Radiology – Abdomen and Pelvis
Single-arm phase 2b study: MRI-guided focused ultrasound focal therapy for patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
20 Jun, 2022 | 00:56h | UTCMRI-guided focused ultrasound focal therapy for patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer: a phase 2b, multicentre study – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
In single-arm phase IIb trial of MRI-guided focused ultrasound therapy in 101 men with primary, group 2‒3 intermediate-risk untreated prostate adenocarcinomas, 88% had no evidence of group ≥2 prostate cancer in the treated area at 2 years: https://t.co/xLpqfFm8Ds #PCSM
— NatureRevClinOncol (@NatRevClinOncol) June 16, 2022
Radiomic assessment of esophageal adenocarcinoma: a critical review of 18F-FDG PET/CT, PET/MRI and CT.
20 Jun, 2022 | 00:53h | UTC
Retrospective Cohort Study | Ovarian cancer detection in average-risk women: classic- versus nonclassic-appearing adnexal lesions.
30 May, 2022 | 10:58h | UTCNews Release: Researchers use ultrasound to predict ovarian cancer – Radiological Society of North America
Commentary: Appearance of Ovarian Lesions on Ultrasound May Predict Malignancy – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Classifying adnexal lesion appearance as classic or nonclassic has high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing malignancy in women at average risk for ovarian cancer. @BaranLab @drantil7 @kpatellippmann @katematuren @ayakamaya @hanna_zrad @LizSadowski https://t.co/6NphOIycMe pic.twitter.com/99DyWIHXwU
— Radiology (@radiology_rsna) March 28, 2022
M-A: Comparison of radiofrequency ablation vs. cryoablation For T1 renal tumors.
18 May, 2022 | 10:25h | UTC
Systematic Review: Magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in adults with chronic liver disease.
10 May, 2022 | 10:46h | UTC
Review | Role of the radiologist in the diagnosis and management of the two forms of hepatic echinococcosis.
14 Apr, 2022 | 07:55h | UTC
Development of a consensus-based definition of Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) in children.
1 Apr, 2022 | 08:35h | UTCCommentaries:
New FAST Definitions May Improve Trauma Assessment of Children – Medscape (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
Qualitative study describes the development of an expert definition for high-quality & accurate pediatric Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST), including recommended views, landmarks & imaging quality. @aaronkornblith @nkpluso @pocusnetwork https://t.co/4CTvGp2Rqs
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) March 18, 2022
Evidence-based guideline recommendations on multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer.
1 Apr, 2022 | 08:30h | UTC
AI estimation of gestational age from blind ultrasound sweeps in low-resource settings.
30 Mar, 2022 | 09:53h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Pregnancies were dated in a low-resource setting using a mobile phone and a low-cost ultrasound probe to acquire sweeps of the gravid abdomen by untrained personnel. An AI program yielded dates that were similar to those obtained in higher resource sites. https://t.co/Cc3NTTDzfg pic.twitter.com/cEug9kMXQF
— NEJM Evidence (@NEJMEvidence) March 28, 2022
Review | Imaging findings of gastrointestinal tract tumors in children and adolescents.
25 Mar, 2022 | 08:38h | UTC
Diagnostic approach to incidentally detected pancreatic cystic lesions.
18 Mar, 2022 | 08:11h | UTCRelated:
Cystic pancreatic lesions: MR imaging findings and management.
Recommendations for the management of incidental pancreatic findings in adults.
Pancreatic cystic neoplasms: a review of current recommendations for surveillance and management
Management of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Consensus Recommendations: Diagnosis and Surveillance of Incidental Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Review: Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Guidelines on pancreatic cystic neoplasms
Summary: German evidence-based guidelines on focal therapy in localized prostate cancer.
17 Mar, 2022 | 08:47h | UTC
Review: Role of imaging in rare COVID-19 vaccine multiorgan complications.
16 Mar, 2022 | 10:00h | UTCRole of imaging in rare COVID-19 vaccine multiorgan complications – Insights into Imaging
Multiparametric ultrasound vs. multiparametric MRI to diagnose prostate cancer (CADMUS): a prospective, multicentre, paired-cohort, confirmatory study.
