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Do women prefer female radiologists to perform breast ultrasound?
November 16, 2023 -- Most women undergoing breast ultrasound examinations are unconcerned about whether a radiologist is male or female, researchers from the University of Lucerne in Switzerland have found. Read More

Survey shows junior doctors don't understand contrast phases in CT
November 15, 2023 -- New research from Australia has shown that most junior medical officers have a poor understanding and knowledge of contrast phases in CT imaging, and this may have a serious impact on the quality of their referrals. Read More

CT imaging increases children's blood cancer risk
November 15, 2023 -- Children who undergo CT imaging are at greater risk of developing blood cancer, according to a team led by investigators from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in Spain. Read More

The dangers of eating raw fish: CT provides clarity in tricky cases
November 14, 2023 -- The incidence of severe gastrointestinal illness due to eating undercooked or raw fish and seafood is rising, and CT is proving valuable in these patients. A group of Spanish radiologists have shared their clinical experiences. Read More

How can clinical teams deliver better care to frail patients?
November 14, 2023 -- Frailty is everyone's business -- and everyone involved in caring for adults with cancer has a role to play. That's the central message of a practical new 38-page guide that can be downloaded free of charge. Read More

Italian team finds AI modeling can classify breast microcalcifications
November 13, 2023 -- A novel AI tool can accurately detect and characterize macrocalcifications on mammography, researchers from the European Institute of Oncology in Milan have reported. Read More

Imaging and 3D printing enhance teaching of spinal anatomy
November 13, 2023 -- Cross-sectional imaging and 3D printing can lead to significant improvements in the teaching of spinal anatomy, but the technology remains underused in medical schools, authors from the University of Granada in Spain have asserted. Read More

German study shines light on optimum use of PET in Alzheimer's
November 9, 2023 -- A research group at the University of Munich has used PET imaging to reveal brain pathology linked to faster clinical progression of Alzheimer’s disease in patients with ApoE4 gene variants. Read More

Spine MRI artifacts can cause confusion and cut image quality
November 8, 2023 -- Understanding the types of MRI artifacts in spinal imaging is vital for recognizing the limitations of the study and avoiding potential pitfalls, researchers from Australia have underlined. Read More

Playkits develop role in easing kids' anxiety over MRI scans
November 8, 2023 -- Giving young children a playkit that uses both virtual and augmented reality appears to reduce anxiety about this procedure, U.K. researchers have reported in an article posted on 7 November by BMJ Innovations. Read More

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