Imaging casts light on growing challenge of heatstroke
April 20, 2023 -- An increasing number of patients are presenting with heatstroke. MRI is playing a central role in the evaluation of these cases, given the frequent involvement of the central nervous system, a group from Barcelona has reported in new research. Read More
What skillset do you need for reporting prostate MRI scans?
April 19, 2023 -- Radiologists reporting prostate multiparametric MRI exams must be familiar with the latest clinical recommendations and the potential pitfalls mimicking malignant lesions during diagnosis, active surveillance, and recurrence assessment, a leading Spanish research team has asserted. Read More
Traumatic injuries from downhill biking can be life-changing
April 18, 2023 -- Get to know the wide range of traumatic injuries related to the extreme sport of downhill biking that often require a multimodality imaging approach in the emergency setting. That's the advice of Italian researchers who've shared their clinical experiences of this area. Read More
MRI reveals malignant transformation of benign gynecological diseases
April 12, 2023 -- Award-winning research has underlined the value of advanced MRI techniques in illuminating the wide spectrum of clinical and imaging manifestations, differential diagnosis, and pitfalls in challenging cases of benign gynecological diseases. Read More
Career switches can pay off, says senior Irish radiologist
April 6, 2023 -- Radiologists must not be afraid to branch out into broader health management roles and advocate the value of radiology within the system at large. That's the view of Prof. Risteárd Ó Laoide from Dublin, who also reflects on the devastating 2021 cyberattack. Read More
Attention focuses on MRI exam follow-up in brain cancer
April 4, 2023 -- Brain cancer patients who undergo repeated brain MRI scans for follow-up appear to tolerate them well, but most would prefer to avoid gadolinium-based contrast agents if the results were diagnostically equivalent, Dutch researchers have found. Read More
How will AI adoption change the future role of radiographers?
March 28, 2023 -- A substantial increase in the clinical implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) is having major impact on radiography practice, a new Swiss survey has shown. Educators must watch events closely to prepare students for the future, says radiographer Mélanie Champendal. Read More
6 ways to foster a 'no blame' safety reporting culture
March 28, 2023 -- Mistakes happen in radiology. And while some safety incidents have significant consequences, others have no significance at all -- in fact, most incidents are often dealt with locally and rather quickly, Prof. Louise Rainford from Dublin writes in a column. Read More
New data emerge on gadolinium's impact on water systems
March 23, 2023 -- Research from France and Hungary has highlighted the effects on water systems of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents. Evidence is growing of the widespread dispersion of contrast agent waste in aquatic environments, particularly downstream from major cities. Read More
Spanish team underlines clinical value of rectal cancer MRI
March 22, 2023 -- MRI is a valuable tool for assessing critical anatomical landmarks and features that determine the prognosis and management of rectal cancer patients, a leading research group reported at ECR 2023. The modality's also useful for tumor staging and restaging. Read More