Diagnostic imaging

Radiology, sonography and beyond: Keep reading to find out how imaging techniques like MRI, CT and ultrasound can be used in the diagnosis of diseases and the guidance of medical procedures.

Video • Virtual reality radiation protection training

VR gives ‘X-ray vision’ to radiographers-in-training

Exposure to ionising radiation is a major health concern for many interventional radiologists. To help attain an understanding for radiation distribution in a clinical setting, experts tap into the…

News • Suggestion for double reading practice

Solving the radiologist shortage with trained radiographers

When double reading screening mammograms, radiographers trained for the task perform as well as radiologists in key areas, according to a new publication.

News • Imaging AI

Photon-counting CT improves myeloma bone disease detection

New CT technology paired with artificial intelligence-based noise reduction offers superior detection of bone disease associated with multiple myeloma at lower radiation doses than conventional CT.

Article • “I, Algorithm“

Applying the 3 laws of robotics to AI in radiology

Ethical considerations continue to fuel the discussion around artificial intelligence (AI), a panel of experts showed at ECR 2022.

News • Combining data science and machine learning

MRI image reconstruction: the next step for compressed sensing

US scientists and engineers have found a way to improve the performance of traditional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) reconstruction techniques, allowing for faster MRIs to improve healthcare.

News • Separation between silicone and fat tissue

Algorithm improves MRI breast implant monitoring

In MRI-based monitoring of silicone implants, separation of silicone and fat tissue is challenging. A newly developed algorithm was designed to assist in the task.

News • Presented at ISUOG 2022

New cloud-based image sharing and reporting software for OB/GYN

A new cloud-based ultrasound image sharing and reporting software will utilize image data to convey fetal growth projections and provide a platform for physician-to-physician and physician-to-patient…

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News • Less risk, less costs

Portable spectroscopy devices could soon become reality

New method for the detection of alcohols combines zero- to ultralow-field nuclear magnetic resonance with the SABRE-Relay hyperpolarization technique.

News • In-depth view at neurodegeneration

New 3D imaging approach looks into earliest stages of Alzheimer's

Novel 3D imaging could comprehensively characterize a part of the brain that shows perhaps the earliest accumulation of tau protein, an important biomarker for the development of Alzheimer's disease.

News • AI vs. NSCLC

Streamlining lung cancer radiotherapy with Deep Learning

UK researchers developed and validated a deep learning algorithm that can identify and outline a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumor on a CT scan within seconds.

News • Potential of nigrosome imaging

Parkinson's: Misconception of 'swallow-tail'-sign rectified

A new understanding of the 'swallow-tail', an anatomical landmark in the brain, could pave the way for earlier detection of Parkinson's disease.

News • Subtraction technique

Deep learning optimal for coronary stent evaluation by CTA

The combination of deep-learning reconstruction and a subtraction technique yields promising diagnostic performance for the detection of in-stent restenosis by coronary CTA.

Article • Hologic at ECR 2022

Painting a global picture of Women’s health

At ECR, companies routinely present their latest diagnostic solutions to the audience, and Hologic is no different. However, at this year’s congress, the manufacturer went beyond just showcasing new systems for women’s health. Additional focus topics were the mitigation of the pandemic impact on screening programmes and the situation of women around the world without access to advanced…

Video • Functional ultrasound microscopy

fULM shows whole brain neuronal activity at the micron scale

Functional ultrasound localization microscopy (fULM) captures the cerebral activity at the micron-scale, opening up major future clinical perspectives for the diagnosis of cerebrovascular pathologies.

Article • Philips presents portfolio update at ECR 2022

AI-powered MRI to increase imaging speed, reduce staff burden

The portfolio Philips presented at ECR 2022 revealed that the company not only advanced their products, but also listened to medical professionals and patients – and took their feedback to heart.

News • CMR-ECV vs. light-chain cardiac amyloidosis

'Stiff heart syndrome': Advanced MRI benefits patients

An advanced form of cardiac MRI has for the first-time enabled clinicians to measure the effectiveness of chemotherapy in patients with the life-limiting condition ‘stiff heart syndrome’.

News • High-risk pathology identification

Single vs. multiple architectural distortion on digital breast tomosynthesis

Patients with multiple architectural distortion (AD) identified on digital breast tomosynthesis may benefit from biopsy of all areas, given the variation of pathologic diagnoses across individuals.

Article • Imaging biomarkers, AI support and beyond

New tools for Covid-19 assessment

As knowledge about Covid-19 advances, so does the arsenal of techniques to predict, diagnose and follow up on the disease. At this year’s ECR, researchers presented a range of promising imaging modalities to keep track of Covid-19 symptoms, severity, and mortality, often including AI support to enhance or accelerate diagnostics.

