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.

News • FAP-targeted imaging

PET/MRI shows promise in endometriosis detection

A new study shows how FAPI PET/MRI can help detect the extent of tissue remodeling and fibrosis from endometriosis. This could improve diagnosis of the condition, even in difficult-to-assess areas.

Article • Risks, conditions, and safe practice

When metal meets magnet: Implant safety in MRI

From tissue heating to image artifacts – implants were once considered an absolute contraindication to MRI. Modern implant design and evolving safety standards have changed that picture…

News • Opening event

POCUShub Academy to advance point-of-care ultrasound education

GE HealthCare and CAMES have officially opened a new education and training centre designed to expand access to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training for healthcare professionals across the…

Article • Cardiovascular care at a continental scale

The case for imaging in Europe’s Safe Hearts Plan

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death across the EU, cutting short the lives of millions of Europeans every year, and placing an enormous strain on health systems and economies alike. Yet prevention and early intervention can have a major impact – and this is precisely the ambition of the EU Safe Hearts Plan. At a high-level event at the European Parliament in Brussels in July, policymakers, clinicians, patients, and industry came together to explore how diagnostic imaging can contribute to this goal.

Video • AI in radiology: great promise – real-world concerns

Clinically Realistic Phantoms for End-to-End Imaging and AI QA

PhantomX supplies a new generation of highly realistic phantoms for clinical imaging and AI in medical imaging. Advanced technologies, innovation and and science are used to create optimal solutions…

News • Prophylactic post-treatment

MRI surveillance after SCLC helps patients avoid brain irradiation

After treatment for small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), patients often undergo prophylactic radiotherapy to prevent metastases in the brain. Now, a new study shows that MRI surveillance alone is enough,…

Article • From geometric phantoms to clinically predictive testing

The evolving role of phantom-based QA in medical imaging

Conventional phantoms for medical imaging deliver reproducible but clinically simplistic benchmarks – as AI becomes embedded in radiology workflows, that is no longer enough. Anatomically realistic…

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Article • Exploring safeguards and incident response

Radiology vs. ransomware: How to defend imaging departments against cyberattacks

Cyberattacks on healthcare have reached unprecedented levels, with radiology departments emerging as particularly vulnerable targets. At the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) 2026 annual meeting in Pittsburgh, four authors of the new ACR/SIIM cybersecurity guidelines outlined the threats facing imaging enterprises – and the strategies needed to defend against them.

Video • Small patients, tiny sensors

3D-printed MRI coils for pediatric imaging

Much of the equipment used in MRI comes in sizes suited to adult bodies. A new way to create custom, 3D-printed MRI sensors could help give clearer views of small organs in infants and children.

News • PTB approval for Mako platform

Highest certification for X-ray dosimeter

The RTI Mako achieved one of the highest levels of certification for an X-ray dosimeter with PTB approval, marking a major milestone in the continued evolution of the Mako platform.

News • Neuroimaging

Alzheimer’s: MRI metric identifies early white matter damage

A diffusion MRI metric can detect changes in white matter tracts not visible on conventional MRI – this could help identify early abnormalities in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

News • Molecular psychiatry

Late-onset psychosis: PET scans reveal tau buildup in the brain

The cause of hallucinations and delusions that start in midlife or later is often unclear. In a new study, PET/MR scans reveal that these symptoms may be linked to brain changes also seen in dementia.

News • Molecular imaging

Fever of unknown origin: PET/CT enhances diagnosis

PET/CT can add valuable information to aid the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin (FUO), directly influencing the clinical management in nearly 75% of patients, a new study finds.

News • Advanced deep learning approach

Two-step AI system detects brain tumors from MRI

Using a two-step AI approach, researchers have developed a computationally efficient new method to detect and classify brain tumors from MRI scans more accurately.

News • Lung cancer insights

Brain metabolism predicts survival in advanced NSCLC patients

Low brain metabolism as measured from 18F-FDG PET/CT is associated with higher mortality in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to new research.

News • Data protection

Imaging IT platform clears cybersecurity bar

Agfa HealthCare has renewed its HITRUST i1 Certification for the second consecutive year, confirming strong cybersecurity controls for its Enterprise Imaging platform.

