SPOTLIGHT -
Overnight Shifts Negatively Affect Radiologists’ Performance
Radiologists take longer to read images, and provide worse diagnostic performances after working a night shift.
Kurtosis Determined by Pretreatment Breast MRI May Be Promising Biomarker
Pretreatment MRI shows kurtosis may be promising biomarker for identification of triple-negative breast cancer.
Noise from Magnetic Resonance Imaging Can Have Short-Term Impact on Hearing
3-T multisequence MR neuroimaging can impact short-term hearing ability, even when hearing protection is used.
Ultrasound Can Help Track Low-Risk Thyroid Nodules
Ultrasound images can help clinicians track low-suspicion thyroid nodules following fine-needle aspiration biopsies.
Fewer Immediate Allergic Reactions to Nonionic Linear GBCA Gadodiamide
A comparison of gadolinium-based contrast agents shows the nonionic linear GBCA gadodiamide had the lowest allergic reaction rate.
Clinical Parameters Help Detect Prostate Cancer
Detecting clinically significant disease among PI-RADS category 3 lesions may be improved by incorporating clinical parameters into risk stratification algorithms.
Radiologic Features of Small Pulmonary Nodule May Determine Cancer Risk
CT screening of small pulmonary nodules may help determine cancer risk.
Multiparametric MRI May Miss or Underestimate Prostate Cancer Lesions
Multiparametric MRI may not show all prostate cancer lesions or may underestimate their size.
CT Angiography For Cerebral Aneurysms Smaller Than 3 mm
CT angiography can help clinicians detect cerebral aneurysms smaller than 3 mm.
Restricting Screening Mammography Based on Risk May Miss Cancers
Screening mammography based on cancer risk alone may miss many cancers.
Contrast-Enhanced Digital Mammography as Supplemental Exam
Supplemental imaging with CEDM may help detect cancer among women at high risk for cancer.
DTI May Help Predict Brain Metastases Immunotherapy Response
DTI to monitor patients with brain metastases may help physicians determine prognosis and response to immunotherapy.
CT Helps Predict Recurrent Diverticulitis
Computed tomographic imaging of the colon demonstrates findings predictive for recurrent diverticulitis.
DBT Screening and BI-RADS Category 3 Classification
Using DBT as a screening tool does not significantly change BI-RADS category 3 classification.
MRI May Help Identify ADHD
Imaging helps identify ADHD in children and may also distinguish among subtypes of the condition.
CT Plus 3D Printing Creates Custom-Designed Middle Ear Temporal Bones
CT combined with 3D printing accurately reproduced damaged parts of the middle ear.
Internet and Smart Phone Addictions Change Brain Chemistry in Teens
Radiologic imaging shows brain chemistry changes in teens who are addicted to smart phones and the internet.
MRI Shows Brain Changes in Obese Adolescents
Magnetic resonance images show brain changes among adolescents who are obese.
Former NFL Players May Have Enlarged Aortas
CT shows former NFL players may have enlarged aortas compared with controls.
ER Radiologists Can Help Identify, Educate Patients with Opioid Addictions
Radiologists in the emergency department can help advocate for patients with opioid-use disorders.
Hip Injections for Osteoarthritis May Speed Up Osteonecrosis
X-rays show that patients with osteoarthritis who receive a hip steroid/anesthetic injection may develop osteonecrosis of the hip.
Gadolinium Not Associated with Adverse Neurologic Outcomes
Imaging with gadolinium does not put patients at risk for adverse neurologic outcomes later in life.
Pulsed Radiofrequency Relieves Low Back Pain, Sciatica
Patients can obtain relief from low back pain and sciatica with the use of image-guided pulsed radiofrequency treatments.
Exercise, Diet in Knee Cartilage Deterioration
Effect of diet, exercise on people who are overweight or obese who lose weight to help decrease knee cartilage deterioration.
Where, Not How Much Body Fat May Influence Health Risk
Images showing body composition have shown that where body fat is stored is more of a factor in cardiovascular and metabolic risks than the type of fat.
Patients with Migraines Have Higher Sodium Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid
Researchers used MRI to detect higher levels of sodium in the CSF of patients who have migraines.
Radiologists Can Help Spot Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault
Images that show specific types of injuries and old injuries could help radiologists identify victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
Brain Imaging Shows Damage to Youth Football Players
Imaging shows lasting brain damage among children who play high-impact sports like football.
Elite Triathletes May Be at Higher Risk for Cardiac Impairment
MRI shows evidence of higher risk for elite male triathletes.
Brain MRI Shows Patterns in Patients with Depression, Anxiety
MRIs show common structural abnormalities among patients with depression and anxiety.