News • Presented at ECR 2022

Fujifilm Europe launches new hybrid C-arm and portable x-ray device

At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, Fujifilm Europe showcased a new flexible, hybrid C-arm and portable x-ray machine, called FDR Cross.

Article • Take on teleradiology

Working from home as a radiologist: pros and cons

Leading radiologists have debated whether working from home is a blessing or a curse amid the evolving impact of teleradiology. In a hybrid ECR session examining working from home in radiology, speakers discussed their own experiences.

Article • MEDIRAD project

Increasing the protection from medical radiation

A Europe-wide project aims to improve medical radiation protection for patients and staff by better understanding and evaluating the health effects of exposure to low-dose ionising radiation resulting from diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Article • Controversial compound

Seeking alternatives to gadolinium-based contrast agents

Researchers are seeking alternatives to gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) to help raise levels of patient safety. An open hybrid session at ECR in Vienna heard how research across several centres has been examining the options of new approaches to reduce reliance on GBCAs.

AI-based diagnosis: New evidence for efficiency gains and better diagnostic accuracy

AI-based diagnosis is undoubtedly one of the most promising subjects when we talk about the future of radiology. Now, a couple of new studies indicate that most radiologists are open to using the technology and this for good reasons.

Article • Multiparametric ultrasound

Experts assess usefulness of MPUS in the diagnostic conundrum

Multiparametric ultrasound (MPUS) has proven its value in the abdomen – now, the technique is increasingly moving towards peripheral areas such as breast and testis imaging, experts showed in a dedicated session at ECR 2022.

Article • Diversity, transparency, flexibility

Building trustworthy AI systems for cancer imaging

Building artificial intelligence (AI) tools that clinicians and patients can trust, and easily use and understand, are core to the technology being successfully deployed in healthcare settings.

Article • Breast cancer

The case for contrast-enhanced mammography

Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) has gone a long way since it was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011. An Italian expert explained how useful the modality has become in breast imaging in a dedicated course at ECR 2022.

Article • Modified radiography technique

Dark-field X-ray casts new light on lungs

Dark-field radiography uses a part of X-rays that has hardly been considered so far to expand the spectrum of diagnostic imaging. At the ECR Overture, Theresa Urban presented the new method.

Article • Predicting the future of imaging

What will ultrasound practice look like in 2030?

Rapid technical advances in ultrasound and increasingly tight healthcare budgets call for a change in ultrasound practice, experts explained in a session at the ECR in Vienna. Two experts presented possible models for the next two decades.

Article • Radiology congress preview

Beets-Tan to shake things up at ECR 2022

After two online meetings and a teaser last March, the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) is coming home to Austria in July 13-17. We spoke with congress president Regina Beets-Tan about how radiologists must build bridges to go forward.

News • In the heart

4D flow MRI scans to assess blood flow

Researchers have developed cutting-edge imaging technology to help doctors better diagnose and monitor patients with heart failure. The state-of-the-art technology uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to create detailed 4D flow images of the heart.

News • Targeted treatment

Lung-imaging shows cause of long COVID symptoms

Using functional MRI with inhaled xenon gas, researchers have identified that long COVID symptoms are related to microscopic abnormalities that affect how oxygen is exchanged from the lungs to the red blood cells.

Article • Current and emerging imaging applications

Challenges of AI in chest radiography

Physicians use AI-powered technology for faster and earlier detection of diseases. At ECR Overture, Dr Steven Schalekamp, PhD, discussed the application of AI for chest radiography in paediatrics.

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Diagnostic imaging

Video • Virtual reality radiation protection training

News • Suggestion for double reading practice

News • Imaging AI

Article • “I, Algorithm“

News • Combining data science and machine learning

News • Separation between silicone and fat tissue

News • Presented at ISUOG 2022

Products from Radbook

Flatpanel Fluoro

High-V MRI (0.55 Tesla)

DR

1.5 Tesla

DR

DR Detectors

News • Less risk, less costs

News • In-depth view at neurodegeneration

News • AI vs. NSCLC

News • Potential of nigrosome imaging

News • Subtraction technique

Article • Hologic at ECR 2022

Video • Functional ultrasound microscopy

Article • Philips presents portfolio update at ECR 2022

News • CMR-ECV vs. light-chain cardiac amyloidosis

News • High-risk pathology identification

Article • Imaging biomarkers, AI support and beyond

News • Presented at ECR 2022

Article • Take on teleradiology

Article • MEDIRAD project

Article • Controversial compound

Sponsored • Technology advances

Article • Multiparametric ultrasound

Article • Diversity, transparency, flexibility

Article • Breast cancer

Article • Modified radiography technique

Article • Predicting the future of imaging

Article • Radiology congress preview

News • In the heart

News • Targeted treatment

Article • Current and emerging imaging applications