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AI-powered MRI analysis for cardiac arrest prediction, new techniques for safer breast imaging, and ultrafast snapshots of the beating heart – the applications for diagnostic imaging are expanding rapidly. This newsletter explores some of the most exciting new approaches. With this wide range of possibilities, radiologists can not only contribute to promote the health of their patients, but also put their expertise to use to protect society's most vulnerable members. Enjoy reading!

Article • Paediatric trauma in diagnostic imaging

‘It only takes one radiologist to stop child abuse’

Covid-19 has intensified domestic violence rates worldwide, with children among the most vulnerable victims. At the ECR 2025 radiology congress in Vienna, Dr Rick R. Van Rijn presented compelling insights into how radiologists can identify ...

News • Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress

AUTOMA+ 2025: Smart Pharma Vision for Tomorrow

The Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA+) 2025 welcomes delegates to be a part of its 5th anniversary in Vösendorf, Austria on 24-25 November. This edition focuses on AI-powered pharma, robotics and smart digital solutions.

Article • Respiratory health

Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy: diagnostic pathways under scrutiny

Pulmonary embolism (PE) remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality. At the French Thoracic Society Spring Days in May, Dr Aurélie Dehaene, radiologist at European Hospital in Marseille, France, reviewed diagnostic strategies for ...

Video • Empathetic avatar

Virtual AI receptionist “Cassie” to improve healthcare communication

A virtual medical receptionist named “Cassie,” developed through research at Texas A&M University, is designed to transform the way patients interact with health care providers.

News • Photoacoustic computed tomography

PACT: AI-assisted edge in breast imaging

A new technique called photoacoustic computed tomography (PACT) offers a breast imaging alternative without the discomfort, high costs, or risk associated with the conventional evaluation methods.

News • Multimodal AI for ventricular Arrhythmia Risk Stratification

Predicting sudden cardiac arrest with MAARS

Analyzing heart imaging and a full spectrum of medical records, a new AI tool can reveal previously hidden information about a patient’s heart health, including predictions of sudden cardiac arrest.

News • Diffusion-based generative model

Better MRI scans of beating hearts with AI

An AI-assisted model can take low-quality MRI heart scans and turn them into high quality images, while reducing the time needed to scan the heart by about 90%.

News • Mycobacteroides abscessus

New PET technique detects hard-to-diagnose lung infections

A new PET imaging technique can accurately detect and monitor Mycobacteroides abscessus lung infections—one of the most difficult-to-diagnose conditions in patients with lung diseases.

News • Deep learning model

AI detects fatty liver disease with chest X-rays

A research group at Osaka Metropolitan University developed an AI model that can detect the presence of hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease) from chest X-ray images.

News • Auto-immune condition

Lupus: study explores causes and impact of diagnostic delays

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or ‘lupus’) may wait for up to 40 years to receive the correct diagnosis. New research highlights the causes and devastating impact of these delays.

News • Chromatin remodeling

New protein targets for cancer treatments

A research team at the University of Geneva has identified two new proteins that regulate gene expression, a discovery that could pave the way for new cancer and brain disorder treatments.

News • MRD assessment

Liquid biopsy to detect breast cancer relapse up to 5 years in advance

Newly developed technology can detect breast cancer relapses up to five years in advance. This advance could represent a turning point in post-treatment follow-up, the researchers hope.

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