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MRI: Loud and clear choice for sensorineural hearing loss?

MRI can readily detect the underlying cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). However, payors are reluctant to authorize the expensive imaging exam. Two groups of head and neck specialists have come out for and against MR use in SNHL cases. A third group touts MRI's role in diagnosing sudden deafness in stroke patients.

November 25, 2004

INTERPRET promotes wider MRS use for tumor imaging

Aiming to increase the use of 1H MR spectroscopy (MRS) and reduce the need for brain biopsies, a multispecialty group from Europe has developed pattern-recognition software to help clinicians interpret MRS data, as well as aid in tumor treatment planning and therapy.

November 24, 2004

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November 21, 2004

Standard and extremity MR bear brunt of shoulder imaging

Imaging of the shoulder joint relies on conventional MRI, but extremity MR may be better suited to detect certain shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tears, according to the findings of a multi-institutional study.

November 16, 2004

Molecular Imaging

FDG-PET offers precise restaging info in recurrent cervical cancer

In developing nations, cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Approximately 30% of cervical cancers will recur, even if caught early and treated. Improving post-treatment surveillance for an earlier detection of relapse is necessary and 18F-FDG-PET may be the answer, according to a group from Taiwan.

November 15, 2004

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Osteopath proselytizes for musculoskeletal US

SAN FRANCISCO - Orthopedic imaging specialists may worship at the altar of MRI, but ultrasound can produce an equally powerful revelation in the musculoskeletal system, according to a presenter at the American Osteopathic Association meeting.

November 10, 2004

OMT for carpal tunnel no better than placebo ultrasound

SAN FRANCISCO - Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) may be no better than a sonographic placebo treatment, according to a presentation Monday at the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) meeting.

November 8, 2004

Radiation Oncology/Therapy

Higher dose 3D-CRT improves local control of lung cancer

The overall survival rate for lung cancer patients remains less than ideal, despite advances in treatment. One possible reason for this poor outcome is that current radiation doses are insufficient for local disease control, according to researchers from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

November 7, 2004

Studies bolster sonography's value for abnormal gynecological bleeding

Ultrasound is the modality of choice when it comes to abnormal gynecological bleeding. Studies over the past decade prove its value in evaluating the condition's underlying cause, whether it's anatomic pelvic or endometrial lesions, adenomyosis, or even excessive ginseng consumption.

November 4, 2004

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Molecular Imaging

FDG-PET better than MRI for detecting nasopharyngeal cancer recurrence

MRI is currently the accepted imaging modality for post-therapeutic surveillance of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), but the modality still has difficulty in differentiating postradiation changes from residual or recurrent tumor. As a result, imaging specialists from Taiwan turned to 18F-FDG-PET to test its value in NPC recurrence in patients with questionable MR findings.

November 3, 2004

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3D DEXA reveals lower bone density in diabetes patients

3D DEXA revealed differences that conventional bone mineral density measurements did not detect.

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AI model shows promise for diagnosing prostate cancer

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'Habitat' AI model helps stratify lung nodule disease risk on LDCT

Radiology influencers weigh in on possible TikTok ban in U.S.

By Amerigo Allegretto

Radiology influencers discuss how TikTok attracts interest in the field for medical students, which could in turn boost the radiology workforce.

January 29, 2025

Use ChatGPT-4 to extract additional imaging recs in radiology reports

By Kate Madden Yee

ChatGPT-4 is an effective way to extract recommendations for additional imaging in radiology reports, according to a study published January 29.

January 29, 2025

Ultrafast MRI exam bests standard MRI for classifying breast cancers

By Amerigo Allegretto

An ultrafast MRI-based radiomics exam performs just as well as standard MRI and isn’t dependent on radiologist experience.

January 28, 2025

Ultrafast and standard MRI in a 30-year-old woman with triple-negative invasive ductal carcinoma. (A) Ultrafast MRI taken 16.8 seconds after contrast agent injection. (B) Standard MRI taken 58.8 seconds after contrast agent injection. Both images show an oval-shaped, irregular marginated, rim-enhancing mass in the left outer breast. For 3D tumor segmentation, the entire enhanced tumor margins were drawn from top to bottom of each tumor in axial views of U2 phase postcontrast ultrafast MRI and the initial phase postcontrast standard MRI. Among the 14 ultrafast images, U1 is the first phase in which the signal intensity of the hotspot region of interest of the tumor is 10% higher than the average signal intensity of unenhanced images. U2 is the immediate next phase of U1 and the well-established tumor enhancement time.

63% of heavy cannabis users show reduced working memory ability

By Kate Madden Yee

Functional MRI reveals that 63% of heavy lifetime cannabis users show reduced brain activity during a working memory task -- and that 68% of recent users also show this impact.

January 28, 2025

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GPT-4 could prove useful proofreading CT reports

GPT-4 showed strong performance identifying factual errors in radiology reports, yet struggled to prioritize clinically significant findings.

January 28, 2025

Does obesity improve NSCLC patients' postsurgery survival?

By Kate Madden Yee

Obesity appears to improve the overall post-surgery survival of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by 21% compared with their nonobese peers.

January 28, 2025

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Global survey shows deep concerns over burnout, workforce shortages

By Amerigo Allegretto and Philip Ward

Burnout, workforce shortages, and locally trained clinicians leaving the field are the top concerns among radiologists worldwide, according to survey findings.

January 27, 2025

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New guidance issued on FAP-PET imaging

Top U.S. and European nuclear medicine organizations have issued joint guidelines on the use of fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-PET imaging in cancer patients.

January 27, 2025

IMV: Independent imaging centers face competition for CT scan volume

By Davin Korstjens

Independent imaging centers are experiencing increased competition for CT patients, according to the newly published IMV 2024 CT Market Outlook Report.

January 27, 2025

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Brain MRI tracks risk of stage IV breast cancer metastases

By Kate Madden Yee

Brain MRI shows promise for surveilling women at risk for asymptomatic stage IV breast cancer metastases by tracking molecular subtypes of the disease.

January 24, 2025

Experts call for CPT codes for imaging AI reimbursement

By Amerigo Allegretto

Imaging AI tools and algorithms continue to be rapidly developed, but experts say reimbursement through CPT codes is needed.

January 24, 2025

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Is herpes infection protective in early Alzheimer’s disease patients?

In a recent PET study with “unexpected” results, patients infected with herpes had fewer signs of brain deposits associated with Alzheimer’s disease than uninfected patients.

January 24, 2025

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