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MRI
Inversion-recovery MRI falls short in brain tumor detection
Inversion-recovery (IR) imaging has made significant strides in brain MR, offering higher T1-weighted contrast and improving the contrast ratio of tumor to white matter. But IR imaging still cannot best spin-echo (SE) MRI for detecting brain metastases, according to radiologists from China. They compared the two MR protocols in 31 patients treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University in Hefei.
February 26, 2008
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Multimodality studies tackle benign but evasive nerve-sheath tumors
Separating neurofibromas from schwannomas, also known as neurilemomas, is crucial in guiding surgical resection. Historically, diagnosis has been achieved clinically and with biopsy. But making the all-important differential diagnosis isn't easy with either approach. Which imaging modality is up to the task? Musculoskeletal experts in Taiwan explored the role of ultrasound, while a group from the U.S. laid out the imaging appearance of these nerve-sheath tumors.
February 21, 2008
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MR study reveals 'novel' findings on whiplash pathophysiology
Two years ago physical therapist James Elliott, Ph.D., and his co-authors conducted a study that pinpointed a connection between the chronic pain associated with whiplash and MR signs of fatty infiltrate in the cervical extensor muscles. In their latest work, they investigated the presence of fatty infiltrate in patients with nonwhiplash-related neck pain, and found that not all chronic neck pain is created equal.
February 14, 2008
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Radiation Oncology/Therapy
Disease-free survival, mortality uphold novel radiotherapies for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer research is abuzz with advances in both diagnosis and treatment. Proposed diagnostic tools include a vaccine and a urine-based test that may beat the prostate-specific antigen gold standard. Meanwhile, treatment methods range from high-dose radiation alone to combining radiotherapy with hormone therapy. Two recent papers offer updates from long-term, randomized trials.
February 13, 2008
MRI
Missed turn: What makes MRI detour in diagnosing meniscal tears?
On the whole, MR imaging negotiates the twists and turns of the knees with the greatest of ease. But there is one type of injury where MRI often hits a roadblock: meniscal tears. A recent study by researchers at the Madison-based University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health took a closer look at why these tears are sometimes missed at MRI, and whether certain clinical factors are in the modality's blind spot.
February 7, 2008
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Radiation Oncology/Therapy
AuntMinnie.com Radiation Oncology Insider
February 6, 2008
MRI
Ultrasound shows promise as a screening tool for wrist pain
More than 2.2 million people in the U.S. turn up at their doctor's office with complaints of wrist pain, but ordering up costly MRI and MR arthrography exams -- or radiation-laden CT arthrography -- is not always feasible. Orthopedic specialists from Tucson's University of Arizona have proposed ultrasound-based exams as a screening tool for wrist ligaments.
February 4, 2008
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Musculoskeletal Radiology
AuntMinnie.com Musculoskeletal Imaging Insider
February 3, 2008
MRI
Total tumor biology impacts cervical cancer regression during EBRT
Cervical tumor volume may be an insufficient marker for changes during fractionated radiotherapy, according to a study in the January issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. Instead, researchers from Toronto have developed a multivariate strategy to better predict tumor response during treatment.
January 29, 2008
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AuntMinnie.com MRI Insider
January 27, 2008
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Deep-learning model predicts mortality from CTA scans
The algorithm completed tissue analysis in 1.35 minutes on average versus 7.2 minutes for expert readers.
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Screening breast MRI may be considered for high-risk women
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Deep-learning model predicts mortality from CTA scans
By Will Morton
The algorithm completed tissue analysis in 1.35 minutes on average versus 7.2 minutes for expert readers.
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Screening breast MRI may be considered for high-risk women
By Amerigo Allegretto
MRI screening found more screen-detected early-stage cancers than mammography.
November 6, 2026
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Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 20: Could DBT performance inform age-based screening?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Stamatia Destounis, MD, shares results from a study she and colleagues led on DBT's performance in relation to patient age.
November 6, 2026
MinnieCast Women's Imaging podcast episode featuring Dr. Stamatia Destounis with medical imaging background
What are patients being told before, during, and after Lu-177 RPT?
By Will Morton
The recommended duration for maintaining distance from others after treatment ranged from one to three days at some sites and up to seven days at others.
November 5, 2026
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Radiology group sues Lovelace over poaching, cyberattack fallout
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Zia Diagnostic Imaging is seeking about $5 million to $7 million in damages.
November 5, 2026
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CMS final rule draws mixed response
By Amerigo Allegretto
The final rule includes conversion factor cuts overall, though with slight increases for some imaging-related services.
November 5, 2026
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Siemens Healthineers posts strong Q4, plans name change
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The company's imaging segment grew in revenue by 10%, with the company planning to change its name to "Healthineers."
November 5, 2026
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Lu-177 FAP-2286 controls lung cancer brain metastases
By Will Morton
Brain metastasis from advanced lung cancer represents a formidable clinical challenge, primarily due to the protective blood brain barrier.
November 4, 2026
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MWA with ethanol injection effective for treating RSGs
By Amerigo Allegretto
The approach is as successful as surgery and leads to less complications.
November 4, 2026
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Immuno-PET/CT detects myeloma missed by FDG-PET/CT
By Will Morton
Standard FDG PET/CT misses active multiple myeloma in 30% to 50% of patients with biopsy-proven disease.
November 3, 2026
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'ExRad' data shows wide variations in CT radiation dose
By Will Morton
The wide variation in performance, both across and within facilities, indicates substantial opportunities for improvement.
November 3, 2026
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CEM improves margin extent measurement, falls short of primary outcome
By Amerigo Allegretto
CEM did not meet the primary trial end point of a 10% treatment change, though CEM findings helped optimize treatment decisions.
November 3, 2026
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