7 Mar, 2022 | 00:04h | UTCMultiparametric ultrasound versus multiparametric MRI to diagnose prostate cancer (CADMUS): a prospective, multicentre, paired-cohort, confirmatory study – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: Ultrasound scan can diagnose prostate cancer – Imperial College London
Commentary on Twitter
In a prospective confirmatory study comparing multiparametric US vs MRI for prostate cancer detection in 306 men with an abnormal PSA or DRE findings, US detected 4.3% fewer clinically significant cancers despite 11.1% more pts being referred for a biopsy: https://t.co/ZFkiUTFJ5Y
— NatureRevClinOncol (@NatRevClinOncol) March 3, 2022
Current State of Imaging of Pediatric Pancreatitis: AJR Expert Panel Narrative Review.
24 Feb, 2022 | 10:13h | UTC
Comprehensive imaging characterization of colorectal liver metastases.
13 Feb, 2022 | 21:27h | UTCComprehensive Imaging Characterization of Colorectal Liver Metastases – Frontiers in Oncology
Systematic Review: Magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:32h | UTCMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis of acute appendicitis – Cochrane Library
Summary: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis of acute appendicitis – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
#Appendicitis is a common condition that is usually treated w emergency surgery, but can be difficult to diagnose. Can Tools MRI can help diagnose quickly & early? https://t.co/hsolsjB3A8 New systematic review looks at evidence from 58 studies. @mrnigeldsouza
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) December 22, 2021
Guideline: Management and follow-up of gallbladder polyps – “If the patient has no risk factors for malignancy, and a gallbladder polypoid lesion of 5 mm or less, follow-up is not required”.
7 Feb, 2022 | 08:39h | UTC
O-RADS MRI Risk Stratification System: Guide for Assessing Adnexal Lesions from the ACR O-RADS Committee.
20 Jan, 2022 | 08:59h | UTC
Review: Imaging of prostate cancer.
18 Jan, 2022 | 09:20h | UTCImaging of Prostate Cancer – Deutsches Ärzteblatt International
Related:
ASCO Guideline: Optimum Imaging Strategies for Advanced Prostate Cancer
RCT: MRI can cut overdiagnoses in prostate-cancer screening by half.
Study: MRI-Targeted, Systematic, and Combined Biopsy for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Review: The Use of MRI and PET Imaging Studies for Prostate Cancer Management
Cochrane Review: MRI Pathway vs. Systematic Biopsy for Detecting Prostate Cancer
Meta-analysis: Clinical Utility of MRI in the Decision-making Process Before Radical Prostatectomy
Research: MRI-Targeted or Standard Biopsy for Prostate-Cancer Diagnosis
Multiparametric MRI in the Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer
CT imaging of peritoneal carcinomatosis with surgical correlation: a pictorial review.
1 Dec, 2021 | 08:30h | UTC
Cohort study suggests low-dose vs. standard radiation dose CT have similar diagnostic accuracy in suspected acute appendicitis.
14 Nov, 2021 | 19:37h | UTCNews release: Doctors can use CT scans with less radiation to diagnose appendicitis – Oxford University
Original study: Diagnostic accuracy using low-dose versus standard radiation dose CT in suspected acute appendicitis: prospective cohort study – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Review: Clinical management of pancreatic premalignant lesions.
31 Oct, 2021 | 19:56h | UTCClinical Management of Pancreatic Premalignant Lesions – Gastroenterology
RCT: Neurolytic splanchnic nerve block and pain relief, survival, and quality of life in unresectable pancreatic cancer.
30 Sep, 2021 | 10:16h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Neurolytic Splanchnic Nerve Block and Pain Relief, Survival, and Quality of Life in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/xa9sPAdQu1 pic.twitter.com/gi74fdDSfl
— Anesthesiology journal (@_Anesthesiology) August 30, 2021
RCT: Catheter-based adrenal ablation remits primary aldosteronism.
25 Aug, 2021 | 08:52h | UTCCatheter-Based Adrenal Ablation Remits Primary Aldosteronism: A Randomized Medication-Controlled Trial – Circulation (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
#ResearchLetter: RCT data show catheter-based adrenal ablation effectively ⬇️ BP in primary aldosteronism comparable to spironolactone – A potential therapy for patients unable to tolerate medications? https://t.co/ImSAdnVtxE #AHAJournals pic.twitter.com/WSJjFpzKPo
— Circulation (@CircAHA) August 21, 2021