prevention and screening
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
Europe’s cancer debate is shifting toward reducing risk, finding disease sooner and preventing some cancers from developing at all.
September 29, 2026
EU Screening Week 2026 campaign poster featuring four people with glowing neon medical imaging effects promoting radiology screening services
ESHNR President Robinson on science and connection at ASHNR 2026
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
ESHNR President Dr. Soraya Robinson reflected on both the scientific breadth and the value of in-person exchange at the ASHNR.
October 2, 2026
Six women smile together at ASHNR Pittsburgh Homecoming event celebrating 60 years of Head & Neck Radiology, all wearing credential badges
At EUSOBI, X-rays reveal art’s hidden stories
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
A technical art historian showed how X-rays, chemical mapping and microscopy can uncover painted-over limbs, vanished blues and real butterfly scales.
October 1, 2026
Historical black and white photograph showing men gathered around a table examining a deceased person during what appears to be a medical or forensic procedure.
Cardiac MRI-derived metrics predict adverse cardiac disease outcomes
By Erik L. Ridley
Diastolic function markers from cardiac MRI yielded incremental value over clinical risk factors and traditional imaging markers.
September 29, 2026
Glowing red anatomical illustration of a human heart with visible coronary arteries and internal chambers on dark background
Mixed-brand cardiac implants expose gap in MRI safety labeling
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
Mixed-brand cardiac implants can function together yet fall outside MR-conditional labeling. Abdou Khadir Fall, PhD discusses whether engineering criteria could help bridge the gap.
September 28, 2026
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European Nuclear Medicine Day to tackle access gaps across Europe
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
EANM and Nuclear Medicine Europe will bring policymakers, clinicians, industry, and patients together in Brussels on 29 September to push for more equitable access to nuclear medicine across Europe.
September 25, 2026
Three sagittal PET/CT scan images showing head and neck with metabolic activity heat maps in red, yellow, green, and blue. Brain PET/CT imaging is one of the diagnostic applications of nuclear medicine. nuclear medicine
GPR 2026 opening day: Benefit before novelty in pediatric radiology
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
Reducing radiation, sedation, contrast use, and examination time will be among the major themes at GPR 2026, as pediatric radiologists meet in Tübingen.
September 24, 2026
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Photon-counting CT may widen noninvasive follow-up after coronary stenting
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
An Austrian study found photon-counting CT sharply reduced nondiagnostic coronary stents and showed promising rule-out performance for significant in-stent restenosis.
September 23, 2026
Coronary angiography and CT angiography imaging showing right coronary artery with multiple diagnostic views and cross-sectional analysis
SPECT/CT holds ground as PET advances cardiac amyloidosis imaging
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
Experts discussed how SPECT/CT remains central to ATTR cardiac amyloidosis diagnosis, while emerging PET tracers could allow more direct imaging of amyloid deposits.
September 22, 2026
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ESHNR strengthens year-round education in head and neck radiology
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
With webinars, a masterclass, and expanding mentoring initiatives, ESHNR is extending head and neck radiology education.
September 22, 2026
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Telix signs agreement to acquire ITM
By Erik L. Ridley
The deal would create a combined company with significant radioisotope manufacturing, distribution, and radiopharmaceutical development capabilities.
September 21, 2026
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Sustainability in cancer care: from machines to systems
By Claudia Tschabuschnig
Speakers at a session at the IAEA Scientific Forum asked what remains after the machine has been installed.
September 21, 2026
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