Radiology (all articles)
Study: Short MRI Protocols Have High Diagnostic Performance for Prostate Cancer Detection
23 Jul, 2019 | 01:18h | UTCCommentary: Fast MRI Protocol Accurately Identifies Prostate Cancer at Lower Cost – Medscape/Reuters (free)
Deep Learning to Assess Long-term Mortality from Chest Radiographs
21 Jul, 2019 | 21:49h | UTCDeep Learning to Assess Long-term Mortality from Chest Radiographs – JAMA Network Open (free)
Commentaries: Prediction and Prevention Using Deep Learning – JAMA Network Open (free) AND Chest X-rays contain information that can be harvested with AI – Massachusetts General Hospital (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Artificial Intelligence System Could Guide Pancreatic Cyst Management and Avoid 60% to 74% of Surgeries
18 Jul, 2019 | 09:38h | UTCA multimodality test to guide the management of patients with a pancreatic cyst – Science Translational Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Test shown to improve accuracy in identifying precancerous pancreatic cysts – Johns Hopkins Medicine (free) AND Machine Learning Guides Pancreatic Cyst Management in Patients – American Association for the Advancement of Science (free) AND An experimental AI system can predict when pancreatic cysts will become cancerous – STAT (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Selective Referral Using CCTA First vs. Direct Referral for Individuals with Indication of Invasive Coronary Angiography for Suspected CAD
10 Jul, 2019 | 09:50h | UTCSelective Referral Using CCTA Versus Direct Referral for Individuals Referred to Invasive Coronary Angiography for Suspected CAD: A Randomized, Controlled, Open-Label Trial – JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography for Selective Cardiac Catheterization – CONSERVE – American College of Cardiology (free)
ERS Statement on Chest Imaging in Acute Respiratory Failure
9 Jul, 2019 | 10:26h | UTCERS statement on chest imaging in acute respiratory failure – European Respiratory Journal (free PDF)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: MRI vs. Mammography for Breast Cancer Screening in Women with Familial Risk
5 Jul, 2019 | 02:36h | UTCMRI versus mammography for breast cancer screening in women with familial risk (FaMRIsc): a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: MRI Breast Screening Better for Women With Familial Cancer Risk – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Related Commentary on Twitter
#OncoAlert #bcsm This government-funded Dutch study show that #BreastCancer screening using MRI (vs mammography) identified less later stage cancers potentially impacting treatment morbidity and cancer survival but at the cost of more false positives https://t.co/uZJqST8Vt4
— Philippe Aftimos, MD (@aftimosp) June 18, 2019
Summary of EULAR Recommendations for the use of Imaging in Large Vessel Vasculitis
2 Jul, 2019 | 01:02h | UTCOriginal Guideline: EULAR recommendations for the use of imaging in large vessel vasculitis in clinical practice – Annals of Rheumatic Diseases (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Dual Energy CT for Diagnosing Gout
30 Jun, 2019 | 17:22h | UTCThe diagnostic performance of dual energy CT for diagnosing gout: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis – Rheumatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Clinical Utility of Dual-Energy CT Scans for Diagnosing Gout – Renal & Urology News (free)
Guidelines for the Periprocedural Management of Thrombotic and Bleeding Risk in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Image-Guided Interventions
30 Jun, 2019 | 17:15h | UTCPart II: Recommendations (free)
International Consensus on Lesions of Uncertain Malignant Potential in the Breast (B3 lesions)
27 Jun, 2019 | 09:17h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Natural History of Adrenal Incidentalomas With and Without Mild Autonomous Cortisol Excess
25 Jun, 2019 | 06:33h | UTCNatural History of Adrenal Incidentalomas With and Without Mild Autonomous Cortisol Excess: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Incidentally discovered adrenal tumors rarely grow or affect hormonal function, review finds – ACP Internist (free) AND Healthcare guidelines should be updated for patients with certain adrenal tumors – University of Birmingham (free)
