Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
If you enjoy a lively pros-and-cons-type debate that shines a light on a controversial topic of widespread interest, then you've had a treat this week.
In two commentaries posted by European Radiology, the authors take dramatically opposing views on the use of AI in prostate MRI. The result is an illuminating discussion, and you can read about it in our news report.
Another AI-related article published this week focuses on a new study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. The authors found that using an AI-based score to select a small proportion of women for supplemental MRI after negative mammography detected many missed cancers.
It's been a terrible week for Dr. Stanislav Rebenkov and his staff at Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital. Monday's rocket attack caused serious damage to some of the imaging equipment and offices. In a phone call with me on Tuesday, he spoke about his team's determination to rebuild the radiology department. Below the article, you can read a personal letter from him about the incident and how you can help.
In other news, U.K. researchers are convinced that an acronym can help to provide a simple way for all staff to remember best practices to prevent thermal injuries to patients undergoing an MRI examination. One of the co-authors has just published a new handbook on MRI safety.
Dutch investigators have been keeping busy too. A group from Amsterdam has reported that FDG-PET/CT can reduce unnecessary surgeries to remove residual neck cancer in patients who have undergone chemoradiotherapy.
Philip Ward
Editor in Chief
AuntMinnieEurope.com
