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...
The Editors in Chief of our ESR Journals got together for a very special video shoot last month. Would you like to see more than just this sneak peek and find out what they were up to? Stay tuned for more information to come in the next weeks! Pictured from left to...
When can I go back to doing sports? Whoever it is, an amateur or professional athlete, hamstring injury is a very common situation and the question will be asked. Will you be able to answer it? Article: New MRI muscle classification systems and associations with...
The diagnosis of internal hernias is a nightmare. However, these authors make your task more simple based on ten different signs. You will not miss any in the future! Article: Diagnosing internal herniation after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: usefulness of...
In this meta-analysis, the authors evaluated the incidence of complications within this extremely common procedure. There are complications; however, the rate is very low and we can consider it to be a very safe procedure. Article: Complications following...
