News • Production of biological contrast agents
Hyperpolarized MRI to advance cancer imaging
A new imaging method devised by German researchers offers a fast and cost-effective way to observe abnormal metabolic processes live in the MRI scanner.
News • DCE-MRI urography
Metal-free kidney MRI dye for more personalized diagnostics
University of Ottawa scientists have introduced a metal-free MRI dye capable of mapping kidney function with unprecedented accuracy — a promising technique for more personalized care.
News • Advancs in chest imaging
Evaluating lung function with photon-counting CT
Photon-counting CT allows for a comprehensive, simultaneous evaluation of lung structure and function, something not possible with standard CT, according to a new study.
News • Imaging equipment
Two new ultrasound systems to address healthcare challenges in Europe
Canon Medical announces the commercial availability of its two latest ultrasound systems, Aplio flex and Aplio go, in Europe, to meet the evolving needs of medical practitioners.
News • Joint statement from BIR and UKHSA
Radiation dose: clinical need should trump previous exposures, experts say
Should radiation dose from previous medical imaging be considered when a new scan is made? UK experts issued a joint position statement that favors clinical need over prior exposures.
News • Research explores DBGAN method
AI fuses CT and MRI scans for better diagnostics
New research shows how AI can be used to fuse images from clinical X-ray CT and MRI scans to allow a clearer and more clinically useful interpretation of the images.
News • Nuclear imaging marker
Renal cell carcinoma: New radiotracer improves detection and differentiation
A new PET tracer, 89Zr-DFO-girentuximab, can accurately detect a type of kidney cancer called clear cell renal cell carcinoma and differentiate it from other types of kidney tumors.
News • Chest x-ray analysis
Lung cancer: High accuracy AI improves detection
Assistance from an AI algorithm with high diagnostic accuracy improved radiologist performance in detecting lung cancers on chest X-rays and increased human acceptance of AI suggestions.
News • Noninvasive diagnosis in high-risk CAD patients
Photon-counting CT: “bloom” reduction improves heart disease detection
Photon-counting CT enables accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients, a potentially significant benefit for people previously ineligible for noninvasive screening.
Article • Impact of ICM packaging and delivery systems
Contrast media bottles: benefits of switching to multi-dose
Iodinated contrast media (ICM) enhance CT imaging, but its single-dose packaging is increasingly proving at odds with modern, more sustainable imaging practices. New award-winning research by a radiology resident and faculty members at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, proposes a promising alternative: A switch from using single-dose injectable contrast media kits to…
News • Performance-based evaluation
Useful, not pretty: How AI can improve medical imaging
US researchers evaluated AI techniques for cleaning medical images based on performance in clinical tasks. Some algorithms make the scans look better, but actually decrease image quality.
News • Diffusion-tensor and correlated diffusion imaging
New MRI technique captures Covid-19’s impact on the brain
An MRI invention from engineers at the University of Waterloo reveals better than many existing imaging technologies how Covid-19 can change the human brain.
News • Folate receptor exploitation
PET imaging: new discovery to help detect brain tumours
Folate-based radiopharmaceuticals can be used in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to detect folate receptors in brain tumours, researchers from the University of Turku report.
News • Transient ischemic attack
Incomplete imaging for TIA emergencies increases stroke risk
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) emergency department (ED) encounters with incomplete neurovascular imaging were associated with higher odds of subsequent stroke within 90 days, a new study finds.
News • At-home medical imaging
Study explores diagnostic potential of "ultrasound selfies"
One day, the ultrasound equipment that health care professionals use for diagnostic imaging may no longer be confined to the clinic, instead operated by patients in the comfort of their homes.
Article • Radiation protection debate
Patient shielding: a relic from the past of radiology?
Against a backdrop of changing technology and reduced patient dose, a new momentum is emerging within radiology to eradicate patient shielding. The subject has been extensively debated and researched in recent years but there is now a growing consensus to end the practice, apart from with a few exceptions. The topic was the focus of a session at ECR 2023 in Vienna where different perspectives…
News • Deep learning CAD in sonography
Computer-aided diagnosis improves breast ultrasound expertise
A new study suggests that deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) for breast lesion classification on ultrasound can significantly improve radiologists' diagnostic performance.
News • Congenital heart defect diagnosis
Photon-counting CT improves cardiac imaging in babies
A new advanced form of CT imaging offers better cardiovascular imaging quality compared to dual-source CT (DSCT) in infants with suspected cardiac heart defects, according to a new study.
News • AI milestone
ChatGPT-4 passes radiology board exam
The latest version of ChatGPT passed a radiology board-style exam, highlighting the potential of large language models (LLM) but also revealing limitations that hinder reliability, new research shows.
News • Cardovascular imaging congress
Latest solutions for cardiac imaging presented at EACVI
At the EACVI congress in Spain, medical imaging specialist Esaote unveiled, among other solutions, its new portable ultrasound system MyLabOmega eXP, which features advanced cardio tools and AI-powered automation.
News • Using portable ultrasound imaging
AI helpful in triaging breast masses in low-resource areas
AI can analyze breast mass images from low-cost portable ultrasound machines and accurately identify cancer, according to a new study. This could prove useful for triage in low-resource settings.
News • Potential for energy, cost and emission reduction
Research proves eco-impact of MRI machine operation changes
A research partnership has proven medical centers can achieve significant carbon reduction and cost savings by turning off or putting MRIs into the lowest power setting when not in use.
Article • Project EU-JUST-CT
CT scans: systematic evaluation of benefits and risks
When is a CT scan justified, i.e. when do the benefits of a CT scan for the patient outweigh possible risks associated with radiation? Justification has been a major issue among radiologists ever since CT has become widely available and widely used. With regard to dose the answer is the well-known ALARA principle: “As low as reasonable achievable“. Now, the European coordinated action on…
Article • Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)
New EU recommendations for breast screening enhance opportunities for early detection
Mammography has been an essential imaging technology for breast cancer detection for decades. As the industry has continued to innovate, one advancement in mammography has particularly changed the landscape of breast imaging: digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), also known as 3D mammography.
News • Neonatology
Portable MRI in pediatric ECMO patients: promising premiere
The neonatology team at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) has conducted the world's first study of children receiving ECMO therapy using a mobile MRI scanner.
