Which evidence-based indications point to the use of PET/CT? August 8, 2022 -- A multidisciplinary team of U.K. experts has produced a comprehensive guide to help determine when the clinical use of PET/CT is justified. The 86-page document can be downloaded free of charge.Read More
NELSON lung screening protocol beats NLST for cancer detection August 8, 2022 -- In a face-off between CT lung cancer screening trials, the protocol used to analyze lung nodules in the Dutch-Belgian Randomized Lung Cancer Screening (NELSON) trial proved more sensitive than that used in the U.S. National Lung Screening Trial (NLST).Read More
Analysis shows Europe-wide CT lung screening would save lives August 7, 2022 -- Rolling out a population-based CT lung cancer screening program across Europe would prevent 18,000 premature lung cancer deaths at a cost of 937 million euros, according to a budget impact analysis presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer on 7 August.Read More
RANZCR: Workforce challenges face radiation oncology in New Zealand August 5, 2022 -- A shortage of radiation oncologists may be looming in New Zealand, according to the results of a survey that are being presented at this week's New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting 2022, hosted by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR).Read More
Novel ultrasound method can boost prostate cancer risk assessment August 5, 2022 -- A nomogram prediction model that uses contrast-enhanced ultrasound can help predict prostate cancer risk, a new study has found. The authors hope the new technique will lead to a meaningful reduction in unnecessary biopsies.Read More
Patient shielding comes under intense scrutiny across Europe August 4, 2022 -- The consensus view is that radiation shielding is no longer needed for many imaging examinations, yet this notion is proving tough for some people to accept. In a video interview at ECR 2022, we discussed this topical issue with Jonathan McNulty, PhD, from Dublin. He also spoke about radiographers' participation at the Vienna congress.Read More
Metallic markers produce diverse range of artifacts in breast MRI August 3, 2022 -- Radiologists must be aware that metallic markers are responsible for artifacts in breast MRI exams, according to Swiss researchers. These artifacts can be of different types and sizes, depending on the MRI sequence, magnetic field, and marker type, they say.Read More
Morozov gives update on move from Moscow to Belgium August 2, 2022 -- Dr. Sergey Morozov, PhD, sent shockwaves through the global medical imaging community when he defected from Russia due to his opposition to the invasion of Ukraine. We caught up with him at ECR 2022 to find out how his switch to a corporate role in Liège, Belgium, is working out.Read More
What's everyday life really like in medical schools in Ukraine? August 1, 2022 -- Having to seek refuge from bomb attacks in the basement of the university happens two or three times a day while she is teaching anatomy to trainees, says Dr. Uliana Pidvalna, PhD, from Lviv. In a video interview at ECR 2022, she spoke about the challenges she faces in her daily life.Read More