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PACS/VNA
Take a road trip to discover true state of radiology, Halliday urges
Hop on a bus or jump on the train if you really want to find out what's happening in imaging departments, Dr. Kath Halliday, president of the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), told RSNA 2022 attendees at a special session held in Chicago on Monday.
November 27, 2022
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CT
Investigation reveals how stressed radiologist missed cancer
Full details have emerged in a report issued on November 7 about how an overworked radiologist missed a cancerous lesion and how the healthcare provider in New Zealand failed to respond adequately to concerns about workload pressures.
November 13, 2022
2022 09 29 16 38 6417 Medical Errors 400
Molecular Imaging
GE unveils new PET/CT system at EANM congress in Barcelona
GE Healthcare has launched the Omni PET/CT platform and Omni Legend system at the annual meeting of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) in Barcelona, Spain.
October 16, 2022
2022 10 17 16 36 6797 2022 10 17 Omni Legend Clinical Ge Healthcare 400
MRI
Metallic markers produce diverse range of artifacts in breast MRI
Radiologists must be aware that metallic markers are responsible for artifacts in breast MRI exams, according to Swiss researchers. These artifacts can be of different types and sizes, depending on the MRI sequence, magnetic field, and marker type, they say.
August 3, 2022
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MRI
Don't modify the quench button: MRI safety grabs attention at ISMRM
LONDON - Take great care when it comes to the quench button, a specialist on MRI safety standards warned on Saturday at the annual meeting of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM). Also, stay vigilant of thermal burns, attendees were told.
May 8, 2022
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MRI
Under fire: Ukrainian radiologists take shelter from Russian attack
Radiologists from Ukraine are providing graphic details about the impact that the Russian invasion of their country has had on their lives. They are facing major disruption to their work, and they have even feared for their own survival.
February 28, 2022
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Digital X-Ray
French doctor faces legal action over sale of Bataclan survivor's x-ray
A senior orthopedic surgeon faces legal action and a possible disciplinary charge after attempting to sell an x-ray of a concertgoer who was shot during the 2015 terrorist attack on the Bataclan music venue in Paris, according to media reports.
January 27, 2022
2022 01 26 21 43 4839 Bataclan 400
MRI
When to biopsy: How prostate MRI can transform best practice
In the era of MRI targeting, do all prostate cancer patients require an additional 12-core systematic biopsy? Moving away from default systematic biopsy in some cases may be wise, according to German researcher Dr. Dominik Deniffel, who has won a prestigious award for trainees at RSNA 2021.
December 1, 2021
2021 11 28 17 59 0994 Rsna 2021 Welcome 400
CT
Why do Spaniards live so long? Imaging of longevity
Life expectancy in Spain is nearly 86 years -- the highest in Europe and the fourth-highest worldwide -- RSNA 2021 delegates learned on Monday. This has major implications for radiology.
November 30, 2021
2021 11 30 23 49 3883 Sardana Dance 400
IS
Cybersecurity comes under intense scrutiny at RSNA 2021
Cybersecurity and safety have become major issues in global healthcare, and it's vital to address these topics because any radiology department or practice can easily become the victim of an attack, experts told RSNA 2021 attendees at a special session on Sunday.
November 29, 2021
2021 08 10 16 10 2928 Cybersecurity Lock V2 400
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Interventional
GAE cuts steroid injections by half in knee osteoarthritis patients
Steroid injections provide only short-term relief, and repeated use carries concern for further cartilage damage.
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MRI
Manual, DL-generated segmentations differ in radiomic features
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MRI
Brain MRI features linked to cognitive decline in older populations
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Interventional
Interventional rads treat half of Medicare liver cancer patients
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Womens Imaging
Rural-urban breast cancer survival gap widens, ACS studies find
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Sopris Capital buys Blackford Analysis from Bayer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sopris will fold Blackford into Azra AI, one of its portfolio companies.
October 9, 2026
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MRI patient safety, positioning risk, and controlled access in the MR environment
By Brandon Johnson
In a new column, Brandon Johnson of KyphoLift delves into the safety issues inside Zone IV of MRI rooms.
October 9, 2026
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5 questions with new USPSTF appointee Dennis Wulfeck, MD
By Amerigo Allegretto
The appointment of Dennis Wulfeck, MD, to the USPSTF has the support of medical imaging societies.
October 9, 2026
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Radiology follow-up rates dismal for incarcerated patients
By Will Morton
The findings suggest a potential gap in radiological continuity of care for incarcerated patients.
October 8, 2026
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ABUS recommended over HHUS in breast cancer screening
By Will Morton
Results provide the strongest evidence to date supporting the use of ABUS as an alternative to HHUS.
October 8, 2026
Medical illustration of breast anatomy showing internal structures and highlighted tumor inflammation in red.
AI leads to lower turnaround times for high-volume imaging
By Amerigo Allegretto
Along with lower turnaround times, a study revealed that most latency issues from AI use are due to data routing.
October 8, 2026
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SNMMI: PSMA-PET/CT-guided biopsy improves prostate cancer detection
By Will Morton
The findings suggest that PSMA-PET/CT could provide an additional tool for identifying men who remain at risk despite nondiagnostic MRI findings.
October 7, 2026
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MR elastography standards reliable for imaging chronic liver disease
By Amerigo Allegretto
An at least 19% change in liver stiffness represents a true biologic change with high confidence when standards are followed.
October 6, 2026
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New ultrasound feature predicts poor prognosis in HCC
By Will Morton
"Perfusion beyond margin" is a measurement of  how far a tumor's blood flow extends beyond its morphological margin.
October 6, 2026
Three-step ultrasound procedure for measuring hepatocellular carcinoma diameter, showing grayscale and contrast-enhanced imaging with measurements of 19mm and 23mm.
Podcast: California report reveals MRI safety jurisdiction limits
By Amerigo Allegretto
MRI safety experts highlight their difficulties in obtaining a state-level report on a 2023 incident that injured a nurse.
October 6, 2026
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PSMA-PET scans guide LDR brachytherapy in prostate cancer
By Will Morton
At last follow-up, 79% of patients were without evidence of disease.
October 5, 2026
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Half of false-negative DBT exams are missed cancers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The results may encourage the development of new benchmarks on the causes of false-negative mammograms.
October 5, 2026
Breast imaging comparison showing mammogram views and ultrasound scan for diagnostic evaluation
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