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Egyptian mummy speaks thanks to 3D printing

Investigators from the U.K. and Germany have used CT to measure the dimensions of the vocal tract of the mummified body of an ancient Egyptian priest. They used the data to generate a 3D-printed model that allowed them to replicate the priest's voice.

January 28, 2020

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Imaging finds venous thrombosis in astronaut

Using an onboard ultrasound machine, an astronaut on the International Space Station detected venous thrombosis in the individual's own body, according to an article published on 2 January by the New England Journal of Medicine. The intended use of the scanner was to research the effects of space flight.

January 9, 2020

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CT shines new light on Greenland's mummies

A multidisciplinary research team has used CT to boost understanding of the early history behind atherosclerosis. They have examined the mummified remains of five Greenlandic Inuit people discovered by Martin Luther in 1929.

January 2, 2020

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3D printing assists ultrasound-guided liver resection

The enhanced visualization of patient-specific liver anatomy provided by 3D-printed models based on CT scans led a team of surgeons and radiologists to alter their approach for around 25% of ultrasound-guided liver resections. European Radiology has posted their findings online.

December 12, 2019

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Cardiac patients gain from 3D printing, AR advances

Determining the distinct benefits of 3D printing and augmented reality (AR) in the management of cardiac conditions, and mapping out which clinical scenarios the technologies are most suitable for, is no easy task. Speakers addressed these questions in a special RSNA session.

December 8, 2019

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Human connection is key to progress in radiology

CHICAGO - In a medical world moving at ever-increasing speeds and making greater demands, it will require a conscious effort on the part of individual radiologists to create a culture of patient interaction and keep humanity at the forefront of the specialty, RSNA 2019 President Dr. Valerie Jackson said in her opening address.

December 1, 2019

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November 25, 2019

3D printing boosts treatment of urethral injuries

Patient-specific 3D-printed models based on pelvic CT scans improve clinicians' understanding of complex pelvic anatomy and their ability to plan surgical repair for urethral injuries more than conventional imaging, according to a study published online in the Turkish Journal of Urology.

November 25, 2019

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MEG scanner gives boost to 3D functional brain imaging

U.K. investigators are convinced that a prototype magnetoencephalography (MEG) scanner can capture clinically useful 3D brain images. They think the device provides a fine opportunity to study a wide range of neurological and mental health conditions, such as epilepsy and autism, in children.

November 24, 2019

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Italians use 3D printing to enhance safety in upper GI surgery

A group of Italian researchers developed 3D-printed models of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract to provide important benefits to the surgical management of a patient with a compressed esophagus. The team has shared its clinical experiences in an online article posted by BMC Surgery.

November 7, 2019

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Prof. Evis Sala.

The politics of health: Evis Sala takes first steps in Albania

Prof. Evis Sala has made a bold career move from head of radiology at a large hospital in Rome to Minister of Health in Albania. She talks exclusively to AuntMinnieEurope about her new challenges and the pivotal role of imaging in the nation’s EU roadmap.

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

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.

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Belgian study shows AI's promise in coronary ischemia

By Maryam Payne

A deep-learning model for assessing vessel-specific coronary ischemia performed well compared to invasive fractional flow reserve in a multicenter study published by European Radiology on 11 October.

October 15, 2025

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AI on the Aegean: EuSoMII congress comes to Crete

AI not only holds clinical potential but also can transform a bad dancer into a magnificent mover, delegates learned at the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics (EuSoMII) annual congress in Heraklion. We bring you some of the highlights.

October 14, 2025

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AI fracture detection tools tested head-to-head

All models showed moderate to high performance for straightforward fracture detection but limited accuracy in complex scenarios.

October 13, 2025

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PSMA-PET/CT may replace NaF-PET/CT in advanced prostate cancer

Replacing F-18 sodium fluoride (NaF) PET/CT with F-18 PSMA PET/CT can improve treatment for men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer.

October 13, 2025

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What's the link between assisted reproduction and breast cancer?

By Maryam Payne

There's an urgent need to assess the link between assisted reproductive technologies and breast cancer risk, researchers said at the European Society of Breast Imaging annual congress.

October 10, 2025

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Will AI lead to merger of radiology and pathology?

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

A strategic merger of radiology and pathology into a unified specialty is vital, two experts have warned in an 8 October commentary in European Journal of Radiology AI.

October 9, 2025

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U.K. newspaper exposes scandal of European radiologist

A radiologist was able to work for a teleradiology company, despite having had his licenses revoked in Sweden and Norway, an investigation by The Times has revealed. The firm has now issued a detailed statement.

October 9, 2025

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Missed previous mammography screening linked to worse disease outcomes

By Amerigo Allegretto

Researchers in Sweden have found that women who did not attend their previous screening had larger tumors and poorer disease-specific survival.

October 8, 2025

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Coroner investigates patient death after ID check failure

A U.K. coroner has specified that a dying woman had her cancer diagnosis delayed after the wrong patient underwent a CT scan due to staff's failure to check the person's name.

October 7, 2025

Justice Scales Fire

Momentum builds for MRI staging of cervical cancer

By Maryam Payne

When it comes to preoperative staging of cervical cancer, now's the time to shift from cystoscopy to MRI, Italian researchers have asserted.

October 7, 2025

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Stay sharp to avoid pitfalls of emergency imaging in elderly

By Frances Rylands-Monk

In the elderly, radiologists must take great care not to confuse normal age-related changes with the cause of the emergency, delegates heard at the French national radiology congress, JFR, on 5 October.

October 6, 2025

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MRI finds brain shape changes may be linked to dementia

By Kate Madden Yee

One of the study's implications is that brain shape changes in the entorhinal cortex could contribute to the development of disease.

October 6, 2025

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