Hybrid imaging gives boost to diagnosis and treatment in cases of neuroendocrine tumours
Radiolabelled receptor-binding somatostatin analogues and their use in the imaging and radionuclide therapy of neuroendocrine tumours provides one of the few examples of functional imaging…
Interventional radiology in oncology comes under close scrutiny
Evidence of the added clinical value of modern ablation techniques continues to emerge, yet many doctors remain unaware of the massive potential of interventional oncology…
Experts to provide insights into dealing with acute conditions in the elderly
When it comes to acute conditions, not all patients can be treated the same way. Due to specific complications and pathologies, the elderly in particular…
EFRS meets Slovenia: spotlight on Slovenian radiographers and their professional activities
This year, Slovenia is honoured to be invited by the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS) to hold its own session, EFRS meets Slovenia: ‘A…
Paediatric intravenous CEUS must be made available, experts say
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is reliable, safe and non-ionising, and these benefits make it very interesting for examining children. However, intravenous application for assessment of focal…
Radiotherapy techniques give hope to patients with liver tumours
In recent years, modern advances in treatment technology for imaging and delivery have renewed enthusiasm for radiation as a potentially curative treatment modality for liver…
Thermal effects of irreversible electroporation in pancreatic cancer
Irreversible electroporation is considered to be a non-thermal ablative method that is feasible in pancreatic cancer treatment. However, the processes occurring in the ablation zone…
Short MRI surveillance protocol: the future of HCC surveillance?
Alternative surveillance methods for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have gained popularity recently. In our presentation today, we will demonstrate our experience with our short non-contrast MRI…