Philip Ward

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Russian radiology prepares to step into limelight at ECR 2014

For the first time, there will be a Russian president of ECR next month: Dr. Valentin Sinitsyn, who is also one of the youngest presidents at 53. In the first part of our series of weekly articles looking ahead to ECR 2014, we discuss what this development means for radiology in Russia.

February 4, 2014

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Arab Health: Plans move ahead for Arab School of Radiology

DUBAI - New details have emerged about the Arab School of Radiology (ASOR). The official launch is now scheduled for the 7th Pan Arab Radiology Congress, to be held in Doha, Qatar, on 17-21 April, and in September ASOR will stage a three-day workshop in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on breast imaging.

January 28, 2014

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Facial transplants: Low-dose methods prove vital to success

CHICAGO - The complexity and extent of follow-up imaging often required in cases of facial transplantation means the application of all available low-dose imaging techniques must be pursued, according to top award-winning research presented at RSNA 2013.

December 4, 2013

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Germany's rising stars step into limelight at RSNA

CHICAGO - More than 30 of Germany's brightest researchers have grabbed the opportunity to display their talents to a global audience at RSNA 2013 in a lavish government-funded initiative.

December 3, 2013

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Spoof video: A day in the life of Chicago's radiologists

CHICAGO - The advent of the deep-dish pizza radiological sign plus an imaging-based procedure that alters mental status and convinces a person the Chicago Cubs WILL win the World Series for the first time since 1908 are two major preoccupations of radiologists in Chicago -- if a witty new video production is to be believed.

December 2, 2013

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Allez-y! French charm offensive hits RSNA 2013

CHICAGO - Gallic genius, flair, and innovation came under the spotlight at the RSNA annual meeting on Monday during a celebration of France's many contributions to cancer imaging. Four experts from France spoke during the special session.

December 1, 2013

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Patients must know your name, RSNA president urges

CHICAGO - Patients should be actively encouraged to know the names of their radiologists, and patient-driven care must become a vital part of radiologists' culture, however strange it may seem to them, RSNA 2013 delegates heard during the presidential address at Sunday's opening session.

November 30, 2013

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ICR 2014 to switch from Egypt to Dubai

Ongoing security concerns and travel restrictions in Egypt have forced the organizers of next year's International Congress of Radiology (ICR) to change the location from Sharm El Sheikh to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The meeting is now likely to be held in early September, instead of May as planned.

November 18, 2013

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PET/CT dominates diverse hybrid imaging market

In Western Europe during 2012, there were 577 providers of PET and/or PET/CT, of which 18 were mobile, and PET/CT accounted for 92% of the installed systems, according to new market research presented last week at the European Association of Nuclear Medicine annual congress, held in Lyon, France.

October 29, 2013

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Middle East respiratory syndrome spreads in Europe

A total of 90 confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) have now been reported worldwide, including 45 deaths. All patients have been linked to four Middle Eastern countries, but cases have also emerged in Europe, researchers report in an article in Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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Emergency Entrance

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

Targeted interventions to reduce low-value imaging may improve diagnostic accuracy.

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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

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CEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesions

PiB-PET/CT detects subtypes in cardiac amyloidosis

PiB-PET/CT shows strong promise as a next-generation diagnostic tool for cardiac amyloidosis.

December 5, 2025

HPI: 13.5B mL of contrast media administered from 2011 to 2024

By Kate Madden Yee

The findings are sobering, as contrast use contributes to environmental pollution.

December 5, 2025

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AI ultrasound tool could reduce unnecessary biopsies by 60%

By Amerigo Allegretto

An AI tool could help reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, but should be used in conjunction with radiologist decision-making.

December 5, 2025

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3D CNN model estimates MACE risk from chest CT

By Kate Madden Yee

The algorithm appears effective at predicting major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) even when applied to diverse patient groups.

December 5, 2025

What is the role of AI quantitation of coronary plaque?

Tracking coronary artery calcium score alone is not enough, according to an RSNA presentation.

December 4, 2025

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PET/MRI detects ‘unknown’ generators of musculoskeletal pain

Potential pain generators were identified by increased F-18 FDG radiotracer uptake on PET and/or structural abnormalities on MRI.

December 4, 2025

Axillary ultrasound predicts nodal disease burden in breast cancer

By Amerigo Allegretto

Axillary ultrasound can predict significant nodal disease burden in breast cancer patients, which could help avoid biopsy.

December 4, 2025

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AI reduces MRI's carbon footprint

By Kate Madden Yee

Using AI with MRI imaging reduces exam time and therefore energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

December 4, 2025

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Air pollution linked to more advanced coronary artery disease

By Kate Madden Yee

Even at low exposure levels, air pollution is associated with more plaque in the coronary arteries, researchers reported.

December 4, 2025

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The 2025 PACSMan Awards -- The last hurrah

By Michael J. Cannavo

For perhaps the final time, consultant Michael J. Cannavo doles out his annual PACSMan Awards.

December 3, 2025

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Cryoablation treats early-stage breast cancer in older women

By Amerigo Allegretto

Cryoablation is effective in treating early-stage, ER+ breast cancer in older women who do not undergo surgery.

December 3, 2025

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Multiparametric MRI finds more diabetic neuropathy than single parameter

By Kate Madden Yee

The study results could "enhance noninvasive evaluation of peripheral nerve integrity in diabetic populations," researchers noted.

December 3, 2025

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