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What is the lowest reasonable dose for CT of the appendix? Can we really go lower than 1 mSv?
In general, a lower dose means a lower image quality. The authors have studied the lowest acceptable dose for a reliable analysis of the appendix, for general radiologists and for dedicated specialists. Is it possible to go under 1 mSv? Read this article to...
Should we perform susceptibility weighted MRI (sMRI) for vertebral fractures?
This study shows that sMRI is a valuable addition to conventional MRI for patients with vertebral fractures. Key points: • sMRI allows a reliable evaluation of vertebral body fractures. • sMRI has higher accuracy than standard-MRI for evaluation of...
Avoiding haemoptysis after transthoracic lung biopsy
Haemoptysis is a common complication of lung biopsy, which can occasionally be very severe. This paper, based on a very large number of patients, evaluates the risk factors, among them the main pulmonary artery diameter (mPAD). Key points: mPAD...
Can we standardise CTA reporting with a CAD?
Coronary artery CT includes measurements as well as some subjective analysis. Using a CAD helps standardise the report and improves communication, as well as making the radiologist’s work easier. Key points: CAD-RADS is a tool for standardising coronary CTA...
Liver fat and fibrosis are biomarkers of cardio-vascular risk in patients with diabetes mellitus
With the increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome, imaging now plays an additional prognostic role, especially in the personalization of cardio-vascular events. This paper prospectively shows the importance of liver disease and its relationship with...
ESGAR European Radiology Gold Award winner
The 29th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) celebrated in Dublin, Ireland, saw the handover of the ESGAR European Radiology Awards. The Gold Award was won by a combined team from Maastricht University Medical...
Impact Factor 2017: 4.027
The ESR is delighted to announce that its flagship journal European Radiology received an Impact Factor (IF) for 2017 of 4.027, which marks the second highest score in the journal’s history.
Reviewer of the Year 2017 Winners
During the Editorial Board meeting at ECR 2018, the outgoing and incoming Editors-in-Chief, Prof. Reiser and Prof. Menu, congratulated the following reviewers on the title European Radiology Reviewer of the Year 2017! These six reviewers have each won a so-called...