Quantification of sarcopenia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by measuring the cross-sectional area of the thigh muscles with magnetic resonance imaging
ConclusionMRI-CSA-25 can differentiate sarcopenic versus non-sarcopenic RA patients, representing an imaging biomarker of this condition. (Source: La Radiologia Medica)
Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 29, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Diagnostic accuracy of MRI for evaluating myometrial invasion in endometrial cancer: a comparison of MUSE-DWI, rFOV-DWI, and DCE-MRI
ConclusionMUSE-DWI exhibits better image quality than rFOV-DWI. MUSE-DWI and rFOV-DWI shows almost equivalent diagnostic performance compared to DCE-MRI for assessing superficial and deep myometrial invasion in EC although MUSE-DWI may be helpful for some radiologists. (Source: La Radiologia Medica)
Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 29, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Multi-modal analysis for accurate prediction of preoperative stage and indications of optimal treatment in gastric cancer
ConclusionsOur multi-modal (CT/EHRs) artificial intelligence models generated with the NAS approach have high accuracy for tumor stage prediction and optimal treatment regimen and timing, which could facilitate radiologists and gastroenterologists to improve diagnosis and treatment efficiency. (Source: La Radiologia Medica)
Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 28, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Utility of detection of breast calcifications with integrated real-time radiography system (IRRS) during digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)-guided vacuum assisted biopsy (VAB): initial single-center experience
ConclusionAlthough there is a statistical significative difference between calcified and non-calcified samples and the detection of cancer (p < 0.001), our study shows that the sole presence of calcifications in the specimens is not sufficient to determine their adequacy for final diagnosis at pathology because non-calcified samples can be cancerous and vice-versa. Ending biopsies when calcifications are first detected through IRRS could lead to false negative results. (Source: La Radiologia Medica)
Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 28, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Multi-modal analysis for accurate prediction of preoperative stage and indications of optimal treatment in gastric cancer
ConclusionsOur multi-modal (CT/EHRs) artificial intelligence models generated with the NAS approach have high accuracy for tumor stage prediction and optimal treatment regimen and timing, which could facilitate radiologists and gastroenterologists to improve diagnosis and treatment efficiency. (Source: La Radiologia Medica)
Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 28, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Utility of detection of breast calcifications with integrated real-time radiography system (IRRS) during digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)-guided vacuum assisted biopsy (VAB): initial single-center experience
ConclusionAlthough there is a statistical significative difference between calcified and non-calcified samples and the detection of cancer (p < 0.001), our study shows that the sole presence of calcifications in the specimens is not sufficient to determine their adequacy for final diagnosis at pathology because non-calcified samples can be cancerous and vice-versa. Ending biopsies when calcifications are first detected through IRRS could lead to false negative results. (Source: La Radiologia Medica)
Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 28, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Unambiguous radiologic extranodal extension determined by MRI could be a biomarker in predicting metastatic prostate cancer
ConclusionsUnambiguous rENE could be a strong biomarker to predict M1b and M staging in patients with PCa. When rENE came up, patients should perform nuclear medicine immediately, and a systematic treatment should be considered. (Source: La Radiologia Medica)
Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 26, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Impact of DWI and ADC values in Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System (O-RADS) MRI score
ConclusionOur study demonstrates the prognostic potential of DWI and ADC values in the O-RADS MRI classification for better radiological standardisation and characterisation of AMs. (Source: La Radiologia Medica)
Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 25, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Accuracy of automated 3D cephalometric landmarks by deep learning algorithms: systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionDeep learning algorithms showed an excellent accuracy for automated 3D cephalometric landmarking. In the last two years promising algorithms have been developed and improvements in landmarks annotation accuracy have been done. (Source: La Radiologia Medica)
Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 24, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Magnetic resonance-guided stereotactic body radiation therapy (MRgSBRT) for oligometastatic patients: a single-center experience
ConclusionMRgSBRT was well tolerated by patients with reported low toxicity levels and a satisfying CB. (Source: La Radiologia Medica)
Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Linac-based versus MR-guided SBRT for localized prostate cancer: a comparative evaluation of acute tolerability
ConclusionProstate SBRT with 1.5-T MR-linac is feasible and safe. Compared to conventional linac, MRgRT might to potentially reduce the overall G1 acute toxicity at 6 months, and seems to show a trend toward a lower incidence of grade 2 GI toxicity. A longer follow-up is necessary to assess the late efficacy and toxicity. (Source: La Radiologia Medica)
Source: La Radiologia Medica - April 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
