Evaluation of ultra-small iron oxide nanoparticles as T1-weighted MRI contrast in cancerous tissues: a meta-analysis
ConclusionThe iron oxide nanoparticles with sizes below 5 nm can be used as a positive contrast agent in MRI; as shown in studies, it can be more effective than gadolinium-based contrast agents in coronary arteries or the peripheral arteries of the tumor tissue. (Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - April 17, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Should peptide receptors radionuclide therapy (PRRT) be considered as a treatment of choice in functioning metastatic insulinomas? A review of literature and our center experience
ConclusionsIn conclusion, PRRT resulted to be a very promising treatment for inoperable malignant insulinomas, in terms of patients ’ quality of life improvement, clinical symptoms and tumor growth control. Further studies are needed, especially to evaluate its possible application as first-line therapy, in association with conventional therapies, which could lead to even better and longer-lasting results. (Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - March 26, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Epidemiology, risk factors, and prognostic factors of gliomas
ConclusionsGliomas represent rare tumors and can be defined as a heterogenous group of primitive brain tumors. In recent years, new data emerged regarding the etiology of these tumors as well as the knowledge of new prognostic factors. (Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - March 21, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Diagnostic performance of 18F-FDG PET or PET/CT in differential diagnosis of uterine leiomyomas and uterine sarcomas: systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature
ConclusionThis meta-analysis showed that18F-FDG PET/CT is a good imaging modality for differentiating between uterine leiomyomas and uterine sarcomas. (Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - March 17, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in management of adrenocortical carcinoma: a comprehensive review of the literature
Conclusion18F-FDG PET/CT could play an important complementary role to structural imaging in evaluation of ACC tumors. Prospective studies assessing the value of18F-FDG PET/CT are encouraged to definitively assess the incremental benefit of functional imaging compared to structural imaging. (Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - March 9, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
SNMMI procedure standard/EANM practice guideline on pediatric [99mTc]Tc-DMSA renal cortical scintigraphy: an update
AbstractThe Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), founded in 1954, is an international scientific and professional organization with a purpose to promote the science, technology, and practical application of nuclear medicine. The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), founded in 1985, is a nonprofit professional medical association with a purpose to facilitate international communication among individuals in nuclear medicine pursuing clinical and academic excellence. Members of the SNMMI and EANM are physicians, technologists, and scientists who specialize in the research and practice of nucl...
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - March 4, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
State-of-the-art techniques using pre-operative brain MRI scans for survival prediction of glioblastoma multiforme patients and future research directions
ConclusionThe limited accuracies achieved in the literature led us to review the various automated methodologies and evaluation metrics to find out the research gaps and other findings related to the survival prognosis of GBM patients so that these accuracies can be improved in future. Finally, the paper provides the most promising future research directions to improve the performance of automated SP techniques and increase their clinical relevance. (Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - March 3, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Molecular imaging in atherosclerosis
ConclusionMolecular imaging with PET/CT has become a useful tool in the early detection of atherosclerosis.18F-NaF PET/CT shows promise in the early global assessment of atherosclerosis, but further prospective studies are needed to confirm its role in this area. (Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - February 17, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Deep learning-based auto-segmentation of lung tumor PET/CT scans: a systematic review
ConclusionsDeep learning-based auto-segmentation of lung tumors with PET/CT scans can achieve good performance. Future clinical application can be anticipated. (Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - February 11, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor: timing of diuretics in diuresis renography. Comments
(Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - February 10, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Baseline total metabolic tumor volume (TMTV) application in Hodgkin lymphoma: a review article
ConclusionThere is no agreement about which is the best method for TMTV segmentation; however, regardless of the chosen method, it may predict prognosis with comparable precision. Risk stratification using PET/CT quantitative parameters in addition to baseline clinical parameters could be a future direction in PET/CT tailored strategy in cHL. (Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - February 2, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
PSMA PET/CT and radiotherapy in prostate cancer: a winning team
Conclusion[68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT appears to be a useful method for guiding radiation therapy in patients with prostate cancer at all stages of the disease. (Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - January 31, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor: 68Ga-PSMA-11 for renal cortical PET imaging
(Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - January 25, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Imaging of pulmonary infections after lung transplantation: a pictorial essay of early and late computed tomography findings
AbstractPulmonary infections are among the most common complications after lung transplants and a major cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients. Computed tomography is one of the main non-invasive diagnostic tools for detecting lung infections but characterizing the correct etiology may be very challenging. Indeed, although several pathogens show typical patterns at imaging, others, such as bacteria, may demonstrate quite unspecific features. Therefore, additional parameters, like the timing of the infection, should be evaluated to support the radiologists in narrowing the differential diagnoses. In fact, it has...
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - January 24, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Increased vascular inflammation on PET/CT in psoriasis and the effects of biologic treatment: systematic review and meta-analyses
ConclusionOverall, the evidence reviewed indicate that there is an association between psoriasis and aortic vascular inflammation, but there are insufficient evidence for a beneficial effect of biologic treatment. (Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging)
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - January 23, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
