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How is 3D printing transforming cardiac care?

The potential benefits of 3D printing and its application in cardiovascular medicine are emerging fast, according to an international group of researchers. They have highlighted examples in four core areas in an article published online on 21 October by Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.

October 28, 2019

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October 2, 2019

VR, 3D printing aid acetabular fracture classification

Virtual reality (VR) and 3D-printed models have demonstrated a potential to improve physicians' ability to classify acetabular fractures for surgery. Dutch researchers explored which of the two techniques was more effective to that end in a new study, published online in the European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology.

October 2, 2019

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3D printing can bolster cardiac management

Patient-specific 3D-printed heart models based on cardiac MRI and CT scans are dimensionally accurate and also offer clinical value in the management of congenital heart disease, according to a new analysis published online by the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

September 30, 2019

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Software choice can dictate lung screening recall rates

The choice of volumetry software used to measure nodules on CT lung cancer screening examinations may have a substantial impact on the recall rate for follow-up examinations, according to a new study from the U.K. The authors have emphasized the need to validate the software to deliver effective screening.

September 25, 2019

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Volumetry software affects CT lung screening recall rates

Using different types of volumetry software to measure nodules on CT lung cancer screening exams can drastically alter the recall rate for follow-up exams, underscoring the need to validate the software to ensure effective screening, according to an article recently published online in the European Journal of Radiology.

September 19, 2019

Blood test can give boost to CT lung screening

New evidence from the U.K. suggests a blood test and imaging-based lung screening exam offers a better lung cancer detection rate than standard clinical care. The findings were presented on 9 September at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona, Spain.

September 10, 2019

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Mobile ambulances give boost to stroke therapy

German investigators have provided new evidence that mobile stroke ambulances fitted with CT can greatly improve the accuracy and efficiency of determining which patients require surgical treatment, compared with standard clinical decision-making. They published their results online on 3 September in JAMA Neurology.

September 3, 2019

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Swiss shed light on bullets in gunshot injuries

Researchers from Zurich have reported that dual-energy CT can differentiate between various types of bullets in gunshot wounds based on their core material. The findings may have major implications for the future of forensic imaging.

September 1, 2019

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Novel contrast-free MRI technique measures heart strain

A team of investigators from the U.K. has used 3D MRI to work out a patient's cardiac muscle strain. They have described how their method can boost the accuracy of quantifying cardiac health without the need for gadolinium contrast in an article published online on 28 August by Scientific Reports.

August 29, 2019

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DWI with fat correction identifies liver scarring in MASLD patients

An MRI technique that corrects for fat in the liver appears to perform comparably to MRE for detecting fibrosis.

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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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Female authors remain underrepresented in radiology journals

By Maryam Payne

Women are still significantly underrepresented among the authors of top-cited imaging articles, with country of origin and subspecialty being influencing factors.

October 6, 2025

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PET/CT links metabolic activity to aggressive endometrial cancer

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Aggressive endometrial cancer may drive the high metabolic activity of visceral fat, Norwegian researchers reported in Barcelona at the 40th anniversary meeting of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

October 5, 2025

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Support grows for 5-year CTC screening interval

By Kate Madden Yee

The findings of an Italian study add to an ongoing conversation about the use of CT colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer screening.

October 3, 2025

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French radiology goes ahead with strike action

Many radiologists in France are taking industrial action on 1 October. The scale of the walkout is not clear yet, but the 1,250 radiologists and radiotherapists from the Vidi network have joined the strike.

October 1, 2025

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IMRT comparable to proton therapy for throat cancer

U.K. researchers have reported new results on the use of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and proton beam therapy to reduce long-term treatment-related toxicities in throat cancer.

October 1, 2025

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Are clinical examinations really dead?

By Dr. Paul McCoubrie

A clinical examination lacks sensitivity, but to omit it entirely is short-sighted, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie in a new series of articles about interactions between radiology and surgery.

September 30, 2025

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Women who skip first mammogram more likely to die of breast cancer

By Amerigo Allegretto

Women who do not participate in their first breast cancer screening are 40% more likely to die later from the disease, according to a study in the BMJ.

September 29, 2025

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EUSOBI 2025 studies focus on transgender breast care

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

At the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) congress in Aberdeen, U.K., studies from Latvia and Argentina addressed breast care for transgender patients.

September 29, 2025

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Growth opportunities mount for molecular imaging

By Sarah-Jane James

The molecular imaging market is entering an exciting phase. Challenges such as isotope fragility, stretched replacement cycles, and reimbursement complexities are outweighed by structural growth factors.

September 29, 2025

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Radiologists deem AI x-ray reports clinically acceptable

A new study has validated an AI model for generating chest x-ray reports, with more than 85% of the reports regarded as acceptable.

September 26, 2025

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