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Patterns of practice regarding use of radiation therapy following radical prostatectomy: A survey of Radiation Oncologists and Urologists in Australia and New Zealand
ConclusionThis survey highlights the marked discordance in practice for the management of prostate cancer relapse post-prostatectomy. This is seen not only between specialties but also within the radiation oncology community. This emphasises the need for an updated evidence-based guideline to be produced. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - June 22, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Anna Lawless, Andrew Kneebone, Shreya Armstrong, Sarat Chander, David Christie, Renee Finnigan, Amy Hayden, Braden Higgs, Matthew Knox, Giuseppe Sasso, Mark Sidhom, Thomas P Shakespeare, Tanya Holt Tags: Radiation Oncology —Original Article Source Type: research

Gender ‐inclusive practice in pregnancy determination for transgender, gender diverse and non‐binary patients in medical imaging
SummaryIn recent years, there has been an increased awareness and understanding of the varying gender identities within our society. Consequently, there has also been a need for healthcare providers to be cognizant of the unique needs of a gender-diverse population. Determining the pregnancy status of transgender, gender-diverse and non-binary patients in medical imaging settings has been poorly handled, and there is a lack of standardisation in the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand setting. The potential risk of exposing a gender-diverse pregnant patient to ionising radiation increases the need for guidance to ensure po...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - June 21, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Mohamed K Badawy, Prisha Dadoo, Kristy Grossmann, Riki Lane, David Colon ‐Cabrera Tags: Medical Imaging —Review Article Source Type: research

Radioembolisation of liver metastases
SummaryThis review aims to present contemporary data for SIRT in the treatment of secondary hepatic malignancies including colorectal, neuroendocrine, breast and uveal melanoma. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - June 21, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: David Boshell, Lourens Bester Tags: Medical Imaging —Review Article Source Type: research

Assessment of lung doses in patients undergoing total body irradiation for haematological malignancies with and without lung shielding
ConclusionLung doses have been reported for 142 TBI patients using the lying and standing techniques described herein. Lung shielding blocks significantly reduced mean lung doses despite the addition of electron boost fields to the chest wall. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - June 21, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Peta Lonski, Michael MacManus, Belinda A Campbell, Greg Wheeler, Elena Ungureanu, Tomas Kron Tags: Medical Imaging —Radiation Oncology—Original Article Source Type: research

Delta ‐radiomics‐based models for toxicity prediction in radiotherapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
ConclusionDelta-radiomics-based models were found to be promising predictors of predefined end points. Future studies should consider using standardized methods and radiomics features and external validation to the reviewed delta-radiomics model. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - June 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Daryl Tan, Siti Athiyah Mohamad Salleh, Hanani Abdul Manan, Noorazrul Yahya Tags: Medical Imaging —Radiation Oncology—Original Article Source Type: research

Research output of radiologists in Australia and New Zealand: Strengths, weaknesses and future directions
ConclusionRadiologists in ANZ are academically active; however, interventions aimed at increasing output could be targeted at certain locations and/or areas within a busy private sector. Time, culture, infrastructure and research support are vital, but personal motivation is also extremely important. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - June 12, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Warren Clements, Joanne So, Jim Koukounaras, Gabes Lau, Matthew W Lukies Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research

Persistent median artery on computed tomographic arteriovenous fistulograms in patients on haemodialysis
ConclusionThe PMA prevalence appears to increase with decreasing age and is a frequently encountered anatomical variant. Radiologists assessing forearm vasculature need to be aware of this anatomical variant and potentially include it in their future reports. Further research into the PMA may make its potential use as arterial conduits for AVF, potential donor grafts for coronary artery bypass surgery or additional vascular access options possible. Whether the reducing prevalence with age reflects an overall increasing prevalence is yet to be determined. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - June 6, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Qiao Xin Tee, Stephen Stuckey, Kenneth K Lau Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research

