Imaging in acute ischemic stroke: Assessing findings in light of evolving therapies
Br J Radiol. 2024 Mar 15:tqae050. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqae050. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAcute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a debilitating disease for which effective therapies are now available. Effective identification of candidates for therapy relies heavily on noninvasive imaging that must be interpreted accurately in a short timeframe. This review summarizes the evolution of AIS therapies and the implications for noninvasive imaging. The review concludes with consideration of longstanding assumptions about imaging of ischemic stroke and potential paradigm shifts on the horizon.PMID:38490240 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae050 (Sou...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 15, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Patrick Frias Rajkamal S Khangura Bahram Varjavand Matthew D Alexander Source Type: research

Imaging in acute ischemic stroke: Assessing findings in light of evolving therapies
Br J Radiol. 2024 Mar 15:tqae050. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqae050. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAcute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a debilitating disease for which effective therapies are now available. Effective identification of candidates for therapy relies heavily on noninvasive imaging that must be interpreted accurately in a short timeframe. This review summarizes the evolution of AIS therapies and the implications for noninvasive imaging. The review concludes with consideration of longstanding assumptions about imaging of ischemic stroke and potential paradigm shifts on the horizon.PMID:38490240 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae050 (Sou...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 15, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Patrick Frias Rajkamal S Khangura Bahram Varjavand Matthew D Alexander Source Type: research

Imaging of congenital anomalies and defects of the skull base and calvarium
Br J Radiol. 2024 Mar 13:tqae042. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqae042. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCongenital anomalies and defects of the skull base and calvarium encompass a broad and complex spectrum of pathologies. The clinical presentation is highly variable, and these anomalies may be discovered incidentally in asymptomatic individuals. Radiological assessment plays a pivotal role in precisely characterizing these abnormalities, facilitating the diagnostic process, and assisting in any preoperative preparation.PMID:38478401 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae042 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Wen Wang Jeet Patel Source Type: research

Imaging of congenital anomalies and defects of the skull base and calvarium
Br J Radiol. 2024 Mar 13:tqae042. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqae042. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCongenital anomalies and defects of the skull base and calvarium encompass a broad and complex spectrum of pathologies. The clinical presentation is highly variable, and these anomalies may be discovered incidentally in asymptomatic individuals. Radiological assessment plays a pivotal role in precisely characterizing these abnormalities, facilitating the diagnostic process, and assisting in any preoperative preparation.PMID:38478401 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae042 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Wen Wang Jeet Patel Source Type: research

Imaging of congenital anomalies and defects of the skull base and calvarium
Br J Radiol. 2024 Mar 13:tqae042. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqae042. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCongenital anomalies and defects of the skull base and calvarium encompass a broad and complex spectrum of pathologies. The clinical presentation is highly variable, and these anomalies may be discovered incidentally in asymptomatic individuals. Radiological assessment plays a pivotal role in precisely characterizing these abnormalities, facilitating the diagnostic process, and assisting in any preoperative preparation.PMID:38478401 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae042 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Wen Wang Jeet Patel Source Type: research

Late genitourinary toxicity in salvage radiotherapy for prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy: impact of daily fraction doses
CONCLUSION: The present results showed that ≥2.1 Gy/fraction resulted in a higher incidence of late grade ≥2 GU toxicity in SRT.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: The impact of fraction doses on late GU toxicity after SRT remains unknown. The results suggest that higher fraction doses may increase the risk of late GU toxicity in SRT.PMID:38466928 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae055 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 11, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Seiya Takano Natsuo Tomita Taiki Takaoka Masanari Niwa Akira Torii Nozomi Kita Dai Okazaki Kaoru Uchiyama Mikiko Nakanishi-Imai Shiho Ayakawa Masato Iida Yusuke Tsuzuki Shinya Otsuka Yoshihiko Manabe Kento Nomura Yasutaka Ogawa Akifumi Miyakawa Akihiko Mi Source Type: research

Exploring the efficacy and safety of Drug-Eluting beads transarterial chemoembolization in pancreatic cancer liver metastasis
CONCLUSION: DEB-TACE demonstrates a promising treatment response, favorable survival profile, and satisfactory safety in PCLM patients.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: This study adds to the current research by providing novel evidence on the efficacy, safety, and favorable survival outcomes of DEB-TACE in treating PCLM, highlighting its potential as an effective therapeutic option in this specific population.PMID:38467136 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae059 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 11, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Zhouyu Ning Ying Zhu Lin Xie Xia Yan Yongqiang Hua Zhiqiang Meng Source Type: research

Late genitourinary toxicity in salvage radiotherapy for prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy: impact of daily fraction doses
CONCLUSION: The present results showed that ≥2.1 Gy/fraction resulted in a higher incidence of late grade ≥2 GU toxicity in SRT.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: The impact of fraction doses on late GU toxicity after SRT remains unknown. The results suggest that higher fraction doses may increase the risk of late GU toxicity in SRT.PMID:38466928 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae055 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 11, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Seiya Takano Natsuo Tomita Taiki Takaoka Masanari Niwa Akira Torii Nozomi Kita Dai Okazaki Kaoru Uchiyama Mikiko Nakanishi-Imai Shiho Ayakawa Masato Iida Yusuke Tsuzuki Shinya Otsuka Yoshihiko Manabe Kento Nomura Yasutaka Ogawa Akifumi Miyakawa Akihiko Mi Source Type: research

