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ACC: CCTA improves chest pain evaluation without raising costs
CHICAGO - Performing coronary CT angiography (CCTA) early in the evaluation of chest pain in the emergency department may quickly and accurately predict which patients should be admitted for acute coronary syndrome, according to study results presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting.
March 28, 2012
Breast
Annual mammograms reduce mastectomy risk in younger women
CHICAGO - Annual mammograms appear to lower the risk of mastectomy in younger women, according to a U.K. study presented at the 2010 RSNA meeting. Researchers found that 22% of those who had a mammogram in the year prior to diagnosis had a mastectomy, compared with 52% who did not have an exam.
December 5, 2010
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Cancer risk from CT lower than previously estimated
CHICAGO - An analysis of more than 10 million Medicare records revealed that the risk of radiation-induced cancer from CT scans may be lower than previously estimated -- at least in the elderly, researchers reported at the RSNA 2010 meeting.
December 1, 2010
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CTA reveals African-Americans have more unstable plaque
CHICAGO - Using CT angiography (CTA), researchers have found that African-American patients have more noncalcified plaque in their coronary arteries than Caucasian patients. The study results were reported at the RSNA annual meeting being held this week in Chicago.
November 30, 2010
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N-acetylcysteine does not prevent contrast-induced nephropathy
High-dose N-acetylcysteine does not prevent contrast-induced nephropathy in high-risk patients undergoing coronary or vascular angiographic procedures, researchers reported at a late-breaking clinical trials presentation at the American Heart Association meeting in Chicago last week.
November 21, 2010
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Coronary CTA quality dips in patients with high calcium scores
ATLANTA - The diagnostic accuracy of coronary CT angiography (CTA) appears to be lower in patients with calcium scores higher than 600, researchers reported this week at the American College of Cardiology meeting.
March 17, 2010
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Bicarbonate no better than saline for preventing CIN
ATLANTA - Hydration with sodium bicarbonate is no better than using standard saline for preventing contrast-induced neuropathy (CIN) in at-risk diabetes patients, according to research presented this week at the American College of Cardiology meeting.
March 15, 2010
Breast
Panel of radiologists rejects USPSTF mammogram guidelines
CHICAGO - A panel of breast cancer screening experts today told a special news briefing at the RSNA annual meeting that the new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines recommending against routine annual mammograms are flat-out wrong.
December 1, 2009
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SPECT may aid in diagnosing early Alzheimer's disease
VIENNA - SPECT may be useful for the very early detection of Alzheimer's disease, according to research reported at the Alzheimer's Association's 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease.
July 13, 2009
Nuclear Medicine
Whole-body PET finds tumors missed by other tests
SEATTLE - Whole-body PET detects 20% more cancers not found with other diagnostic tests in patients with suspected paraneoplastic neurological disorders, researchers reported at the 2009 American Academy of Neurology meeting.
April 30, 2009
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DEXA study questions OsteoStrong claims
Bone outcomes either remained stable or declined in 38 women who used the musculoskeletal strengthening program for eight months.
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MWA successful in treating multinodal thyroid conditions
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AI industry paid $39.7M for radiology devices between 2017 and 2023
An example of a typical BgRT plan: A) PET scan on diagnostic PET/CT and B) X1 PET-Linac for patient #15 with a PET avid rib metastasis with GTV size= 3.1 cc, PTV = GTV + 5mm, BTZ (biological tracking zone) = PTV + 5 mm, AC = 14.33 kBq/mL and NTS = 21.04. Red, magenta, and green contours represent GTV, PTV, and BTZ. C) Dose distribution and D) bounded-DVH of a BgRT plan are displayed for the same patient. The bounded Dose-Volume Histogram (DVH) models variations in BgRT delivery, encompassing fluctuation in target background signal variation, target localization and dose delivery uncertainties.
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DEXA study questions OsteoStrong claims
By Will Morton
Bone outcomes either remained stable or declined in 38 women who used the musculoskeletal strengthening program for eight months.
September 22, 2025
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MWA successful in treating multinodal thyroid conditions
By Amerigo Allegretto
Ultrasound-guided MWA is effective for treating solitary nodules, multinodular goiters, and autonomously functioning nodules.
September 22, 2025
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AI industry paid $39.7M for radiology devices between 2017 and 2023
By Will Morton
The funds were part of a total of $179 million in payouts to healthcare professionals and hospitals over the timeframe.
September 22, 2025
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Radiation oncologists put RefleXion’s X1 system to the test
By Will Morton
A pilot study demonstrates the potential feasibility of using RefleXion's X1 unit in patients with prostate cancer.
September 19, 2025
An example of a typical BgRT plan: A) PET scan on diagnostic PET/CT and B) X1 PET-Linac for patient #15 with a PET avid rib metastasis with GTV size= 3.1 cc, PTV = GTV + 5mm, BTZ (biological tracking zone) = PTV + 5 mm, AC = 14.33 kBq/mL and NTS = 21.04. Red, magenta, and green contours represent GTV, PTV, and BTZ. C) Dose distribution and D) bounded-DVH of a BgRT plan are displayed for the same patient. The bounded Dose-Volume Histogram (DVH) models variations in BgRT delivery, encompassing fluctuation in target background signal variation, target localization and dose delivery uncertainties.
Is it time to ditch physical exams before ultrasound?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Physical exams are omitted in over half of patient cases, and it seems diagnostic outcomes are unaffected.
September 19, 2025
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AAPM critiques study regarding CT before pregnancy
By Kate Madden Yee
The AAPM sought to put the research into perspective, noting that "comorbidities, not radiation dose, likely explain study results."
September 19, 2025
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Mammography acquisition parameters affect both AI, radiologist reads
By Kate Madden Yee
The findings could help clinicians better develop "effective strategies for the clinical integration of AI," researchers noted.
September 18, 2025
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What prompts radiology department cancellations of imaging orders?
By Kate Madden Yee
Although the percentage of radiology cancellations of imaging orders is low, these cancellations are influenced by particular factors.
September 18, 2025
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AI model detects achalasia on chest x-rays
By Will Morton
Currently, few noninvasive tests are available for diagnosing the swallowing condition.
September 18, 2025
Saliency maps using Grad-CAM++ (E and H) show the model’s point of interest in chest radiographs (C and F) of patients with achalasia. The model’s point of interest is highlighted with red, yellow, and green. In both the upper and lower panels (E and H), the point of interest is located in a region around the upper esophagus that corresponds to an air esophagogram and/or air-fluid level in the esophagus in the barium esophagogram (D and G).
Imaging linked to blood cancers in children and adolescents
By Will Morton
Researchers suggest that medical imaging may be associated with 10.1% of hematologic cancers.
September 18, 2025
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Echogenic rind on breast ultrasound holds diagnostic significance
By Amerigo Allegretto
An echogenic rind on breast ultrasound could spell malignancy for suspicious lesions.
September 17, 2025
Diagnostic transverse ultrasound image of the left breast in a 64-year-old woman shows irregular hypoechoic nonparallel mass with indistinct margins corresponding to palpable finding, assessed as BI-RADS category 4. Both readers assessed mass as having associated echogenic rind with complete circumferential extent (arrowheads). Ultrasound-guided biopsy of mass yielded diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma (intermediate grade, luminal A molecular subtype, no lymphovascular invasion).
HPI: Office-based imaging studies are often repeated when read by NPPs
By Kate Madden Yee
The findings highlight the benefit of specialized training when it comes to imaging exam interpretation.
September 17, 2025
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