Even after several injections of a macrocyclic Gadolinium-based agent, no T1 hyperintensity was seen in the cerebellar dentate nucleus in children. Article: Gadolinium deposition within the paediatric brain: no increased intrinsic T1-weighted signal intensity within...
This paper confirms that women with such contraceptives can safely enter MR, and that the image quality is not altered. With CT, some artefacts may appear. Article: Risk assessment of copper-containing contraceptives: the impact for women with implanted intrauterine...
The development of simulators is a real benefit for those who want to train for intervention, without any risk for the patients. In this article, the authors show how a 3D phantom can be constructed. Compare the patient and the phantom, and appreciate how realistic it...
This meta-analysis shows how dual energy can detect bone marrow edema with excellent sensitivity and specificity. Article: Diagnostic performance of dual-energy CT for the detection of bone marrow oedema: a systematic review and meta-analysis Authors: Chong Hyun Suh,...
In patients with pulmonary aspergillosis, there is a high risk of haemorrhage. When this happens in the cavitary lesion, its wall shows lobulated thickening corresponding to fibrino-purulent material or to blood crust, therefore indicating a higher risk for...
PET-MRI is growing and associates two modalities with a strong input for cardiac imaging. Still, these machines are not available everywhere; however it is important to understand the rationale for its dissemination. Article: Hybrid cardiac imaging using...
