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November 8 is International Day of Radiology

Source: ITNOnline

Nov. 8 marks International Day of Radiology (IDoR), celebrated around the world in recognition of the remarkable contributions made by medical imaging to health care, and the role of radiology professionals in providing quality care to patients.

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E-scooter study finds more injuries in CT scans and x-rays

Source: HealthImaging

A significant portion of people who undergo a CT scan or x-ray after an electric scooter accident had injuries, according to a study presented at the 2019 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago.

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AI distinguishes between low, high-risk prostate cancer on MRI

Source: Health Imaging

A multi-institutional team of researchers has developed a new AI learning algorithm that can distinguish between low- and high-risk prostate cancer from multiparametric (mpMRI) scans with higher sensitivity and predictive value.

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Study Assesses Risk of MRI Exams for Patients With Tattoos

Source: IT Online

A new European study concluded that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams pose little risk for people with tattoos, based on data collected from 330 patient scans.

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How Advanced X-Ray Systems Help Meet Outpatient Challenges

Source: IT Online

The pressure to be efficient and effective when imaging outpatients may be rising due to imaging's increased presence outside hospital settings.

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Nano-optic endoscope sees deep into tissue at high resolution

Source: Science Daily

Experts in endoscopic imaging and pioneers of flat metalens technology have teamed up to develop a new class of endoscopic imaging catheters -- termed nano-optic endoscopes -- that overcome the limitations of current systems.

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Versatile ultrasound system could transform how doctors use medical imaging

Source: Science Daily

A new ultrasound system that uses optical, instead of electronic components, could improve performance while giving doctors significantly more flexibility in how they use ultrasound to diagnose and treat medical problems.

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PET tracer identifies estrogen receptor expression differences in breast cancer patients

Source: Science Daily

In metastatic breast cancer, prognosis and treatment is largely influenced by estrogen receptor (ER) expression of the metastases. However, little is known about ER expression across metastases throughout the body and surrounding normal tissue. Using a PET tracer, researchers have been able to identify differences in ER expression, which could help guide treatment for metastatic breast cancer patients.

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Blood flow in the heart revealed in a flash

Source: Science Daily

In metastatic breast cancer, prognosis and treatment is largely influenced by estrogen receptor (ER) expression of the metastases. However, little is known about ER expression across metastases throughout the body and surrounding normal tissue. Using a PET tracer, researchers have been able to identify differences in ER expression, which could help guide treatment for metastatic breast cancer patientsResearchers have for the first time been able to use information from computer tomography images to simulate the heart function of an individual patient. Some of the modeling methods they use have been developed in the motor industry.

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New patch boosts brightness in medical diagnostic tests

Source: Science Daily

A multidisciplinary team has developed a high-tech fix that brings some medical diagnostic tests out of the dark and into the light.

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Breast cancer follow-up imaging varies widely, study finds

Source: Science Daily

Follow-up imaging for women with non-metastatic breast cancer varies widely across the country, according to a new study. Some patients go without the annual mammograms that experts recommend, while others with the same cancer diagnosis receive full-body scans that expose them to significant amounts of radiation and are not recommended by experts.

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