Only one-third of patients received osteoporosis medication after vertebral augmentation. The incidence of new vertebral fractures fell from 0.519 to 0.076 per person-year after starting medical management (incidence rate ratio 6.79, 95% CI 3.37-15.51), a 6-fold decreased risk.
Percutaneous MWA of T1 RCC showed 76% 10-year overall survival, 85% cancer-specific survival, and 83% local progression-free survival, with stable renal function and low complications.
Integrated model combining emphysema, Pi10, airway branch count, and clinical data detected undiagnosed COPD with AUC 0.83 (95% CI 0.80-0.86) in 5,014 lung screening participants, up from 0.69 for emphysema alone, reducing confirmatory spirometry referrals from 41% to 34%.
FAPI PET/CT showed 93.0% sensitivity vs 76.5% for FDG (p=0.002) in 176 patients with suspected HPB cancers. Nodal accuracy was 86.8% vs 71.1%. Dual-tracer approach did not improve accuracy. Prospective validation needed.
Radiology Masterclass has released a set of online tutorials covering core radiology topics, available for trainees and practicing radiologists.
LearningRadiology presents a teaching case on gastric volvulus, an acute abdominal emergency where the stomach twists. Key imaging findings include abnormal stomach position and signs of obstruction. Essential for radiologists on call.
Central Nervous System Tuberculosis(Tuberculomas) in Association with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
A Jefferson fracture is an unstable burst fracture of the atlas (C1) characterized by bilateral disruption of the anterior and posterior arches and outward displacement of the lateral masses on open-mouth odontoid radiographs.
Phase encoding and frequency encoding are the two gradient steps that localize MR signal spatially. Phase encoding alters spin phase along the phase-encode direction before readout, while frequency encoding (readout) applies a gradient during signal acquisition to encode positio…
Diffusion-weighted imaging acquisition time depends primarily on TR, the number of signal averages, and the number of b-value directions. A conventional single-shot EPI DWI of the brain can be acquired in less than one minute. Longer scan times yield higher signal-to-noise ratio.
This Eurorad teaching case illustrates the CT and MR appearance of a pleuro-pericardial cyst, a rare congenital benign mediastinal mass, helping radiology trainees recognize and differentiate it from other cystic lesions.
MRI Questions answers common queries on Primovist (gadoxetate disodium, Eovist), a hepatobiliary MRI contrast that combines dynamic perfusion and hepatocyte-specific uptake, enabling dual-phase liver lesion characterization. Typical hepatobiliary phase is at 20 min.
Spoiled gradient echo (GRE, e.g., FLASH) destroys residual transverse magnetization with spoiler gradients or RF spoiling, producing T1-weighted contrast. Steady-state free precession (SSFP-FID, known commercially as FISP) rephases it, yielding mixed T2*/T1 contrast and bright f…
The European Society of Radiology's peer-reviewed case-report database Eurorad is now freely available online, providing thousands of indexed, CME-accredited teaching cases across all subspecialties for radiologists and trainees worldwide (exact figure not reported in source).
Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) classically shows prominent central interstitial markings, hyperinflation, and small pleural effusions on chest radiograph. Fluid in the minor fissure is a key finding. Resolution is typically rapid, within 48-72 hours, distinguishing it…
Eurorad teaching case shows ultrasound and CT findings of traumatic hemorrhage in a renal cyst, highlighting key features to avoid misdiagnosis.
LearningRadiology presents an educational case on gastric ulcers, highlighting key radiographic and cross-sectional imaging findings for radiology trainees.
Explore MRI phase images in this educational Q&A: how they are formed, their role in susceptibility-weighted imaging and flow quantification, and key clinical applications for radiologists and trainees.
A newly refreshed educational guide on the Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity (TLICS) system details injury morphology, posterior ligamentous complex integrity, and neurologic status scoring to guide surgical vs. non-surgical management.
Radiology Assistant publishes an educational review on acute pancreatitis, covering key imaging findings, complications, and structured reporting. Useful for radiologists and trainees. (No original research data reported.)
Kartagener, Syndrome
Bladder rupture is classified as intraperitoneal (contrast outlines bowel loops, ascites) or extraperitoneal (flame-shaped pelvic extravasation). Intraperitoneal rupture requires surgical repair; extraperitoneal rupture is typically managed conservatively with catheter drainage.
LearningRadiology, a new digital resource for radiology education, launches to provide teaching materials and case-based learning for radiologists and trainees.
LearningRadiology's educational review covers characteristic imaging findings of non-accidental trauma, including classic metaphyseal lesions, posterior rib fractures, and subdural hematomas—key for radiologists to recognize.
LearningRadiology reviews Salter-Harris epiphyseal fractures, a fundamental classification system for pediatric growth plate injuries, essential for radiology trainees and board preparation.
LearningRadiology, a new blog, offers radiology education content for trainees and practicing radiologists. (exact scope not reported in source).
Epicardial fat pad is a normal variant, most commonly at the right cardiophrenic angle, that can mimic cardiomegaly or a mediastinal mass on chest radiographs. Recognizing its characteristic smooth, non-calcified appearance prevents unnecessary follow-up imaging.
Enchondroma is a benign cartilage tumor of bone, often found incidentally. Classic radiograph shows a well-defined lucent lesion with rings-and-arcs calcification. Key differential is low-grade chondrosarcoma.
Review common questions and answers about the Fast SPGR (FSPGR) MRI pulse sequence, including contrast mechanisms, clinical applications, and optimization techniques.
MRIquestions.com offers a freely accessible Q&A platform covering MRI physics, sequences, artifacts, and clinical applications, created by Dr. Allen Elster.
S-parameters describe the electrical scattering properties of MRI radiofrequency (RF) components, quantifying transmitted, reflected, and coupled energy to optimize coil tuning and safety.
The Radiology Assistant has made a financial donation to Medical Action Myanmar, a non-profit delivering healthcare in Myanmar, as announced in a blog post.
Radiology Assistant provides a comprehensive imaging tutorial on lumbar disc herniation, covering anatomy, MRI interpretation, and classification.
The Radiology Assistant blog offers a concise, image-rich summary of the 2013 BI-RADS lexicon for mammography and ultrasound, aiding radiologists in standardized reporting and assessment categories.