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.
Three decades after their independent origins, deep learning and breast screening are converging. The result could be a highly accurate early diagnostic test for breast cancer, the most common cancer, but prospective validation is still needed.
The "black garland sign" is a characteristic imaging finding of ovarian fibromatosis, helping radiologists suggest the diagnosis on MRI or ultrasound (Eurorad teaching case).
Geoffrey Hinton's 2016 claim that radiologists should stop being trained ignited a wave of AI hype, but this enthusiasm, while advancing the field, will lead to augmentation, not replacement, of radiologists.
Practice interpreting abdominal radiographs with this self-assessment quiz from Radiology Masterclass. Review a single anonymized case and answer questions covering common findings and diagnostic pitfalls.
Radiology Masterclass offers a free online quiz to test abdominal X-ray interpretation. Covers common findings such as bowel obstruction and perforation. Purely educational, not a research study. Suitable for students, residents, and clinicians.
AI-driven image reconstruction and acceleration techniques are being explored to dramatically shorten MRI scan times, potentially making 10-minute comprehensive exams a reality, though clinical validation and workflow integration remain key challenges.
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Blog post argues that the 'dirty' nature of real-world medical data, exemplified by chest X-rays where radiologists miss thousands, undermines AI accuracy.
In a commentary, Hugh Harvey argues that medical AI algorithms are the new "drugs" and must face rigorous evidence and regulation to avoid becoming modern snake oil.
Radiology Assistant’s new educational review on developmental dysplasia of the hip covers ultrasound technique, Graf classification, and radiographic signs to help radiologists diagnose DDH accurately.
Radiology AI could be weaponized if misused, raising concerns about adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and malicious deployment, a blog post warns. (Opinion piece; no empirical data).
Eurorad teaching case demonstrates imaging findings of pubic osteomyelitis with bilateral muscle abscesses, emphasizing CT and MRI for diagnosis and delineating infection extent.
A new Eurorad teaching case illustrates a thyroglossal duct cyst with associated carcinoma, a rare but important diagnosis to consider in midline neck masses.
BTS guideline of pulmonary nodules
The MRIQuestions.com forum has shut down after becoming unmanageable due to spam attacks. The site recommends www.imagingQA.com as an alternative resource for MRI questions and answers.
High gradient slew rate enables faster MRI but increases peripheral nerve stimulation risk. This educational Q&A from MRI Questions explains the trade-offs for radiologists and trainees.
Radiology Masterclass breaks down the physics of MRI signal production, covering proton alignment, relaxation, and image contrast. A foundational resource for trainees learning MRI interpretation.
Chest X-ray - Mediastinum and hilum - Anterior mediastinal mass
Chest X-ray - Cardiac disease - Pleural effusions
Chest X-ray - Pulmonary disease - Pleural disease
Chest X-ray - Pulmonary disease - Consolidation - Zonal
A new Radiology Masterclass tutorial breaks down the chest X-ray signs of interstitial pulmonary edema from cardiac disease. Learn the classic findings—Kerley B lines, peribronchial cuffing, and hazy opacification—to sharpen call-prep and daily reads.
Learn to evaluate chest drain position on CXR: check side hole within pleural space, no kinks, and tip not in fissure. Radiology Masterclass tutorial.
A key determinant of chest X-ray quality is projection. A perfectly straight PA projection shows medial clavicle ends equidistant from the spinous process; rotation obscures anatomy and mimics pathology. In the AP projection, the heart and mediastinum appear magnified due to the…
Review of skull bone and suture anatomy on CT brain, including labelled calvarial sutures, fracture-mimicking vascular grooves, and accessory sutures. Aimed at radiology trainees for call preparation.
The Radiology Masterclass course highlights the importance of using a normal comparison chest X-ray when assessing pulmonary disease to improve diagnostic accuracy by distinguishing pathological from normal anatomical variants.
A comprehensive overview details the systematic approach to interpreting cervical spine anatomy on trauma radiographs, emphasizing normal landmarks and alignment to avoid missed injuries.
Chest X-ray Anatomy - Costophrenic recesses and angles
Small bowel obstruction on abdominal radiograph shows dilated loops (>3 cm), central abdominal position, and valvulae conniventes. Differentiate from large bowel by peripheral haustral folds.
Chest X-ray - Pulmonary disease - Lung contusion and haemorrhage