Related Guideline: Management of adrenal incidentalomas: European Society of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline in collaboration with the European Network for the Study of Adrenal Tumors – European Journal of Endocrinology (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: A Magnetic Resonance Perfusion Based Strategy for Stable Angina Resulted in Less Coronary Revascularization Procedures than an FFR Based Strategy with Similar Outcomes
21 Jun, 2019 | 09:05h | UTCMagnetic Resonance Perfusion or Fractional Flow Reserve in Coronary Disease – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Cardiac MRI Safely Reduces Invasive Tx for Stable Angina – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Infectious Pneumonia in Immunocompetent Patients: Updates in Clinical and Imaging Features
9 Jun, 2019 | 13:38h | UTC
Canadian Recommendations for the Management of the Incidental Renal Mass in Adults
24 May, 2019 | 05:07h | UTCRecommendations for the Management of the Incidental Renal Mass in Adults: Endorsement and Adaptation of the 2017 ACR Incidental Findings Committee White Paper by the Canadian Association of Radiologists Incidental Findings Working Group – Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (free)
Review: Neuroimaging in Lewy Body Dementia
21 May, 2019 | 18:34h | UTCNeuroimaging in Lewy body dementia – Journal of Neurology (free)
Google’s AI Improves Accuracy of Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Study Shows
21 May, 2019 | 06:10h | UTCGoogle’s AI improves accuracy of lung cancer diagnosis, study shows – STAT (free)
See also: A.I. Took a Test to Detect Lung Cancer. It Got an A. – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Original Article: End-to-end lung cancer screening with three-dimensional deep learning on low-dose chest computed tomography – Nature Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Studies: Whole body MRI for Colorectal and Lung Cancer Staging
15 May, 2019 | 06:22h | UTCNews Release: Whole body MRI may help to detect spread of cancers more quickly – The Lancet (free)
MRI for Lung Cancer Staging: Diagnostic accuracy of whole-body MRI versus standard imaging pathways for metastatic disease in newly diagnosed non-small-cell lung cancer: the prospective Streamline L trial – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (free) AND Commentary: Whole-body MRI for lung cancer staging: a step in the right direction – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (free)
MRI for Colorectal Cancer Staging: Diagnostic accuracy of whole-body MRI versus standard imaging pathways for metastatic disease in newly diagnosed colorectal cancer: the prospective Streamline C trial – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (free) AND Commentary: Thinking outside the box: a more efficient diagnostic approach in metastatic colorectal cancer – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (free)
Diagnosis of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures in Children
9 May, 2019 | 18:52h | UTCDiagnosis of osteoporotic vertebral fractures in children – Pediatric Radiology (free)
Surgical Management of Patellofemoral Instability. Part I: Imaging Considerations
8 May, 2019 | 01:58h | UTCSurgical management of patellofemoral instability. I. Imaging considerations – Skeletal Radiology (free)
MR and Ultrasound of the Hands and Wrists in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Part II: Added Clinical Value
8 May, 2019 | 01:54h | UTC
Surgical Management of Patellofemoral Instability. Part 2: Post-operative Imaging
8 May, 2019 | 01:57h | UTC
MRI and Ultrasound of the Hands and Wrists in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Part I: Imaging Findings
8 May, 2019 | 01:55h | UTC
Cochrane Review: MRI Pathway vs. Systematic Biopsy for Detecting Prostate Cancer
29 Apr, 2019 | 00:57h | UTCProstate MRI, with or without MRI‐targeted biopsy, and systematic biopsy for detecting prostate cancer – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Is prostate MRI, with or without MRI-targeted biopsy, better than systematic biopsy for detecting prostate cancer in men? – Cochrane Library (free)
Related Randomized Trial: MRI-Targeted or Standard Biopsy for Prostate-Cancer Diagnosis (link to abstract and commentaries)
“The diagnostic workup of prostate cancer may benefit from including prostate MRI prior to biopsy.”
Consensus Recommendations: Diagnosis and Surveillance of Incidental Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
28 Apr, 2019 | 13:17h | UTC
Corrosive Injuries of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract: A Pictorial Review of the Imaging Features
21 Apr, 2019 | 21:11h | UTC