Head and Neck Radiology: Page 6

Swiss use machine learning to predict coma outcome
By Kate Madden Yee
Researchers have found that a machine-learning algorithm based on resting-state functional MRI data can help determine if a patient in a coma after cardiac arrest will regain consciousness. They published their findings on 21 May in the American Journal of Neuroradiology.
May 26, 2020
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AI, radiomics accurately characterize thyroid nodules
By Erik L. Ridley
Making use of radiomics, an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can accurately differentiate between benign and malignant thyroid nodules on ultrasound exams, perhaps even better than some radiologists can, according to a study published online on 12 April in the European Journal of Radiology.
April 14, 2020
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Egyptian mummy speaks thanks to 3D printing
By Abraham Kim
Investigators from the U.K. and Germany have used CT to measure the dimensions of the vocal tract of the mummified body of an ancient Egyptian priest. They used the data to generate a 3D-printed model that allowed them to replicate the priest's voice.
January 28, 2020
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Ultrasound-guided thyroid RF ablation wins support
By Philip Ward
Radiofrequency (RF) ablation guided by ultrasound is a safe and effective alternative to surgery in clinically relevant benign thyroid nodules, particularly in the right hands, according to award-winning researchers from Spain who have given technical tips to improve the results of RF ablation.
January 26, 2020
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Imaging finds venous thrombosis in astronaut
By Abraham Kim
Using an onboard ultrasound machine, an astronaut on the International Space Station detected venous thrombosis in the individual's own body, according to an article published on 2 January by the New England Journal of Medicine. The intended use of the scanner was to research the effects of space flight.
January 9, 2020
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Philips to launch clinical stroke workflow trial, sets milestone
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare plans to commence a major clinical trial to assess the workflow of its Azurion advanced image-guided therapy platform on stroke patient outcomes.
November 26, 2019
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Italians use 3D printing to enhance safety in upper GI surgery
By Abraham Kim
A group of Italian researchers developed 3D-printed models of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract to provide important benefits to the surgical management of a patient with a compressed esophagus. The team has shared its clinical experiences in an online article posted by BMC Surgery.
November 7, 2019
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FDG-PET/CT has limits in esophageal cancer follow-up
By Wayne Forrest
FDG-PET/CT might be considered a double-edged sword when it comes to esophageal cancer. The modality fell short of identifying some higher tumor regression grades, but it detected interval metastases during post-treatment surveillance in a study published in the November issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
November 6, 2019
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French radiologists call for payments for CBCT of the ear
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Conebeam CT (CBCT) is superior to CT for visualizing the ear in cases of conductive hearing loss, and hopefully it will soon be reimbursed by the national health system, delegates heard on Thursday in Paris ahead of the French national radiology meeting, Journées Francophones de Radiologie.
October 10, 2019
ESHNR confirms Salzburg as venue for 2020 congress
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ESHNR) has announced that its 2020 annual meeting will take place in Salzburg, Austria, on 10-12 September.
September 24, 2019
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Cocaine users pose major diagnostic challenge
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Individuals who are known to use cocaine and who present with a suspected overdose should also be thoroughly investigated -- including with imaging -- to exclude other causes of their presentation such as infection, according to a group of authors from Malta.
September 10, 2019
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EANM publishes thyroid guideline
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) has announced the release of a guideline for scintigraphic evaluation of the thyroid. The guideline was published online on 7 August in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
September 5, 2019
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