News • Predicting DCIS upgrade
Breast cancer: ultrafast MRI shows promise
A new imaging approach using ultrafast MRI shows potential in predicting upgrade of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) to invasive breast cancer at surgery.
News • Philips joins European Federation for Cancer Images (EUCAIM)
Advancing precision medicine for Europe’s cancer patients
Philips is an active participant in the new European Federation for Cancer Images consortium (EUCAIM) – a project launched in the run-up to World Cancer Day 2023.
News • Imaging study shows
Breast MRI effective at detecting cancer in dense breasts
Compared to other common supplemental screening methods, breast MRI was superior at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts, according to a new study.
Medical display
JVC – CL-S1200
The CL-S1200 is a 30.9-inch color monitor with 12 megapixels for reporting medical images of various modalities such as CT, CR/DR, MR, ultrasound or mammography.
News • Understanding the mechanisms
New ultrafast fMRI technique to improve brain stimulation
Researchers from Queensland have developed a new fMRI technique with vastly increased temporal resolutions, enabling them to capture the dynamics of brain activity at a sub-second level.
News • Product premiere
New ultrasound system uses AI for better workflow and connectivity
Italian imaging company Esaote premiered its latest premium ultrasound system, MyLab X90, which uses AI for workflow optimization and enhanced connectivity.
News • Angiography advances
Photon-counting CT enables lower contrast media for aortic imaging
Photon-counting detector CT reduces the amount of contrast needed for CT angiography (CTA) while maintaining image quality, according to a new study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
News • AI, DR, mobile imaging
20 new patents for advances in medical imaging
Medical imaging company Carestream Health has expanded its portfolio with 20 new patents for global advances in AI, image quality, digital radiography (DR) detectors and mobile imaging.
Sponsored • JVC Kenwood launched the i3 series five years ago
Evolution in Monitor Technology
Five years ago, JVC Kenwood redesigned its monitors from the ground up and launched the i3 Series - kicking off a success story.
News • Deep learning analysis of X-rays
AI used to triage patients with chest pain
Artificial intelligence (AI) may help improve care for patients who show up at the hospital with acute chest pain, according to a new study published in Radiology.
News • Dissection, rupture, dilatation
Aortic stability assessment to identify high-risk patients
MRI-derived wall shear stress values predict pathological changes in the aortic wall in patients with ascending aortic dilatation. This can help identfy at-risk patients.
News • Nuclear imaging
New PET radiotracer to reduce false-positive cancer findings after Covid-19 vaccination
A novel imaging agent can reduce the number of false-positive PET/CT findings among cancer patients recently vaccinated for Covid-19. This may mitigate the issue of tracer uptake in lymph nodes associaed with the vaccine.
News • Nuclear medicine
Prostate cancer: PSMA PET/MRI accurately predicts recurrence risk
In men recently diagnosed with intermediate or high-grade prostate cancer, PSMA PET/MRI can successfully determine whether their cancer is likely to return within two years of a prostatectomy.
Article • Image augmentation, interpretation and evaluation
AI in multimodality hybrid imaging: a diamond in the rough
AI-based models for multimodality hybrid imaging have the potential to be a potent clinical tool but are currently held back by a lack of transparency and maturity, says Dr Irène Buvat, from the Laboratory of translational Imaging in Oncology, Institute Curie in Paris, France.
News • Prevention of unnecessary treatments and examination
AI detects early signs of osteoarthritis from x-ray images
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä and the Central Finland Health Care District have developed an AI based neural network to detect an early knee osteoarthritis from x-ray images.
News • Medical Device Regulation
Esaote reports MDR readiness
Medical imaging and healthcare IT company Esaote reports that it has completed the transition of its medical devices to comply with the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
News • T cell visualization
Whole body scan shows complexity of immunotherapy response
Dutch scientists have performed whole-body PET scans using a radioactively labeled antibody tracer against immune cells, to predict the effect of treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
News • Imaging advances
Photon-counting CT shows more post-Covid-19 lung damage
A promising new application for photon-counting CT: The new technology outperforms conventional CT in detecting subtle damage in the lungs of patients with persistent symptoms of Covid-19.
Article • Imaging investigation and diagnosis
Multiparametric ultrasound: the future of the modality
Multiparametric ultrasound will play an increasing role in imaging investigation and diagnosis as more subspecialities reap the benefits from the modality, Professor Paul Sidhu believes. The leading expert predicts that it will be more cost-effective and comfortable for patients and take point-of-care-testing onto a new level by embracing other parameters in the imaging process.
Sponsored • Digital solutions for radiology
How to accelerate healthcare innovation in AI
Tapping the thriving Radiology AI ecosystem, Bayer recently announced three collaboration agreements for its digital platform, Calantic Digital Solutions, as well as an AI accelerator program.
News • Radiology solution
Enterprise remote reporting platform launched at RSNA
OpenRad announced at RSNA the launch of its enterprise remote reporting platform, which enables cloud-based reporting, collaborative workflows across companies and advanced mobile fleet management.
News • Radiology equipment
RSNA 2022: Carestream updates and expands product portfolio
At the annual RSNA meeting in Chicago, Carestream launched a new series of digital X-ray detectors to help improve clinical outcomes, as well as enhancements to its existing product portfolio.
Article • Mid-treatment scans can reduce treatment sessions
De-escalating radiation therapy for oropharynx cancer with FDG-PET
Using fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) imaging may give insights into possible dose reductions in ongoing radiation therapy of head and neck cancer. A promising study to explore this option was presented at the 2022 ASTRO/ASCO Multidisciplinary Head and Cancer Symposium held in Phoenix, Arizona.
Article • Cancer screening
The need for breast imaging for transgender patients
The need for breast cancer screening of transgender individuals has been a topic of uncertainty until recently, due to lack of reliable patient data, consensus by radiologists, published research, and recommended guidelines. A 2021 survey of Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) members revealed that ‘breast radiologists differ in their practice and knowledge regarding screening of transgender…
Article • The role of the radiographer
AI in radiation protection: a potential game changer
Radiographers could help design new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for radiation protection, Mark McEntee, professor of diagnostic radiography at University College Cork, Ireland, argued during the annual EuSoMII meeting in October.