Musculoskeletal ultrasound may reduce unnecessary MRI, maintain accuracy

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Musculoskeletal ultrasound may reduce unnecessary MRI, maintain accuracy

According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, ultrasound may serve as an advanced imaging modality that reduces the need for additional musculoskeletal MRI examinations.

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Musculoskeletal ultrasound may reduce unnecessary MRI, maintain accuracy

Tau PET tracer found effective in 1st in-human study of its kind

A team of Johns Hopkins University researchers—conducting the first in-human PET study of three novel tau radiopharmaceuticals in Alzheimer’s disease patients—found [18F]RO-948 was the most capable for characterizing tau pathology in the disease.

An example of a positive amyloid plaque PET nuclear brain scan. these tests can help identify Alzheimer's patients earlier so they can be prescribed drugs to treat the condition.

Tau PET tracer found effective in 1st in-human study of its kind

CT angiography better than standard autopsy for postmortem exams

A team of researchers found that postmortem computed tomography (CT) angiography detects more lesions in a human corpse than a standard CT or autopsy examination, according to a forensic multicenter study published May 1 in Radiology.

CT angiography better than standard autopsy for postmortem exams

Younger women more at risk for poor prognosis of screening mammograms

Researchers have found that younger women are more likely to receive a poor prognosis after being diagnosed with breast cancer following mammogram screening.

Younger women more at risk for poor prognosis of screening mammograms

Researchers have found that younger women are more likely to receive a poor prognosis after being diagnosed with breast cancer following mammogram screening.

Imaging helps ID brain areas affected by Fragile X syndrome, aids early intervention

A team of U.S. researchers utilized brain imaging to find problems in white matter connectivity in infants with the genetic neurodevelopment disorder Fragile X syndrome (FXS), pointing to the areas as possible targets for intervention.

Imaging helps ID brain areas affected by Fragile X syndrome, aids early intervention

Radiologists can play a crucial role in fighting the opioid epidemic

In a recent interview with the American College of Radiology Bulletin, Efren J. Flores, MD, a radiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, discussed the challenges and opportunities radiologists face when patients with apparent substance use disorders enter the emergency department.

Radiologists can play a crucial role in fighting the opioid epidemic

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