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MRI
Inversion-recovery MRI falls short in brain tumor detection
Inversion-recovery (IR) imaging has made significant strides in brain MR, offering higher T1-weighted contrast and improving the contrast ratio of tumor to white matter. But IR imaging still cannot best spin-echo (SE) MRI for detecting brain metastases, according to radiologists from China. They compared the two MR protocols in 31 patients treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University in Hefei.
February 26, 2008
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Multimodality studies tackle benign but evasive nerve-sheath tumors
Separating neurofibromas from schwannomas, also known as neurilemomas, is crucial in guiding surgical resection. Historically, diagnosis has been achieved clinically and with biopsy. But making the all-important differential diagnosis isn't easy with either approach. Which imaging modality is up to the task? Musculoskeletal experts in Taiwan explored the role of ultrasound, while a group from the U.S. laid out the imaging appearance of these nerve-sheath tumors.
February 21, 2008
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MR study reveals 'novel' findings on whiplash pathophysiology
Two years ago physical therapist James Elliott, Ph.D., and his co-authors conducted a study that pinpointed a connection between the chronic pain associated with whiplash and MR signs of fatty infiltrate in the cervical extensor muscles. In their latest work, they investigated the presence of fatty infiltrate in patients with nonwhiplash-related neck pain, and found that not all chronic neck pain is created equal.
February 14, 2008
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Radiation Oncology/Therapy
Disease-free survival, mortality uphold novel radiotherapies for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer research is abuzz with advances in both diagnosis and treatment. Proposed diagnostic tools include a vaccine and a urine-based test that may beat the prostate-specific antigen gold standard. Meanwhile, treatment methods range from high-dose radiation alone to combining radiotherapy with hormone therapy. Two recent papers offer updates from long-term, randomized trials.
February 13, 2008
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Missed turn: What makes MRI detour in diagnosing meniscal tears?
On the whole, MR imaging negotiates the twists and turns of the knees with the greatest of ease. But there is one type of injury where MRI often hits a roadblock: meniscal tears. A recent study by researchers at the Madison-based University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health took a closer look at why these tears are sometimes missed at MRI, and whether certain clinical factors are in the modality's blind spot.
February 7, 2008
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Radiation Oncology/Therapy
AuntMinnie.com Radiation Oncology Insider
February 6, 2008
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Ultrasound shows promise as a screening tool for wrist pain
More than 2.2 million people in the U.S. turn up at their doctor's office with complaints of wrist pain, but ordering up costly MRI and MR arthrography exams -- or radiation-laden CT arthrography -- is not always feasible. Orthopedic specialists from Tucson's University of Arizona have proposed ultrasound-based exams as a screening tool for wrist ligaments.
February 4, 2008
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Musculoskeletal Radiology
AuntMinnie.com Musculoskeletal Imaging Insider
February 3, 2008
MRI
Total tumor biology impacts cervical cancer regression during EBRT
Cervical tumor volume may be an insufficient marker for changes during fractionated radiotherapy, according to a study in the January issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. Instead, researchers from Toronto have developed a multivariate strategy to better predict tumor response during treatment.
January 29, 2008
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AuntMinnie.com MRI Insider
January 27, 2008
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FDA: Philips Lumify ultrasound issue tied to 4 deaths
As of September 29, Philips has reported eight serious injuries and four deaths associated with the issue.
Four U.S. maps comparing smoking rates among White men and American Indian men aged 55-64, showing current and former smokers by county with color-coded population ranges.
CT
New dataset maps people eligible for LDCT lung cancer screening
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AI
Sopris Capital buys Blackford Analysis from Bayer
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MRI patient safety, positioning risk, and controlled access in the MR environment
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Imaging Leaders
5 questions with new USPSTF appointee Dennis Wulfeck, MD
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FDA: Philips Lumify ultrasound issue tied to 4 deaths
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
As of September 29, Philips has reported eight serious injuries and four deaths associated with the issue.
October 9, 2026
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New dataset maps people eligible for LDCT lung cancer screening
By Will Morton
The publicly available dataset enables researchers to estimate the population eligible for lung cancer screening at the census tract level.
October 9, 2026
Four U.S. maps comparing smoking rates among White men and American Indian men aged 55-64, showing current and former smokers by county with color-coded population ranges.
Sopris Capital buys Blackford Analysis from Bayer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sopris will fold Blackford into Azra AI, one of its portfolio companies.
October 9, 2026
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MRI patient safety, positioning risk, and controlled access in the MR environment
By Brandon Johnson
In a new column, Brandon Johnson of KyphoLift delves into the safety issues inside Zone IV of MRI rooms.
October 9, 2026
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5 questions with new USPSTF appointee Dennis Wulfeck, MD
By Amerigo Allegretto
The appointment of Dennis Wulfeck, MD, to the USPSTF has the support of medical imaging societies.
October 9, 2026
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Radiology follow-up rates dismal for incarcerated patients
By Will Morton
The findings suggest a potential gap in radiological continuity of care for incarcerated patients.
October 8, 2026
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ABUS recommended over HHUS in breast cancer screening
By Will Morton
Results provide the strongest evidence to date supporting the use of ABUS as an alternative to HHUS.
October 8, 2026
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AI leads to lower turnaround times for high-volume imaging
By Amerigo Allegretto
Along with lower turnaround times, a study revealed that most latency issues from AI use are due to data routing.
October 8, 2026
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SNMMI: PSMA-PET/CT-guided biopsy improves prostate cancer detection
By Will Morton
The findings suggest that PSMA-PET/CT could provide an additional tool for identifying men who remain at risk despite nondiagnostic MRI findings.
October 7, 2026
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MR elastography standards reliable for imaging chronic liver disease
By Amerigo Allegretto
An at least 19% change in liver stiffness represents a true biologic change with high confidence when standards are followed.
October 6, 2026
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New ultrasound feature predicts poor prognosis in HCC
By Will Morton
"Perfusion beyond margin" is a measurement of  how far a tumor's blood flow extends beyond its morphological margin.
October 6, 2026
Three-step ultrasound procedure for measuring hepatocellular carcinoma diameter, showing grayscale and contrast-enhanced imaging with measurements of 19mm and 23mm.
Podcast: California report reveals MRI safety jurisdiction limits
By Amerigo Allegretto
MRI safety experts highlight their difficulties in obtaining a state-level report on a 2023 incident that injured a nurse.
October 6, 2026
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