Article • A call for consistency at ECR 2026

The aorta is an organ now – and radiology needs to catch up

As the aorta gains recognition as a functioning organ rather than a simple blood conduit, the lack of standardised imaging protocols is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. At ECR 2026 in Vienna, Professor Nicola Galea from Sapienza University of Rome made a compelling case for unified imaging approaches, warning that inconsistency in measurement techniques can lead to flawed clinical…

News • After an initial negative scan

Treatment change for prostate cancer: study reveals benefit of second PSMA PET

A second prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET scan changed treatment plans for nearly half of prostate cancer patients whose first scan was negative, according to new research.

News • Operator-independent breast cancer screening

Portable ultrasound system takes the hard part out of breast imaging

A new portable ultrasound system could make breast imaging more accessible. The device generates high-res, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.

Article • From threat to essential ally

Automation, not replacement: the true promise of AI in radiology

Will artificial intelligence (AI) render radiologists obsolete? What seemed a likely scenario only nine years ago, has now given way to a quite different reality: At RSNA 2025, two experts outlined how AI tools are becoming essential allies – not replacements – for radiologists facing an unprecedented workforce crisis.

Article • Education, collaboration, innovation

ESOR at 20: building a common language for European radiology

Past and present leaders of the European School of Radiology (ESOR) reflected on the evolution of radiology education in Europe and the challenges facing the specialty at ECR 2026 to mark the 20th anniversary of the school.

News • Longitudinal AI analysis

Deep learning predicts breast cancer risk from changes in mammograms

AI models can now assess breast cancer risk directly from changes in screening mammograms over time, a new study shows. This opens the door to a new era of dynamic breast cancer risk assessment.

News • Body composition radiodensity

New CT-based marker to refine gastric cancer prognosis

Measuring radiodensity of visceral fat and muscle from CT scans, researchers have identified a new biomarker that may help determine the prognosis for patients with gastric cancer.

Article • Choosing the right modality for expectant mothers

Abdominal imaging in pregnancy: Balancing diagnostic accuracy with fetal safety

Imaging pregnant women with acute abdominal pain remains a significant clinical challenge – not only because of concerns about the impact on the unborn child, but also due to the anatomical changes that can obscure diagnosis. At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, radiologists Vikas Shah and Charis Bourgioti examined the protocols for safe imaging in pregnancy and the management…

News • Neurology

New high resolution PET scanner reveals early signs of brain diseases

A new high-res PET scanner is making its clinical debut at UZ Leuven. The scanner makes it possible to detect earliest signs of brain diseases, years before a patient experiences the first symptoms.

News • Renal function deterioration

MRI could predict kidney disease before it develops, study suggests

Advanced multiparametric MRI performed before kidney tumor surgery could help identify patients at higher risk for kidney function decline and chronic kidney disease after nephrectomy.

Video • 3D augmented-reality imaging

AR could help users wrap their head around medical ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging is notoriously difficult to master, as the operator has to mentally arrange a 3D object from 2D images. A new approach using augmented reality (AR) could help speed up the training.

News • Dynamic chest radiography

Seven-second X-ray scan detects heart complication after ToF surgery

Researchers developed a simple, rapid, and low-dose X-ray technique to evaluate the severity of pulmonary valve regurgitation – a common complication after surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot.

News • Impact beyond weight loss

Whole-body PET/CT reveals metabolic changes after bariatric surgery

A novel PET imaging framework reveals that bariatric surgery impacts not only body weight, but also the metabolic function of organs. These insights could support more precise treatment monitoring.

News • Promising prototype

Bringing a PET scanner to the bedside

A novel portable, point-of-care PET scanner could provide a cost-effective approach for hospitals to perform biopsies, tumor ablations, and other procedures in constrained clinical environments.

News • New MS monitoring approach

PET imaging reveals synaptic loss in multiple sclerosis

A new PET imaging approach that measures synaptic density in the spinal cord provides a quantitative way to assess the brain's functional wiring in patients with multiple sclerosis.

News • Congenital heart condition

Tetralogy of Fallot: 3D map gives new insights

Researchers have produced the first 3D map of the heart’s electrical wiring in Tetralogy of Fallot, revealing features that may explain why many patients develop heart conduction disorders.

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