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Size matters: Belgians scoop ECR 2018 prize for dose study

VIENNA - Body size has an influence on the dose conversion factors of a conventional chest posteroanterior examination for the organs in the field-of-view, except for the thyroid, according to an award-winning Belgian study being presented this week at ECR 2018.

February 27, 2018

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February 5, 2018

10 top tips on best use of MR enterography in small bowel

Used properly, magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) can play a valuable clinical role in a variety of small-bowel disorders, according to Iranian researchers, who have revealed the 10 main lessons learned from conducting around 1,100 examinations over the past four years.

February 5, 2018

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Shalom, Chicago: Israel shares 90 years of innovation

Medical imaging in Israel has a rich heritage and a bright future, and radiologists there are at the cutting edge of technological change and provide outstanding diagnostic and interventional services, Dr. Jacob Sosna, president of the Israel Radiological Association, told RSNA 2017 delegates on Tuesday.

November 28, 2017

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Metastasis or incidental finding? Cardiac MRI gives answers

Cardiac FDG uptake in oncological PET/CT must not be ignored, and MRI is a useful technique for evaluation of complex cases and can help to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions, according to new research from Turkey and the U.K.

October 24, 2017

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Saudi-Irish study highlights major differences in MRI practice

An investigation of quality management for abdominal and pelvic MRI scans in Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Ireland has shown that staffing issues, variable adherence to local rules and procedures, and lack of policies governing work practices contribute to major fluctuations in clinical practice.

August 17, 2017

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EMA confirms clampdown on linear gadolinium agents

It's official: After months of intense lobbying and wrangling, the use of some linear gadolinium contrast agents in MRI will be restricted, and others are to be pulled from the market, following confirmation on Friday that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved recommendations made on 7 July by the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee.

July 20, 2017

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Is postmortem imaging acceptable to Muslims?

Muslims living in both Europe and the Middle East prefer postmortem imaging over conventional autopsy, believing it preserves the dignity of the corpse, but they prefer autopsy in cases of homicide or suicide, new research has found.

June 26, 2017

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Ultrasound loses one of its greats in David Cosgrove

Dr. David Cosgrove, a leading researcher and teacher from London, died on Tuesday, 16 May, at the age of 78. An enthusiast for clinical ultrasound, microbubble contrast agents, and elastography, he remained active right up to his death.

May 23, 2017

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May 21, 2017

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New benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation dose

The findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.

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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

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Women's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1

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Chest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations

Imaging pricing study shows highest-cost U.S. states

Researchers analyzed three common diagnostic imaging codes for cash pricing, discounting trends, and affordability.

January 12, 2026

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FAPI-PET shows promise in patients with liver fibrosis

The technique outperformed standard blood-based and ultrasound exams.

January 12, 2026

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POCUS lessens patient anxiety, pain in biliary disease diagnosis

By Amerigo Allegretto

Compared with standard care, POCUS imaging may lead to less anxiety and pain for patients being diagnosed with acute cholecystitis.

January 12, 2026

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AI predicts osteoporosis from lumbar spine x-rays

The model could provide screening opportunities for patients in various medical settings.

January 9, 2026

What effect will AI have on the radiologist workforce?

An analysis shows that AI will likely cause up to a 33% reduction in the need for radiologists over the next five years.

January 9, 2026

Physicians make more reliable TikToks about breast cancer screening

By Amerigo Allegretto

While the overall quality of breast cancer screening info on TikTok varies, physician-created videos are more reliable.

January 9, 2026

Key neurologic imaging patterns of recreational drug use in the ED

By Kate Madden Yee

Identifying neurologic signs of drug use in emergency department (ED) patients is an important way radiologists contribute to care.

January 9, 2026

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Theranostic pair ready for testing in lung cancer

Gallium-68 (Ga-68) SSO120 PET/CT successfully visualized lesions in patients during and after chemotherapy.

January 8, 2026

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2025's budget bill could lead to more than 1M missed cancer screenings

By Kate Madden Yee

The bill reduces Medicaid funding and could "disproportionately impact young and socially vulnerable enrollees," researchers wrote.

January 8, 2026

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LLMs in radiology may find opening in updated FDA guidance

The U.S. FDA has released updated guidance that could pave the way for wider use of large language models (LLMs) in radiology.

January 8, 2026

Diffusion motion correction boosts portable brain CT image quality

By Kate Madden Yee

The finding underscores the algorithm's potential for imaging severely ill patients with portable CT.

January 7, 2026

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Lobular breast histology not strong predictor of SLNB positivity

By Amerigo Allegretto

Lobular histology is not a strong predictor of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) positivity in early-stage breast cancer cases.

January 7, 2026

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