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CCTA readings differ between core labs and local sites
When coronary CT angiography (CCTA) images are viewed at a core laboratory, the chance of a stenosis being identified as significant is less than when readers at the local institution look at the same scans of patients with stable chest pain, researchers reported at RSNA 2017 last week.
December 3, 2017
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Ultrasound
Optoacoustic device aids breast lesion assessment
CHICAGO - An investigational device that combines a laser and ultrasound appears to have superior specificity for identifying benign breast lesions, according to a study presented on Monday at the RSNA 2017 conference.
November 28, 2017
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Study suggests short-term sleep loss hurts the heart
CHICAGO - Using cardiac MRI, researchers from Germany found that going without sleep for a short period of time appeared to affect cardiac function in radiologists. Results of the study were presented at the RSNA annual conference.
December 1, 2016
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An occasional drink doesn't hurt coronary arteries
CHICAGO - Having an alcoholic drink once or twice a day does not appear to affect the coronary arteries, based on scans with coronary CT angiography, researchers reported on Tuesday at the RSNA annual meeting.
November 28, 2016
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MRI shows brain changes after 1 football season
CHICAGO - A new study performed among high school football players in North Carolina suggests that just one season spent playing the game causes brain alternations. Findings from the study were presented on Monday at RSNA 2016.
November 27, 2016
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CT, 3D printing help team separate conjoined girls
CHICAGO - In an amazing 26-hour operation, a multidisciplinary team used CT scans and a 3D-printed model of the organs of conjoined twins to help perform a successful separation. Details of the effort were presented at this week's RSNA conference.
December 2, 2015
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CT, MRI find atherosclerosis in mummy hearts
CHICAGO - The mummified hearts of upper crust Frenchmen who lived 400 years ago reveal that atherosclerosis was a prevalent disease -- at least among the well-to-do, according to a study presented at RSNA 2015.
December 1, 2015
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Ultrasound offers insight into knuckle-cracking debate
CHICAGO - An audible crack is accompanied by a distinct flash of brightness -- or so it goes when a person cracks his or her knuckles while being scanned via ultrasound, according to researchers from California. They shared their conclusions about the common sound at this week's RSNA meeting.
November 30, 2015
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Advanced Visualization
Gaming console might help produce better x-rays
CHICAGO - The gaming console your children use to destroy alien villains on distant fictional planets may help radiologists improve the quality of x-rays, researchers reported at the annual RSNA conference.
November 30, 2015
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MRI
Blood flow still altered after concussion symptoms abate
CHICAGO - New MRI-based research suggests that changes in the brain linger after athletes appear to recover from the cognitive symptoms involved with a concussion, according to results presented in a press conference at this week's RSNA 2015 conference.
November 30, 2015
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I-123 MIBG–negative and F-18 MFBG–positive scans showing multiple lesions in 9-year-old male with relapsed high-risk, multiple-relapse neuroblastoma (stage IV disease) receiving chemoimmunotherapy. (A) I-123 MIBG uptake is seen in lower lumbar vertebrae (arrows). Positive uptake with F-18 MFBG PET (B; black arrows) in skull, spine, pelvic bones, femora, and left tibia (B and C; blue and white arrows). Bone marrow biopsy was positive for disease. Follow-up I-123 MIBG imaging (D; left) and spine MRI (D; right) performed six weeks later showed diffuse disease in skull and spine, corresponding to F-18 MFBG–avid sites.
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PET tracer shows promise in patients with neuroblastoma
The PET tracer performed better than standard SPECT imaging with iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine.
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PET tracer shows promise in patients with neuroblastoma
By Will Morton
The PET tracer performed better than standard SPECT imaging with iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine.
September 4, 2025
I-123 MIBG–negative and F-18 MFBG–positive scans showing multiple lesions in 9-year-old male with relapsed high-risk, multiple-relapse neuroblastoma (stage IV disease) receiving chemoimmunotherapy. (A) I-123 MIBG uptake is seen in lower lumbar vertebrae (arrows). Positive uptake with F-18 MFBG PET (B; black arrows) in skull, spine, pelvic bones, femora, and left tibia (B and C; blue and white arrows). Bone marrow biopsy was positive for disease. Follow-up I-123 MIBG imaging (D; left) and spine MRI (D; right) performed six weeks later showed diffuse disease in skull and spine, corresponding to F-18 MFBG–avid sites.
ISCT: 2022 ICM shortage was a 'wake-up call.' Did we listen?
By Kate Madden Yee
In 2022, the global supply chain for ICM was disrupted by COVID lockdowns -- and this kind of crisis will likely occur again.
September 4, 2025
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Radiology world mourns passing of Leonard Berlin
By Amerigo Allegretto
The radiology world is mourning the loss of Leonard Berlin, MD, a leading voice on the intersection between medicine and malpractice.
September 4, 2025
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Revealed: The cause of CT safety incident in Belgium
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
A single bottle of contaminated contrast agent was the cause of eight patients' illness after undergoing CT in Belgium.
September 4, 2025
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Agentic AI as the new infrastructure for interoperability
By Rishi Nayyar
Agentic AI can improve interoperability in imaging, according to a column by PocketHealth Co-founder and CEO Rishi Nayyar.
September 3, 2025
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AI interpretation leads to high NPV, recall rates in breast imaging
By Amerigo Allegretto
In a new study, an AI system reached near-perfect negative predictive value (NPV) in breast imaging but almost doubled the recall rate.
September 3, 2025
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How does practice consolidation affect radiology services pricing?
By Kate Madden Yee
Hospital and private equity-affiliated radiology practices charge more for radiologic services compared with independent practices.
September 3, 2025
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Coming soon? 'Regenerative imaging'
By Liz Carey
A CRISPR/Cas9 gene imaging system advances the field of regenerative imaging for stem cell tracking in stroke.
September 2, 2025
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Combination of osmotically active agents improve drug delivery to brain
By Will Morton
MRI and PET showed that a combination of osmotically active agents safely increased blood-brain barrier permeability in mice.
September 2, 2025
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Follow-up analysis shows ELCAP's continued efficacy for CVD prediction
By Kate Madden Yee
Follow-up analysis of the ELCAP-CAC scoring system has shown it to be effective for predicting death from cardiovascular disease (CVD).
September 2, 2025
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Node-RADS evaluates breast cancers on MRI exams
By Amerigo Allegretto
Node-RADS showed promising results for evaluating invasive ductal and lobular breast cancers.
September 2, 2025
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UnitedHealthcare alleges billing fraud in new RP lawsuit
By Liz Carey
Pass-through billing has come up again in a new lawsuit alleging RP funneled in-network claims through a "sham out-of-network entity."
August 29, 2025
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