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Boning up on musculoskeletal MR basics at ISS

SAN FRANCISCO - At the International Skeletal Society (ISS) meeting, Dr. Mini Pathria reviewed some of the technical considerations of musculoskeletal MR, focusing on the key elements of a successful imaging protocol.

September 17, 2003

Nuclear Medicine

Illuminating the mind: Imaging explores the mysteries of meditation

Ten million adults in the U.S. now practice some form of meditation in an effort to cope with the stresses of modern life. In turn, the mental health community is taking a closer look at the effects of meditation on the brain and its function, in a new specialty called neurotheology -- making a direct link between the neurosciences and spiritual experiences.

September 10, 2003

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Residents score their proverbial 15 minutes of fame

There’s no shortage of TV documentaries, dramas, and sitcoms on the air to portray monumental medical moments. But the programs tend give equal time to patients and physicians. In comparison, Resident Life will be all doc, all the time.

September 7, 2003

AuntMinnie.com MRI Digital Community Insider

The number of people in the U.S. suffering from Alzheimer’s disease could top 13 million by 2050, according to recently published research. But the extent to which this will occur depends on the inroads made in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment. Needless to say, the neurology community is already on the case.

September 7, 2003

Loss of brain volume on MR may precede clinical signs of Alzheimer’s

Brain-volume changes on MRI can be a reliable biomarker for the neuropathology of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study out of the Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland. Specifically, the researchers looked at whether the accumulation of senile plaques (SP) and neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) can be used to monitor disease progression in clinical trials.

September 4, 2003

FDG-PET deemed most accurate for catching Hodgkin’s relapse

A negative or positive 18F-FDG-PET scan can predict Hodgkin’s disease relapse during the post-treatment period, according to Canadian investigators, writing in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

August 31, 2003

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AuntMinnie.com's Women's Imaging Radiology Insider

As a Women’s Imaging Insider, here is your exclusive opportunity to express your opinions on the current crisis in mammography.

August 24, 2003

Making the most of breast sonography with the right equipment, techniques

SAN FRANCISCO - When it comes to mammograms, it’s relatively easy to obtain the images; it’s the interpretation of those images that can be tricky. With breast ultrasound, the opposite holds true, explained Cindy Rapp during a presentation Friday at the Current Trends in Breast Ultrasound meeting, sponsored by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.

August 24, 2003

Nuclear Medicine

FDG-PET, scintigraphy offer a break in fever of unknown origin

Before they became the object of media obsession, chances are the early symptoms of SARS, West Nile virus, and inhalation anthrax could be pegged as fevers of unknown origin. Diagnosing FUO can be a long and involved process -- one that molecular imaging specialists from Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands are looking to simplify.

August 21, 2003

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Work-related musculoskeletal injuries continue to plague rads

A multi-institutional group, led by Dr. Lynne Ruess from the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, described upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders in radiologists. They also identified risk factors and preventative measures.

August 19, 2003

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MRI may help guide brachial plexus surgery

MRI-based volumetric analysis of paraspinal muscles can distinguish the severity of traumatic brachial plexus injury.

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Should hospitals pursue local domain LLM adaptation for radiology reports?

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MRI model predicts breast tumor shrinkage patterns

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Check for middle neck involvement for nasopharyngeal cancer prognosis

PET links brain receptor to emotional numbing in PTSD

Moore’s Law for radiologists

By Paul McCoubrie, MBBS

In a new column, radiologist Paul McCoubrie weighs in on challenges facing radiology today.

November 25, 2024

Paul McCoubrie, MBBS.

Ultrasound-based deep learning models aid thyroid nodule prediction

By Amerigo Allegretto

A deep learning-based framework incorporating ultrasound images and clinical data can help in thyroid nodule prediction.

November 25, 2024

PET scan times can be reduced in Alzheimer’s patients

F-18 florbetaben PET scans for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease can be reduced from 20 minutes to five minutes without losing accuracy.

November 25, 2024

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MRI shows immediate impact of vaping, cigarette use

By Amerigo Allegretto

MRI shows that vaping has immediate negative effects on vascular function.

November 25, 2024

Thyroid medication linked to bone loss

Levothyroxine – a common medication taken for hypothyroidism – may be associated over time with bone loss.

November 25, 2024

Levothyroxine pills. Image courtesy of RSNA.

AuntMinnie 2023: ISMRM: MRI detects brain changes in past cannabis users

In 2023, our most highly viewed story detailed the impact of heavy cannabis use during adolescence to early adulthood.

November 22, 2024

Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?

Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with high workloads and low AI acceptance.

November 22, 2024

Elastography shows tissue stiffness in athletes with low-back pain

By Amerigo Allegretto

Shear-wave elastography shows tissue stiffness in athletes with low-back pain, which could help guide rehabilitation strategies.

November 22, 2024

LLMs decrease in accuracy over time on radiology exams

Large language models (LLMs) demonstrate high accuracy on radiology exams, yet decrease in accuracy over time.

November 21, 2024

Functional MRI illuminates what motivates e-cigarette use

By Kate Madden Yee

Functional MRI shows that e-cigarette users perceive the product as equally rewarding as money -- a finding that highlights the addictive potential of vaping.

November 21, 2024

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Student-led initiative working to close gender gap in radiology

By Amerigo Allegretto

A student-led initiative called Women in Radiology Education (WIRED) is working to close the gender gap in radiology.

November 20, 2024

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CT-defined CAC predicts cardiovascular events in lung cancer patients

By Kate Madden Yee

CT-defined coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores can help predict the occurrence of conditions such as heart attack or stroke in lung cancer patients.

November 20, 2024

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