Erik L. Ridley

RSNA 2024
Siemens broadens photon-counting CT portfolio
Siemens is introducing a new dual-source scanner and a single-source system as part of its new Naeotom Alpha class of photon-counting systems.
December 1, 2024
Naeotom Alpha.Pro dual-source CT scanner. Image courtesy of Siemens Healthineers.
Clinical News
Thyroid medication and bone loss | Moore’s Law for radiologists | RSNA 2024
Research tying thyroid medication to bone loss and Moore's Law for radiologists were the most popular stories on AuntMinnie.com last week.
November 27, 2024
2024 CT Preview
Large study finds benefit for AI in acute pulmonary embolism
AI can assist radiologists in detecting acute cases of pulmonary embolism, according to the results of a large, prospective study.
November 19, 2024
2024 CT Preview
Body composition analysis foretells survival in esophageal cancer patients
Automated 3D body composition CT analysis software can predict shorter survival in patients with esophageal cancer.
November 19, 2024
2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview
Road to RSNA 2024: AI Preview
Welcome to the first installment of this year’s Road to RSNA preview of the RSNA 2024 meeting. We’re once again providing a modality-by-modality overview of select scientific presentations to serve as your guide to events at McCormick Place.
November 13, 2024
Road To Rsna
2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview
Large study finds benefit for AI in acute pulmonary embolism
AI can assist radiologists in detecting acute cases of pulmonary embolism, according to the results of a large, prospective study.
November 13, 2024
2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview
3D body composition analysis of whole-body MRI can predict mortality
3D body composition analysis on whole-body MRI exams can be prognostic for mortality risk in the general population, according to this scientific presentation.
November 13, 2024
2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview
Multimodal AI predicts prostate cancer treatment outcome
A computer-vision-based AI model that incorporates assessment of clinical variables can predict treatment outcomes in prostate cancer patients.
November 13, 2024
2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview
AI helps spot unsuspected vertebral fractures in cancer patients
Researchers from France found that an AI algorithm could find incidental vertebral fractures in cancer patients that weren’t initially detected.
November 13, 2024
2024 Artificial Intelligence Preview
Body composition analysis foretells survival in esophageal cancer patients
Automated 3D body composition CT analysis software can predict shorter survival in patients with esophageal cancer.
November 13, 2024
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Benedikt Michael Schaarschmidt, MD.
RSNA 2024
Interventional radiology could use more AI tools
When it comes to interventional radiology, more data should be saved.
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RSNA 2024
MRI safety: How Japan deals with it
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RSNA 2024
MRI reveals that skeletal muscle loss indicates cognitive decline risk
Peri-interventional digital subtraction angiography (DSA) of the descending genicular artery (DSA), a diagnostic procedure to view the inner surface of blood vessels, (green arrow) in a patient with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis of the right leg. On the left, the pre-interventional image with a clearly visible hyperemic blush (red box). On the right, the post-interventional DSA after embolization with Imepenem-Cilastatin. A completely eliminated blush is observed while preserving skin collaterals (orange arrows). Image courtesy of the RSNA.
RSNA 2024
German study supports GAE as routine treatment for knee osteoarthritis
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Interventional radiology could use more AI tools
By Liz Carey
When it comes to interventional radiology, more data should be saved.
December 3, 2024
Benedikt Michael Schaarschmidt, MD.
MRI safety: How Japan deals with it
By Philip Ward
Japan is adopting a more hands-on approach to minimizing MRI accidents, according to an RSNA 2024 special session.
December 3, 2024
2024 12 04 Mri Safety In Japan
MRI reveals that skeletal muscle loss indicates cognitive decline risk
By Kate Madden Yee
MRI has shown that skeletal muscle loss (i.e., sarcopenia) is an early risk factor for cognitive decline in older adults.
December 3, 2024
Woman Dementia Alzheimer
German study supports GAE as routine treatment for knee osteoarthritis
By Liz Carey
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) by an interventional radiologist could be an effective alternative to knee replacement or long-term medication.
December 3, 2024
Peri-interventional digital subtraction angiography (DSA) of the descending genicular artery (DSA), a diagnostic procedure to view the inner surface of blood vessels, (green arrow) in a patient with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis of the right leg. On the left, the pre-interventional image with a clearly visible hyperemic blush (red box). On the right, the post-interventional DSA after embolization with Imepenem-Cilastatin. A completely eliminated blush is observed while preserving skin collaterals (orange arrows). Image courtesy of the RSNA.
AuntMinnie 2024: CT shows body composition changes in patients treated with Ozempic
By Kate Madden Yee
In 2024, our most highly viewed story covered how automated CT-based AI tools can visualize body composition changes in patients using Ozempic.
December 2, 2024
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Portable, ultralow-field MRI improves stroke diagnosis
By Kate Madden Yee
Portable, ultralow-field MRI can help clinicians diagnose acute ischemic stroke, according to study results presented December 2 at RSNA 2024.
December 2, 2024
Stroke Mri
AI successful in replacing radiologist in double reading settings
By Amerigo Allegretto
AI could lead to lessened workloads and increased consensus discussions in a real-world setting involving double reading of screening mammograms.
December 2, 2024
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Stone countertop workers at risk of silicosis
By Amerigo Allegretto
CT imaging shows that engineered stone countertop workers are at risk of developing the lung disease silicosis.
December 2, 2024
Contrast-enhanced chest CT shows upper predominant fibrosis/lung scarring (red oval), solid masses adjacent to a left-sided pneumothorax (yellow oval) and diffuse silicotic nodules (purple circle). This patient had a history of working in the countertop-cutting industry (15 years), smoking cigarettes (10 pack years), and active tuberculosis (treated 7 years prior and excluded at the time of this image with laboratory testing). Image courtesy of the RSNA.
Characterizing body fat with MRI helps predict Alzheimer's risk
By Kate Madden Yee
Characterizing an individual's type of body fat using body MRI can help predict Alzheimer's disease risk up to 20 years before symptoms manifest.
December 2, 2024
Comparison of cerebral blood flow in 65 cognitively normal midlife individuals showed that individuals with obesity and high visceral adipose tissue have reduced blood flow in the temporal and parietal regions of the brain. Images courtesy of the RSNA.
New approach to dysanapsis could enhance early COPD screening
By Liz Carey
A new way to identify a discrete form of dysanapsis could help clarify disproportionate growth between size of the airway tree and lung size.
December 1, 2024
Lung Disease Aguilera Rsna
Deep learning boosts myocardial function assessment on CCTA
By Kate Madden Yee
Deep learning improves coronary CT angiography's (CCTA) ability to quantify myocardial function.
December 1, 2024
Heart Plaque
FAPI-PET/CT shows promise in diagnosing breast cancer
By Will Morton
Gallium-68 fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) PET/CT shows promise for detecting primary and metastatic breast cancer.
December 1, 2024
Breast Cancer
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