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Support grows for mpMRI before prostate biopsy
By Kate Madden Yee
A U.K. study has shown that the use of multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) in suspected cases of prostate cancer can cut unnecessary biopsies by more than a third and boost the detection of clinically significant disease by more than 50%. The findings were published online on 7 August in JAMA Network Open.
August 12, 2019
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AI displays potential for breast ultrasound
By Erik L. Ridley
Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can yield a promising level of performance for differentiating between benign and malignant solid breast masses on B-mode ultrasound images, but further improvement is still needed, according to research published online on 5 August in European Radiology Experimental.
August 11, 2019
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Austrians make full use of AI to determine bone age
By Erik L. Ridley
Researchers from Austria have found that an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can estimate bone age accurately in children and adolescents from the analysis of a 3D hand MRI exam. The technique also performs well on wrist radiographs, they noted in an article posted online on 31 July in Medical Image Analysis.
August 8, 2019
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3D-printed bionic prosthesis restores arm movement
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Researchers from Germany have created a 3D-printed bionic prosthetic arm for a man born without a hand and most of his left arm, according to a case study presented on Artec3D.com.
August 7, 2019
Holographic lenses focus ultrasound for brain imaging
By Olivia Voyce
Better brain imaging, or even drug delivery, may be feasible due to the pioneering work of Spanish researchers. They have developed a technique for 3D printing holographic lenses that focus ultrasonic sound waves in the brain.
August 7, 2019
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EANM seeks feedback on new logo designs
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) is requesting comments on three designs it is considering for a new logo.
August 6, 2019
Biennial CT lung screening matches annual follow-up exams
By Abraham Kim
A new analysis of the Multicentric Italian Lung Detection trial has shown that biennial CT lung cancer screening was just as effective as annual screening in reducing the risk of lung cancer and all-cause mortality. The study was published in the September issue of the European Journal of Cancer.
August 5, 2019
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How appropriate are requests for CT scans of aorta?
By Philip Ward
Emergency physicians must do more to assess the risk of acute aortic syndrome, while hospital doctors and general practitioners need to supply more precise and complete clinical information when requesting CT scans of the aorta, according to the findings of a new U.K. study.
August 5, 2019
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Hologic acquires 46% stake in SuperSonic Imagine
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic has acquired a 46% stake in SuperSonic Imagine, the first step in Hologic's plan to acquire the French ultrasound technology developer.
August 4, 2019
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Use DWI to streamline breast MRI protocols
By Kate Madden Yee
Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) can be used to streamline breast MRI protocols, according to a joint German-Austrian study published online on 29 July in European Radiology. The results could lead to shorter breast MRI exams, say the authors.
August 4, 2019
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U.K. groups seek urgent answers on radioisotopes
By Philip Ward
Radiology and nuclear medicine groups have urged U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to provide some answers to outstanding questions about radioisotope supply ahead of a potential no-deal Brexit. They've demanded assurances about product supply and costs to the National Health Service.
August 1, 2019
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Screening DBT requires less compression, pressure
By Kate Madden Yee
Norwegian researchers have found that screening digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) requires less compression and pressure than digital mammography. They published their findings online on 25 July in Acta Radiologica.
August 1, 2019
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