Exploring the efficacy and safety of Drug-Eluting beads transarterial chemoembolization in pancreatic cancer liver metastasis
CONCLUSION: DEB-TACE demonstrates a promising treatment response, favorable survival profile, and satisfactory safety in PCLM patients.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: This study adds to the current research by providing novel evidence on the efficacy, safety, and favorable survival outcomes of DEB-TACE in treating PCLM, highlighting its potential as an effective therapeutic option in this specific population.PMID:38467136 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae059 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 11, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Zhouyu Ning Ying Zhu Lin Xie Xia Yan Yongqiang Hua Zhiqiang Meng Source Type: research

Development of a CT-Based radiomics-clinical model to diagnose acute pancreatitis on nonobvious findings on CT in children with pancreaticobiliary maljunction
CONCLUSIONS: Our radiomics-based nomogram is an accurate, noninvasive diagnostic technique that can identify AP in children with PBM even when CT presentation is not obvious.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: This study extracted imaging features of non-obvious pancreatitis. Then it developed and evaluated a combined model with these features.PMID:38460184 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae054 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 9, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Tian-Na Cai Lian Zhao Yang Yang Hui-Min Mao Shun-Gen Huang Wan-Liang Guo Source Type: research

High yield clinical applications for photon counting CT in neurovascular imaging
Br J Radiol. 2024 Mar 9:tqae058. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqae058. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPhoton-counting CT uses a novel x-ray detection mechanism that confers many advantages over that used in traditional energy integrating CT. As photon-counting CT becomes more available, it is important to thoroughly understand its benefits and highest yield areas for improvements in diagnosis of various diseases. Based on our early experience, we have identified several areas of neurovascular imaging in which photon-counting CT shows promise. Here, we describe the benefits in diagnosing arterial and venous diseases in the head, neck, a...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 9, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Ajay A Madhavan Girish Bathla John C Benson Felix E Diehn Alex A Nagelschneider Vance T Lehman Source Type: research

Development of a CT-Based radiomics-clinical model to diagnose acute pancreatitis on nonobvious findings on CT in children with pancreaticobiliary maljunction
CONCLUSIONS: Our radiomics-based nomogram is an accurate, noninvasive diagnostic technique that can identify AP in children with PBM even when CT presentation is not obvious.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: This study extracted imaging features of non-obvious pancreatitis. Then it developed and evaluated a combined model with these features.PMID:38460184 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae054 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 9, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Tian-Na Cai Lian Zhao Yang Yang Hui-Min Mao Shun-Gen Huang Wan-Liang Guo Source Type: research

High yield clinical applications for photon counting CT in neurovascular imaging
Br J Radiol. 2024 Mar 9:tqae058. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqae058. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPhoton-counting CT uses a novel x-ray detection mechanism that confers many advantages over that used in traditional energy integrating CT. As photon-counting CT becomes more available, it is important to thoroughly understand its benefits and highest yield areas for improvements in diagnosis of various diseases. Based on our early experience, we have identified several areas of neurovascular imaging in which photon-counting CT shows promise. Here, we describe the benefits in diagnosing arterial and venous diseases in the head, neck, a...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 9, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Ajay A Madhavan Girish Bathla John C Benson Felix E Diehn Alex A Nagelschneider Vance T Lehman Source Type: research

Comparisons of hounsfield units and volumetric bone density in discriminating vertebral fractures on lumber CT scans
CONCLUSIONS: The QCT-measured volumetric bone mineral density is more associated with acute VFs than vHU and aHU values of the lumber spine. Although the use of vHU and aHU values for the diagnosis of osteoporosis and discriminating fracture risk is limited to scanner- and imaging protocol-specific, they have great potential for opportunistic osteoporosis screening, particularly vHU.PMID:38457607 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae053 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Fengyun Zhou Wenshuang Zhang Jian Geng Yandong Liu Yi Yuan Kangkang Ma Zitong Cheng Pengju Huang Xiaoguang Cheng Ling Wang Yajun Liu Source Type: research

Comparisons of hounsfield units and volumetric bone density in discriminating vertebral fractures on lumber CT scans
CONCLUSIONS: The QCT-measured volumetric bone mineral density is more associated with acute VFs than vHU and aHU values of the lumber spine. Although the use of vHU and aHU values for the diagnosis of osteoporosis and discriminating fracture risk is limited to scanner- and imaging protocol-specific, they have great potential for opportunistic osteoporosis screening, particularly vHU.PMID:38457607 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae053 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - March 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Fengyun Zhou Wenshuang Zhang Jian Geng Yandong Liu Yi Yuan Kangkang Ma Zitong Cheng Pengju Huang Xiaoguang Cheng Ling Wang Yajun Liu Source Type: research