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German PET study sheds new light on long COVID

Investigators from the University of Freiburg, Germany, have found that patients with long-term symptoms from COVID-19 are hampered by impaired cognitive functions, yet PET shows the cause appears to be unrelated to any pathological changes in the brain.

October 21, 2021

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German group uses PET tracer to pinpoint breast cancer

Investigators from Muenster, Germany, have found an experimental radiotracer based on gallium-68 can help diagnose primary and metastatic tumors on PET/MRI scans in women with advanced breast cancer -- even those smaller than 1 cm.

October 17, 2021

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Beets-Tan pinpoints future directions in cancer imaging

Where are we going in cancer imaging? Prof. Dr. Regina Beets-Tan, president of ECR 2022, addressed this question in a plenary lecture on 7 October at the 2021 European Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology virtual meeting.

October 11, 2021

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Europe revises MRI guidelines to improve vulvar cancer staging

The European Society of Urogenital Radiology has issued new MRI guidelines in a bid to reduce ambiguity and improve radiology's role in the staging and management of patients with vulvar cancer.

October 3, 2021

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French team develops cardiac MRI technique for COVID-19 detection

Investigators from Bordeaux, France, have used a high-resolution cardiac MRI technique to diagnose myocardial injuries in patients with COVID-19. They published their results on 18 September in the European Journal of Radiology.

September 26, 2021

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Medical, Legal, and Practice

Predatory journals represent serious global threat

Open access publishing for aspiring radiology authors is growing fast, but it's a corrupt scene that ultimately pollutes science to the tune of $77 million a year in fees, according to new research.

September 21, 2021

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1.5T MRI matches 3T for image quality in hip study

Multiparametric MRI on 3-tesla scanners showed little advantage over 1.5-tesla imaging in a direct comparison in prostate cancer patients with total hip replacements. The German study was published on 11 September in the European Journal of Radiology.

September 15, 2021

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Swiss group underlines potential benefits of second-look PET/CT

Investigators from Bern in Switzerland think a second PET/CT scan is worthwhile before radiotherapy treatment, especially when delays of over four weeks occur after initial scans in patients with advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer.

September 14, 2021

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German group underlines potential of novel chest imaging method

Investigators from the Technical University of Munich believe x-ray dark-field chest imaging may be the most significant advance in standard chest x-ray in 100 years. They've shown how it can help to diagnose lung disease.

August 26, 2021

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U.K. group tests PET tracer for Alzheimer's disease

A research group from Imperial College London in the U.K. used a new carbon-11-based PET radiotracer to identify brain activity that could be linked to the formation of plaque in people with cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.

July 22, 2021

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Radiologist gets suspended for 'antisemitic' statements

A radiologist in Belgium has been suspended due to "antisemitic" statements in a patient's medical record and for sharing social media posts.

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Revealed: The cause of CT safety incident in Belgium

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Introducing Maskell’s Law of Cancer

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

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Paul McCoubrie: How to become wise in radiology

By Claudia Tschabuschnig

Wisdom is about staying calm in all circumstances, saying less than is necessary, and maintaining a thoughtful expression, Dr. Paul McCoubrie said.

March 1, 2025

Showing the way: Dr. Paul McCoubrie. Image courtesy of the ESR and Sebastian Kreuzberger.

Video from ECR: New advances in AI shine brightly in exhibit hall

AI and imaging informatics products have featured prominently in the technical exhibition at ECR 2025. For an insider's viewpoint, we turned to market specialist Amy Thompson.

March 1, 2025

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Embolization procedure reduces hip pain in osteoarthritis patients

Arterial embolization is a promising, minimally invasive treatment for chronic hip pain in patients with osteoarthritis.

March 1, 2025

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Experts focus attention on pressure points in prostate imaging

If an MRI prostagram proves to be a viable screening tool for prostate cancer, urologists are going to have a lot of extra work on their hands and radiologists will be needed to help out, ECR 2025 attendees learned.

March 1, 2025

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MRI-based ML model detects leiomyosarcomas

By Amerigo Allegretto

An MRI-based machine learning (ML) model showed promise in differentiating leiomyosarcoma from atypical benign leiomyoma.

March 1, 2025

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Video from ECR: What's high on the agenda right now for the ESR?

Boosting European radiology's visibility on the global healthcare stage remains an urgent priority for the ESR, according to Prof. Carlo Catalano.

March 1, 2025

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U.K. team shows how AI can benefit the environment

By Kate Madden Yee

Incorporating AI into workflow can allow for transformative changes and more sustainable clinical practice, U.K. researchers revealed at ECR 2025.

February 28, 2025

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Video from ECR: Merel Huisman: AI hot topics, young clubs, and physician burnout

Is the EU AI Act friend or foe? How can you urge younger radiologists to engage in a society? And how can burnout be avoided? We put these and other questions to Dr. Merel Huisman.

February 28, 2025

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Canon highlights ultrasound and CT lung screening at ECR 2025

By Erik L. Ridley

Canon Medical Systems is emphasizing a new multipurpose ultrasound scanner and its lung cancer screening portfolio at ECR 2025.

February 28, 2025

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Building a digital profile is all about being yourself

By Claudia Tschabuschnig

For radiologists accustomed to working more behind the scenes, being digitally visible might not seem like a priority, but in today's connected world, an online presence is about much more than self-promotion.

February 28, 2025

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CEUS adds value to spleen trauma management

By Amerigo Allegretto

CEUS could be a suitable alternative to CT for early detection of complications in splenic trauma that’s nonoperatively managed.

February 28, 2025

PET/MRI receives boost for prostate cancer detection

Hybrid PET/MRI scans outperform either technique alone for identifying tumors in high-risk patients with suspected prostate cancer, an Italian research team reported at ECR 2025.

February 28, 2025

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