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To shake or not to shake hands? Enter the wristband

It's the dilemma facing every congress attendee these days: Do I shake hands with this colleague or not? In an enterprising attempt to solve this problem, colored wristbands are available at RSNA 2021 that indicate an individual's comfort level with contact.

November 28, 2021

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Gadolinium levels in German rivers come under the microscope

Scientists have published new evidence of concentrations of gadolinium detected in rivers in the Muenster area of western Germany. The contamination is linked with the release of gadolinium-based contrast agents used in MRI.

November 21, 2021

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IDoR celebrates achievements of interventional radiology

The global medical imaging community came together on November 8 to celebrate interventional radiology during the International Day of Radiology (IDoR). Participants shared their photos on social media.

November 10, 2021

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Women give thumbs-up to abbreviated breast MRI

Abbreviated breast MRI is effective and is the preferred screening modality for 75% of women, Australian researchers have reported. Their new study confirms that the concept of abbreviated MRI works, according to Dr. Christiane Kuhl of Aachen, Germany.

November 4, 2021

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MRI exam nearly injures competitor at Tokyo Paralympics

The chief radiologist at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, Dr. Yukihisa Saida, has described an MRI event at the recent Paralympics Games in Tokyo that highlights the importance of knowing what a patient's prosthetic is made of.

September 27, 2021

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CT lung screening reduces lung cancer mortality 16% in U.K. study

Performing CT lung cancer screening of current and former smokers reduced lung cancer mortality by as much as 16%, a number in line with other studies, according to research published on September 11 in the Lancet Regional Health -- Europe.

September 13, 2021

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First figures released on imaging of Tokyo Olympics

Over 200 MRI exams were performed in the polyclinic during the first week of the Tokyo Olympics, and 90% of these scans were for suspected musculoskeletal injuries, chief radiologist Dr. Yukihisa Saida has revealed.

August 3, 2021

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Radiology swings into action at Tokyo Olympics

Medical imaging is already playing a valuable clinical role in the Tokyo Olympics, and both MRI and ultrasound look set to be essential diagnostic tools right up to the closing ceremony on August 8.

July 28, 2021

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Investigation highlights midwife's failure to read ultrasound scans

A patient had to make an agonizing decision to terminate her first pregnancy at 25 weeks after a midwife said she was too busy to read two ultrasound exams showing serious fetal abnormalities, according to a report issued on June 21 by the New Zealand authorities. The problems with the pregnancy could have been picked up a month earlier, they found.

June 23, 2021

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When are cerebral aneurysm clips 100% safe for MRI exams?

In daily practice, it's often not known which type of cerebral aneurysm clip was implanted in a patient, and ferromagnetic-type clips were used until the late 1990s. The Dutch Association of Medical Specialists has now written a guideline for developing a local policy to safely perform MRI in these patients.

May 18, 2021

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Cardiac MRI-based ML model predicts MACE risk for STEMI patients

A machine-learning (ML) model based on cardiac MRI and clinical parameters performed well in a study of STEMI patients.

Emergency Entrance

Low-value x-ray persists in patients with maxillofacial trauma

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'Quadruple low' PCCT protocol improves lung cancer imaging

New benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation dose

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Study questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgery

Task-specific LLMs more accurate than general ones for identifying ILNs

By Kate Madden Yee

AI-based tools that "automatically identify and flag actionable findings can optimize patient tracking," researchers noted.

February 5, 2026

Breast MRI with half-dose gadopiclenol comparable to gadobutrol exams

By Kate Madden Yee

The results are particularly good news for patients who require repeated MR imaging.

February 5, 2026

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25 years of CT technology advances translate to lower radiation doses

By Kate Madden Yee

CT radiation doses have been reduced by a factor of two to 10, researchers have reported.

February 4, 2026

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MIT team reports success from wearable breast ultrasound device

By Amerigo Allegretto

Researchers have developed a wearable breast ultrasound device that successfully imaged breast cysts in a patient.

February 4, 2026

A new imaging system developed by MIT researchers consists of a small ultrasound probe (left) attached to an acquisition and processing module that is a little larger than a smartphone.

AI detects Alzheimer’s on brain perfusion SPECT scans

The model aims to enhance the consistency and confidence of SPECT interpretation supporting current workflows.

February 3, 2026

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PCCT has higher safety profile than EID-CT for lung imaging

By Amerigo Allegretto

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) leads to fewer adverse outcomes than energy-integrating detector CT (EID-CT), researchers say.

February 3, 2026

Subgroup analysis based on lesion size on PCCT images. The red outlined areas highlight the magnified images of lesions. (A-C) PCCT images in a 62-year-old woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 23.6, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared, who was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. A lesion with a long diameter of 25 mm was identified in the right lower lobe on axial images acquired during the venous phase. For lesions less than or equal to 30 mm, decreasing section thickness improved boundary sharpness and contrast between the necrotic area and enhanced tissue, with optimal visualization at 0.4 mm. (D-F) PCCT images in a 66-year-old man with a BMI of 24.2 who was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, revealing a lesion with a long diameter of 52 mm in the right lower lobe. For lesions greater than 30 mm, a section thickness of 1 mm demonstrated better contrast and clarity at the boundary of the necrotic area compared with 0.4 mm. This observation supported the selection of an appropriate section thickness for accurate quantification of necrotic regions within the lesion.

Structured reporting, AI improve chest x-ray workflows

Structured reporting and AI tools have the potential to transform workflows.

February 3, 2026

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Exposure to macrocyclic GBCAs does not increase Parkinson's risk

By Kate Madden Yee

Linear GBCAs marginally increase the risk of parkinsonism in adults, but exposure to macrocyclic GBCAs doesn't appear to.

February 3, 2026

LLM predicts CPT codes from interventional radiology notes

A large language model (LLM) can be used to assign current procedural terminology (CPT) codes from interventional radiology reports.

February 2, 2026

Improving communication between RNs, radiologists boosts productivity

By Amerigo Allegretto

Communication strategies between registered nurses (RNs) and radiologists could reduce delays in imaging scheduling.

February 2, 2026

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Poll addresses ergonomics, workstation configurations for radiologists

Diagnostic imaging workstation configuration data may signal opportunities for improvement and standardization.

February 2, 2026

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PSMA-PET predicts patient responses to Ac-225-based therapy

The finding is an important step for further development of new treatment for advanced metastatic prostate cancer.

January 30, 2026

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