Radiology (all articles)
[Abstract Only] Study: MRI-Targeted, Systematic, and Combined Biopsy for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
5 Mar, 2020 | 10:27h | UTCMRI-Targeted, Systematic, and Combined Biopsy for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Adding MRI-targeted biopsy leads to more reliable diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer – University of Maryland Medical Center (free) AND MRI-Targeted and Systematic Biopsy for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis – NEJM Journal Watch (free) AND Testing with combined biopsy method improves prostate cancer diagnosis in NIH study – NIH News Release (free)
Study: Abbreviated Breast MRI Seems Promising for Breast Cancer Detection Among Women with Dense Breasts Undergoing Screening
4 Mar, 2020 | 08:16h | UTCComparison of Abbreviated Breast MRI vs Digital Breast Tomosynthesis for Breast Cancer Detection Among Women With Dense Breasts Undergoing Screening – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorials: An Abbreviated MRI Protocol for Breast Cancer Screening in Women With Dense Breasts: Promising Results, but Further Evaluation Required Prior to Widespread Implementation – JAMA (free for a limited period) AND Options for Addressing the Dilemma of Managing Dense Breasts – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Abbreviated Breast MRI vs Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Screening in Women With Dense Breasts – The ASCO Post (free)
Podcast: Pulmonary Nodules and Lung Cancer Screening
3 Mar, 2020 | 07:34h | UTC
COVID-19: Chest CT May be the Best Screening Tool for Diagnosis in Epidemic Areas
27 Feb, 2020 | 08:38h | UTCCommentary: CT provides best diagnosis for COVID-19 – Radiological Society of North America (free)
Related Articles: Sensitivity of Chest CT for COVID-19: Comparison to RT-PCR – Radiology (free) AND Coronavirus Outbreak: What the Department of Radiology Should Know – Journal of the American College of Radiology (free) AND Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Perspective from China – Radiology (free) AND Chest CT Findings in Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19): Relationship to Duration of Infection – Radiology (free) AND Outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19): What is the role of radiologists? – European Radiology (free) AND Chest CT for Typical 2019-nCoV Pneumonia: Relationship to Negative RT-PCR Testing – Radiology (free) AND Pre- and Posttreatment Chest CT Findings: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Pneumonia – Radiology (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Diagnostic Capability of Contrast-enhanced Pelvic Girdle Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
25 Feb, 2020 | 05:54h | UTCDiagnostic capability of contrast-enhanced pelvic girdle magnetic resonance imaging in polymyalgia rheumatica – Rheumatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Systematic Review: Transarterial Strategies for the Treatment of Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
21 Feb, 2020 | 10:32h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Sodium Bicarbonate Prehydration Prior to Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography Does Not Prevent Postcontrast Acute Kidney Injury in Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease
18 Feb, 2020 | 08:18h | UTCRelated: ACR/NKF Consensus Statement: “The Risk of Acute Kidney Injury Developing in Patients with Reduced Kidney Function Following Exposure to Intravenous Iodinated Contrast Media has Been Overstated” (free statement and commentary) AND Another Study Questions the Association of Contrast Use and Acute Kidney Injury (studies on the subject)
Meta-Analysis: Incidental Brain MRI Findings in Children
18 Feb, 2020 | 08:04h | UTCIncidental Brain MRI Findings in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – American Journal of Neuroradiology (free)
Deep Learning Workflow in Radiology: A Primer
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:49h | UTCDeep learning workflow in radiology: a primer – Insights into Imaging (free)
Non-neoplastic Hepatopancreatobiliary Lesions Simulating Malignancy: Can we Differentiate?
