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Breast cancer overdiagnosis rates are low in mammography screening
The benefits of mammography outweigh the risks of overdiagnosis -- especially since the overdiagnosis rate is low, a study published on 18 July in Cancer Medicine has found.
July 19, 2022
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ECR: Don't fear lymphadenopathy after vaccination
Researchers continue to gain ground in understanding lymphadenopathy caused by the COVID-19 vaccines, and several presenters discussed their findings on the topic on 13 July at ECR 2022.
July 14, 2022
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ECR: What will breast imaging look like in 2025?
Anything can happen three years from now, but that's not stopping breast imaging experts from making predictions for modalities within the next few years at ECR 2022 in Vienna.
July 13, 2022
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Ultrasound predicts lymph node reactions to COVID vaccination
Swollen lymph nodes are a known side effect of COVID-19 vaccination. Artificial intelligence trained with ultrasound images can help to shine a light on this important topic, Spanish researchers have reported.
July 11, 2022
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Study: Pandemic cut breast cancer screening volume by half
The COVID-19 pandemic led to breast cancer screening worldwide falling by nearly half, Italian investigators have concluded. This could lead to an avoidable rise in deaths from cancer, the authors say.
July 10, 2022
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Ultrasound can be challenging for plastic surgeons
Interpreting ultrasonic images for use in plastic surgery can be challenging, including when it comes to lymphatic vessels or when no other information is available, a Spanish study published on 28 June in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery found.
June 28, 2022
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Ultrasound use in low-income countries receives validation
A study conducted in rural Africa found that ultrasound can be used successfully by nonradiologists to detect lesions. The new data can be used to guide clinical protocols, including thresholds for biopsy of sonographically benign-appearing breast lesions, the lead author says.
June 22, 2022
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Dutch team evaluates how AI can help cut scan times for breast MRI
Artificial intelligence could help decrease radiologist workloads by nearly 16% when it comes to ultrafast breast MRI scans by identifying patients who are most likely to have cancer, researchers from Groningen in the Netherlands have concluded.
June 2, 2022
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Hungary issues update on impact of pandemic on breast screening
Lower rates of breast screening during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to undiagnosed cancers that could have been detected at an earlier stage, Hungarian researchers have reported in a study published on 25 May in Health Policy.
May 29, 2022
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MRI's 'forgotten' contrast agent makes dramatic reappearance
After decades of dormancy, deuterium is surging in research use as a contrast agent for MRI. Researchers discussed deuterium's potential in a presentation at the recent International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine annual congress in London.
May 19, 2022
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Functional MRI has revealed how the brain preserves its sense of lost limbs, a team from a top London research facility has reported.
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Lung POCUS can boost dyspnea diagnosis in emergency setting
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Point-of-care lung ultrasound may be useful in the emergency department for diagnosing dyspnea, researchers say.
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RCR survey identifies lack of knowledge of AI use
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Less than half of the British public is aware of AI being used in healthcare, according to a survey by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
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Study: Screening programs must map immigration demographics
By Maryam Payne
The main immigrant groups served by screening programs should be mapped to increase attendance and address potential inequities in healthcare delivery, according to research from Norway.
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German-led team releases findings on Pluvicto therapy
By Will Morton
New evidence supports using SPECT/CT scans along with serum PSA levels to evaluate early patient responses to Pluvicto treatment.
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Lung MRI comes of age in children
By Philip Ward
Pediatric lung MRI holds great potential as a radiation-free alternative to CT, offering superior soft-tissue contrast and functional imaging capabilities, according to award-winning research.
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Deep learning provides diagnostic boost for knee MRI
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A new, fast deep learning-based MRI technique shows excellent performance for diagnosing knee injuries, researchers have reported.
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Study: LLM software can help improve CT referrals
By Maryam Payne
Human experts outperformed large language model (LLM) decision support software for CT scan referrals, but adopting the tool may still enhance clinical practice, researchers have found.
April 29, 2025
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Coroner voices deep concerns over radiology services
By Philip Ward
A coroner’s report has indicated that an insufficient number of radiologists in England contributed to the death of a 17-year-old amateur boxer at Peterborough City Hospital.
April 29, 2025
The 612-bed Peterborough City Hospital, located about 70 miles north of London, is managed by North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
Displaced Ukrainians at higher risk of advanced breast cancers
By Amerigo Allegretto
Displaced Ukrainian women have double the odds of having advanced-stage breast cancer compared with Polish citizens.
April 28, 2025
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Model using liver MRI helps predict cardiac risk
By Maryam Payne
Deep learning applied to liver MRI scan data can predict cardiovascular disease development, a German study has shown.
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