Why it is time to think smarter about CT protocol management and optimisation
As the demand for CT examinations continue to increase, radiologists need to think more carefully about how to optimise CT protocols to reduce the risks…
Multi-front development in x-ray tech and methodology
What is the current state-of-the-art technology in radiology, and what are the prospects of recent innovations? The rapid growth and advancement in imaging technology certainly…
Tin filtration significantly reduces effective CT dose in diagnosis of sacroiliitis
Can ultra-low-dose CT replace x-ray in the diagnosis of sacroiliitis? The rising availability of medical imaging means increased radiation exposure for some populations. Research in…
A splash of colour could revolutionise CT microcrack detection
Nanotechnology and photon counting ‘colour’ CT imaging join forces to revolutionise bone microcrack imaging with unprecedented clarity Bone is a metabolically active tissue which preserves…
Using CT radiomics to improve risk-stratification in head & neck cancer patients
Head and neck squamous-cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are tumours occurring in the oral cavity (OC), larynx, and pharynx. For males and females respectively, the estimated number…
Dynamic contrast-enhanced CT or PET/CT for diagnosis of solitary pulmonary nodules?
Patients presenting with a solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) on diagnostic imaging tests are an important group because if early stage lung cancer is treated with…
Belgian residents at forefront of AI performance and workflow integration in the emergency department
At the emergency radiology department of the Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), an artificial intelligence (AI) tool supports on-call residents in detecting intracranial haemorrhage (ICH)….
ECR exhibitors emphasise technological advances designed to extend CT’s reach in patient care
From artificial intelligence (AI) to 3D depth-sensing cameras, the integration of new technology into CT systems is expanding the scope of the modality’s various clinical…
Imaging obese patients: study confirms dose is higher and new ultrasound equipment shows promise
Obesity is a massive public health issue and an increasing number of patients are obese, creating new challenges for imaging. Acquiring specific skills and knowledge…