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:50h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Study: Accuracy of Coronary CT Angiography to Exclude Significant CAD in Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
4 Feb, 2020 | 08:49h | UTCCommentaries: Coronary CT Angiography in NSTEACS Patients – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (free) AND CCTA to Avoid Invasive Cath in NSTE ACS? Clues From VERDICT – TCTMD (free)
[Abstract Only] Reduced Lung-Cancer Mortality with Volume CT Screening in a Randomized Trial
30 Jan, 2020 | 07:47h | UTCReduced Lung-Cancer Mortality with Volume CT Screening in a Randomized Trial – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Findings from NELSON trial affirm benefits of CT lung screening – AuntMinnie.com (free)
Studies: Whole-body MRI Compared with Standard Pathways for Staging Metastatic Disease in Lung and Colorectal Cancer
26 Jan, 2020 | 22:44h | UTCOriginal Studies: Whole body MRI for Colorectal and Lung Cancer Staging (free studies and commentaries)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
“In colorectal and non-small-cell lung cancer, the whole-body magnetic resonance imaging staging pathway has similar accuracy to standard staging pathways, is generally preferred by patients, improves staging efficiency and has lower staging costs.”
Cost-effectiveness of Imaging Protocols for Suspected Appendicitis
24 Jan, 2020 | 08:03h | UTCCost-effectiveness of Imaging Protocols for Suspected Appendicitis – Pediatrics (free)
Position Statement on Endovascular Intervention for Trauma
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:57h | UTC
Chest Radiography in Adult Critical Care Unit: A Pictorial Review
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:47h | UTC
ASCO Guideline: Optimum Imaging Strategies for Advanced Prostate Cancer
17 Jan, 2020 | 02:54h | UTC
Review: CT and MR Imaging of Cystic Renal Lesions
17 Jan, 2020 | 01:53h | UTCCT and MR imaging of cystic renal lesions – Insights into Imaging (free)
Cross-sectional Imaging of Acute Gynecologic Disorders: CT and MRI Findings with Differential Diagnosis
17 Jan, 2020 | 01:51h | UTCCross-sectional imaging of acute gynaecologic disorders: CT and MRI findings with differential diagnosis – Insights into Imaging (free articles)
Part I: corpus luteum and haemorrhagic ovarian cysts, genital causes of haemoperitoneum and adnexal torsion
Part II: uterine emergencies and pelvic inflammatory disease
Position Statement on the Role of Percutaneous Ablation in Renal Cell Carcinoma
16 Jan, 2020 | 02:36h | UTC
American College of Radiology Releases New and Updated ACR Appropriateness Criteria
15 Jan, 2020 | 08:12h | UTCNews Release: American College of Radiology Releases New and Updated ACR Appropriateness Criteria (free)
See the complete list of ACR Appropriateness Criteria topics and ratings tables (free)
ACC/AHA Appropriate Use Criteria for Multimodality Imaging During the Follow-Up Care of Patients With Congenital Heart Disease
12 Jan, 2020 | 21:29h | UTCCommentaries: Appropriate Use Criteria for Imaging of Congenital Heart Disease Patients: Key Points – American College of Cardiology (free) AND New AUC for Cardiac Imaging Follow-up in Congenital Heart Disease – TCTMD (free)
Thyroid Nodules: Diagnostic Evaluation Based on Thyroid Cancer Risk Assessment
8 Jan, 2020 | 08:39h | UTCThyroid nodules: diagnostic evaluation based on thyroid cancer risk assessment – The BMJ (free for a limited period)
Study: Google Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Improves Accuracy of Breast Cancer Detection in Mammography
5 Jan, 2020 | 14:14h | UTCInternational evaluation of an AI system for breast cancer screening – Nature (free link via STAT)
Commentaries: AI shows promise for breast cancer screening – Nature (free) AND Google AI tool can pinpoint breast cancer better than clinicians, new study suggests – STAT (free) AND Artificial intelligence could help to spot breast cancer – Imperial College London (free) AND AI can now outperform doctors at detecting breast cancer. Here’s why it won’t replace them – Vox (free) AND A.I. Is Learning to Read Mammograms – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free) AND Study finds Google system could improve breast cancer detection – Reuters (free)
Meta-Analysis Suggests Low Risk of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Receiving a Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent
11 Dec, 2019 | 08:23h | UTCRisk of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in Patients With Stage 4 or 5 Chronic Kidney Disease Receiving a Group II Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Risk of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents in Chronic Kidney Disease—Is Zero Good Enough? – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)