RADIOLOGY NEWS
Tech expert outlines main market trends in digital radiography
July 31, 2023 -- The prospects for the global fixed digital radiography (DR) sector appear to be brighter over the next five years than for the mobile DR sector, writes business analyst Bhvita Jani of Signify Research. Read More
MRI fusion-targeted plus systematic biopsy identifies prostate cancer
July 27, 2023 -- The combination of ultrasound and MRI fusion-targeted biopsies with systematic biopsies is more effective for identifying suspicious lesions than systematic biopsies alone in cases of prostate cancer, Scottish investigators have found. Read More
European survey identifies major gaps in QA for mammography
July 26, 2023 -- Quality assurance (QA) in mammography varies widely between countries and reporting settings and implementation remains patchy, particularly compared with screening, a survey carried out by the European Society of Breast Imaging has highlighted. Read More
Freiburg group unveils positive findings on Chatbot performance
July 26, 2023 -- A chatbot can outperform radiologists and ChatGPT in providing imaging recommendations that adhere to appropriateness guidelines, according to German research published on 25 July in Radiology. Read More
Investigation begins into work of senior Vatican radiologist
July 25, 2023 -- Prof. Gianfranco Gualdi of the Pius XI private clinic is being investigated for his role in the diagnosis and treatment of a well-known journalist and screenwriter who died on 19 July, according to reports in the Italian media. Read More
Barcelona team highlights trends of isthmic contractions in pregnancy
July 25, 2023 -- Ultrasound shows that isthmic contractions are common in second-trimester pregnancies and can have an impact on cervical measurements, fetal medicine specialists from Vall d'Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona, Spain, have found. Read More
AI proves useful in the emergency department for detecting fractures
July 24, 2023 -- French researchers have found that three commercially available AI algorithms designed to detect fractures on x-rays are effective for use in the emergency department. They published their findings on 18 July in Academic Radiology. Read More
Global imaging AI market is 'highly saturated but maturing'
July 24, 2023 -- The worldwide medical imaging AI landscape is highly saturated, but the market is maturing, industry analyst Ellie Baker says. The sector will grow by 25% and be worth 1.6 billion euros by 2027, she predicts. Read More
Kuhl unveils findings on optimum use of MRI contrast agents
July 20, 2023 -- Gadopiclenol at half the dose of gadobutrol is just as effective for lesion evaluation on contrast-enhanced body MRI examinations, a research group led by Prof. Dr. Christiane Kuhl, PhD, from Aachen University Hospital in Germany has reported. Read More
Novel diffusion MRI technique illuminates neurological disorders
July 19, 2023 -- Better characterization of disease progression gained through quantifying microstructure features with diffusion MRI can help lead to an earlier diagnosis, more timely access to treatment, and the development of targeted therapies for neurological and psychiatric disorders, according to award-winning Swiss researchers. Read More