Real ‐world data on patterns and outcomes of radiation therapy for brain metastases in a population‐based cohort of lung cancer patients in Victoria
ConclusionOne-in-five LC patients who received RT for BM had SRS. The improved OS with SRS is likely confounded by patient selection. It is important to reduce 30M by better selecting patients who may not benefit from RT for BM. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - June 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Therese Min Jung Kang, Gishan Ratnayake, Morikatsu Wada, Claire Phillips, Jeremy Ruben, Sashendra Senthi, Farshad Foroudi, Jeremy Millar, Wee Loon Ong Tags: Radiation Oncology —Original Article Source Type: research

Australian and New Zealand Society of Neuroradiology Annual Scientific Meeting 30 March –2 April 2023, Cape Schanck, Melbourne, Australia
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Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - June 1, 2023 Category: Radiology Tags: Abstract Source Type: research

Outcomes IMRT and ADT in octogenarians with prostate cancer
ConclusionSelected octogenarian patients with localised prostate cancer appear to benefit from radiation therapy and ADT. Despite excellent long-term PCaSS, 26.7% of patients died of prostate cancer. Rates of GI and GU toxicity were acceptable, and deterioration of urinary and bowel function compared to baseline was just as common as improvement in function from baseline. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - May 28, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Tue Le, Shreya Armstrong, Thomas P Shakespeare Tags: Radiation Oncology —Original Article Source Type: research

Outcomes of dose ‐escalated IMRT and ADT in Octogenarians with prostate cancer
ConclusionSelected octogenarian patients with localised prostate cancer appear to benefit from radiation therapy and ADT. Despite excellent long-term PCaSS, 26.7% of patients died of prostate cancer. Rates of GI and GU toxicity were acceptable, and deterioration of urinary and bowel function compared to baseline was just as common as improvement in function from baseline. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - May 27, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Tue Le, Shreya Armstrong, Thomas P Shakespeare Tags: Radiation Oncology —Original Article Source Type: research

RANZCR training programme results in the right skills
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Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - May 25, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Nicholas Stephenson Tags: Medical Imaging —Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Air trapping in small airway diseases: A review of imaging technique and findings with an overview of small airway diseases
SummaryAir trapping is a common finding radiologists encounter on CT imaging of the thorax. This term is used when there are geographic areas of differing attenuation within the lung parenchyma. Most commonly, this is the result of abnormal retention of air due to complete or partial airway obstruction from small airway pathologies. Perfusional differences due to underlying vascular diseases could also result in these appearances, and hence, inspiratory and full expiratory phase CT studies are required to accurately diagnose air trapping. It is important to note that this can occasionally be present in healthy patients. Mu...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - May 24, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Samantha Tan, Bann Saffar, Jeremy Wrobel, Andrew Laycock, Stephen Melsom Tags: Medical Imaging —Review Article Source Type: research

Preauricular sulcus: Radiological incidence in the female gender in a multicultural population
ConclusionThis study supports the previous notion that the presence of preauricular sulcus in a pelvic specimen would indicate the female gender. The absence of the sulcus does not necessarily confer the male gender. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - May 18, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Lincoln J Lim, Roland Shannon, Sonya Kyi, Heath Tomlinson Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research

The Great Contrast Shortage of 2022 —Lessons learnt in Australia
ConclusionOur findings demonstrate that the IBCM shortage crisis had a very significant impact on the delivery of healthcare. While V/Q scans could (partially) substitute for CTPA studies in suspected pulmonary emboli, there appeared to be no valid alternative for CTNA studies in stroke calls. The unexpected and critical shortage of IBCM forced healthcare professionals to conserve resources, prioritise indications, triage patients based on risk, explore alternate imaging strategies and prepare for similar events recurring in the future. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - May 18, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Giles Kisby, James H Seow, Greg Schie, Constantine C Phatouros, Kay ‐Vin Lam, Tracey Muir, Sally Burrows, Paul M Parizel Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research