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.
The ACR has published a patient-friendly version of its Appropriateness Criteria for post-treatment follow-up and active surveillance of renal cell carcinoma, aiming to help patients understand recommended imaging pathways after RCC diagnosis or treatment.
The ACR has published a plain-language version of its Appropriateness Criteria for renal cell carcinoma staging, translating evidence-based imaging recommendations into patient-accessible guidance on when and why specific scans are used.
The ACR has released a 2026 update to its Appropriateness Criteria for back pain in children, now including a plain-language patient-friendly summary to improve shared decision-making around imaging choices.
Video tutorial provides an introductory approach to shoulder MRI, covering anatomy, sequences, and a systematic search pattern. Features labelled anatomy and links to case-based pathology courses (CME available).
An RSNA News feature outlines the dual nature of pancreaticobiliary imaging: it remains a high-stakes area due to subtle, aggressive cancers while new MRI techniques and AI tools offer emerging opportunities to improve early detection and staging.
Updated 2026 European guideline on invasive cutaneous SCC introduces new 5-group classification for difficult-to-treat disease, refines risk stratification, and emphasizes stepwise diagnostics including imaging when indicated. Prevention: oral nicotinamide, sun protection.
A Radiopaedia 2025 lecture provides a practical framework for prostate MRI. It covers the appearance of the peripheral, transition, and central zones, highlighting that prostate cancer most commonly occurs in the peripheral zone while benign prostatic hyperplasia originates in t…
International breast cancer screening guidelines vary widely in recommended starting age, stopping age, and screening intervals, reflecting differing interpretations of risk-benefit ratios across nations, according to an RSNA News feature.
Higher amounts of intermuscular adipose tissue (hidden muscle fat) detected on CT are associated with coronary microvascular dysfunction and adverse metabolic profiles, according to a new study. (exact effect sizes not reported in source)
An AI tool measuring muscle, fat, and bone on abdominal CT scans predicted 5-year mortality with an AUC of 0.72 for all-cause death and 0.75 for major adverse cardiovascular events, outperforming traditional risk factors in a retrospective cohort analysis.
Hounsfield units (HU) quantify tissue attenuation in CT, calculated from linear attenuation coefficients relative to water. This video explains HU calculation and clinical importance—high-yield for radiology physics exams, covering a core concept for board prep.
A new educational video from Radiology Tutorials (YouTube) helps radiology trainees master the FRCR physics exam, aiming for a first-time pass.
IOFOS has published its first harmonized recommendations for bone age assessment in living persons — setting minimum standards for imaging modality selection, reference populations, uncertainty reporting, and rights protection at legal age thresholds.
Updated IOFOS recommendations (Jan 2026) set minimum standards for forensic dental age assessment when ID documents are unavailable — covering radiological exam, method selection, population-appropriate reference data, uncertainty reporting, and rights protection.
Italian colon-proctology society (SIUCP) releases GRADE-based guidelines on obstructed defecation syndrome. Key threshold: surgery (stapled transanal resection or ventral mesh rectopexy) is indicated when symptom score is high AND defecography shows Oxford prolapse grade ≥3; tra…
A blog overview traces Olympus's evolution from early optical instruments to its current identity as a pure-play MedTech company, outlining five major phases of corporate transformation. No clinical data presented.
Ultrasound-guided thermal ablation for thyroid nodules is safe and effective, per RSNA News, though exact safety and efficacy rates were not provided in this summary.
RSNA News reports on efforts to enhance patient safety through more intelligent IVC filter follow-up strategies, aiming to reduce lost-to-follow-up complications, though specific interventions and outcomes were not detailed in the source.
The ACR has updated its Appropriateness Criteria for major blunt trauma (2026), offering a patient-facing summary of imaging recommendations to guide appropriate workup after high-energy injury. Specific recommendation changes vs. prior version not detailed in source.
The ACR has published a plain-language version of its Appropriateness Criteria for leukemia staging and follow-up, translating evidence-based imaging recommendations into accessible guidance for patients and caregivers.
The ACR has published a plain-language version of its Appropriateness Criteria for anorectal disease, translating imaging recommendations into patient-accessible guidance on when and why specific studies are indicated.
The ACR has published a patient-friendly version of its Appropriateness Criteria for chronic pancreatitis imaging, translating guideline recommendations into plain language to help patients understand which imaging studies are appropriate for their care.
The ACR has published a plain-language adaptation of its Appropriateness Criteria for multiple gestations, translating evidence-based imaging recommendations into patient-accessible guidance for twin and higher-order pregnancies.
The ACR has published a plain-language adaptation of its Appropriateness Criteria for staging and follow-up of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, helping patients understand which imaging studies are recommended and why.
A business analyst blog examines Johnson & Johnson's MedTech division, characterizing it as a mature segment alongside Pharma. No clinical or imaging findings reported; content is financial/corporate commentary with limited direct radiology practice relevance.
Eurorad presents a rare case of para-ovarian torsion causing acute abdomen in an adolescent, illustrating key radiological findings to aid diagnosis.
Concurrent biliary and urinary tract involvement in chronic ketamine abuse
In a study of 666 adults, higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with greater intramuscular fat deposition in the thigh, regardless of total calorie intake or physical activity. Participants in the highest tertile of UPF consumption showed 6.5% higher thigh i…
A business analysis revisits Siemens Healthineers' $16B+ acquisition of Varian in 2021 — one of the largest healthcare deals of its era — questioning whether the oncology-imaging integration thesis has delivered shareholder and clinical value.
A financial overview of Siemens Healthineers drawn from its latest annual reports. Specific revenue, margin, and growth figures are summarized but exact numbers are not detailed in the source snippet.
