Genitourinary Radiology: Page 11

Germans develop certification scheme for prostate MRI
The German Radiological Society's uroradiology and genitourinary diagnostics working group has devised a new certification program for multiparametric MRI of the prostate. In a question-and-answer interview, Prof. Matthias Röthke explains about the rationale behind the scheme.
October 25, 2018
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YouTube fails as source of patient information
By Rebekah Moan
YouTube videos are unregulated and very unreliable and inaccurate as a source of patient information, according to a new study of prostate biopsies guided by transrectal ultrasound. Researchers from a top London facility found most videos did not discuss complications or side effects, even though healthcare professionals made many of them.
October 23, 2018
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JFR 2018: Must you perform prostate MRI before each biopsy?
By Dr. Olivier Rouvière, PhD
Most experts recommend MRI for patients with a history of systematic negative biopsies and in whom there is still a suspicion of prostate cancer, but the added value remains controversial, Dr. Olivier Rouvière, PhD, told delegates at the French national radiology congress (JFR 2018).
October 15, 2018
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Accuray highlights CyberKnife prostate studies
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Accuray is directing attention to two large multicenter studies that evaluated the use of its CyberKnife system for treating low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
September 24, 2018
Can AI best quantitative MRI in prostate lesions?
By Erik L. Ridley
Quantitative measurement of prostate MRI exams can yield better lesion characterization performance than just qualitative assessment by radiologists, German researchers have found. But can machine learning do even better? At least for now, the answer is no, according to a study published online on 31 July in Radiology.
August 1, 2018
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Augmented reality optimizes prostate cancer surgery
By Abraham Kim
Using augmented reality to plan surgery for patients with prostate cancer allows clinicians to prepare for the procedure better than with conventional MRI, according to a poster presentation at the Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery 2018 international congress in Berlin.
June 25, 2018
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Blue Earth signs deal with Polish firm
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Molecular imaging firm Blue Earth Diagnostics announced exclusive manufacturing and distribution agreements with radiopharmaceutical supplier Iason for its PET imaging agent Axumin (fluciclovine F-18) in Poland.
June 24, 2018
Prostate Cancer UK seeks access to multiparametric MRI
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
In response to new data showing large variation in the availability and quality of multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) in the U.K., Prostate Cancer UK is calling on the National Health Service (NHS) to prioritize a rollout of the imaging technique for prostate cancer detection.
June 18, 2018
Faster MRI protocol avoids unneeded prostate biopsies
By Wayne Forrest
The use of a streamlined MRI protocol could help reduce unnecessary biopsies by as much as 30% in men suspected of having prostate cancer, according to a study published online June 8 in JAMA Network Open.
June 13, 2018
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Hitachi secures ultrasound deal in London
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Hitachi Medical Systems Europe has won a contract to provide six ultrasound scanners to three hospital groups in London.
June 4, 2018
How best to deal with renal trauma
By Philip Ward
Researchers from Dublin have described precisely how to optimize CT protocols for detecting injuries to the renal parenchyma, vasculature, and collecting system, and they have also elaborated on CT findings and management options for each grade of injury.
June 4, 2018
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Which modality works best for diagnosing kidney stones?
By Kate Madden Yee
Which modality works best for diagnosing kidney stone disease, also known as urolithiasis: digital tomosynthesis, ultrasound, or the current reference standard of multidetector CT? It depends, according to a study published in the European Journal of Radiology.
June 3, 2018
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