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Molecular Imaging

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February 15, 2022

PET assists in determining therapy response in arthritis cases

A Dutch group has reported that early assessment of clinical response through the use of macrophage PET imaging can improve treatment efficacy in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis.

February 15, 2022

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Crisis over? Global isotope supply begins to return to normal

The European nuclear medicine industry's efforts to ensure adequate supply of essential isotopes seem to be paying off. Serious shortages of molybdenum-99 and iodine-131 have been averted, leading expert Erich Kollegger reveals in an exclusive interview.

February 15, 2022

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Graz team uses PET/CT to diagnose fevers of unknown origin

Researchers from the Medical University of Graz in Austria have found that F-18 FDG PET/CT is of clinical value for diagnosing fevers of unknown origin in more than half of cases after other imaging approaches have failed.

February 13, 2022

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Molecular Imaging

uPAR-PET looks promising diagnosing neuroendocrine cancer

A new PET radiotracer developed by Danish researchers appears promising for establishing the risk of disease progression and death in patients with neuroendocrine cancer, according to a study published on 20 January in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

January 31, 2022

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Shutdown of Dutch reactor poses threat to isotope supplies

Europe's nuclear medicine agency has warned that the closure of a nuclear reactor in Petten, the Netherlands, will have a serious impact on global supplies of molybdenum-99 and lutetium-177 for medical use in the weeks ahead.

January 27, 2022

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Hricak: Radiology has key role to play in precision oncology

Molecular imaging will prove essential for developing the field of precision oncology over the coming years by advancing integrative diagnostics, said world expert Dr. Hedvig Hricak in a keynote lecture at Arab Health in Dubai on 25 January.

January 26, 2022

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Love bite: An unusual skin reaction following MR imaging

Swiss interventional radiologists have added "love bite" to the list of adverse reactions related to gadolinium-based contrast agents, according to a letter to be published in the April 2022 issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

January 18, 2022

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German team finds nuclear tracer is superior to CT in prostate cancer

A research group from Munich has reported that an experimental radiohybrid PET tracer is more effective than CT for identifying tumors prior to surgery in patients with advanced prostate cancer.

January 17, 2022

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How does dark-field chest x-ray perform for emphysema diagnosis?

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich believe dark-field chest x-ray may become an option over CT for the detection and staging of emphysema in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

January 13, 2022

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A thoracic and cardiac radiologist, Prof. Mathieu Lederlin subspecializes in lung CT, particularly for interstitial lung diseases and lung cancer. He also performs cardiac CT and MRI, and emergency imaging. He is a member of the board of the national college of radiology (CERF) and former president of the French Society of Thoracic Imaging.

Interview with JFR 2025 president: Part 1

Ahead of France's national congress, JFR 2025, we bring you an exclusive two-part face-to-face interview with JFR 2025 President Prof. Mathieu Lederlin. Part 1 looks at lung cancer screening and how AI will play a key role.

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It's time to get tough on unnecessary scans, Italians say

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Salman Qureshi on building a new life and career overseas

By Claudia Tschabuschnig

Neuroradiologist Dr. Salman Qureshi talks about his relocation from the U.K. to the Middle East, his passion for education, and his remarkable weight loss and social media journey.

March 18, 2025

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Microultrasound matches MRI in predicting prostate tumor volume

By Amerigo Allegretto

Microultrasound may be a suitable alternative to MRI for predicting pathological tumor volume in prostate cancer lesions.

March 18, 2025

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CTC for colorectal cancer screening is at an 'inflection point'

By Kate Madden Yee

The use of CT colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer screening is at an "inflection point" after its U.S. Medicare reimbursement approval in 2024.

March 17, 2025

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Hair extensions and MRI: To scan or not to scan?

By Maryam Payne

An incident has focused attention on how to maximize the safety of patients with hair extensions who are referred for an MRI examination.

March 17, 2025

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Ultrasound-guided fluoro for kidney stones cuts radiation dose

By Kate Madden Yee

Fluoroscopy-assisted ultrasound guidance for mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures in children is safer and more effective than fluoroscopy alone.

March 17, 2025

Are athletes returning to play too soon after concussion?

By Kate Madden Yee

Sports-related postconcussion changes in cerebral blood flow and white matter persist in athletes up to one year after injury.

March 14, 2025

Team Zurich post new data on dose in lung screening

By Kate Madden Yee

Photon-counting CT technology can yield significant dose reduction on CT lung cancer screening examinations, Swiss researchers have reported.

March 13, 2025

What does it take to implement AI into prostate MRI workflow?

By Maryam Payne

The integration of AI into diagnostic workflows requires assessment to ensure safety, accuracy, and appropriate use, according to two experts in oncologic imaging.

March 12, 2025

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Industry drives sustained move to green radiology

By Poornima Anil

At ECR 2025, imaging manufacturers highlighted reduced energy usage, extended system lifespans, and strategies to minimize repeat scanning and downtime.

March 11, 2025

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The wraps come off European radiology AI journal

By Maryam Payne

Europe officially has another radiology journal, after the inaugural issue of the European Journal of Radiology – Artificial Intelligence (EJR-AI) was unveiled.

March 11, 2025

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Novel PET method shows promise in low-grade breast cancer

Dutch researchers have found that F-18 fluoroestradiol PET can improve staging of grade 1 or 2 estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer compared with F-18 FDG-PET.

March 10, 2025

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U.K. radiologist receives suspended sentence

By Maryam Payne

A senior radiologist from a top U.K. cancer hospital has received an eight-week sentence suspended for 12 months for an illicit sexual encounter on a train. He now faces a General Medical Council investigation.

March 7, 2025

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