European journal of radiology
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Systematic program evaluation of the Queen's University diagnostic radiology residency program following transition to a competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum. ⋯ Rapid Evaluation is an effective method for program assessment following curricular change in diagnostic radiology. A departmental champion driving enthusiasm for change from within may be valuable. Adequate resident and faculty education is key to maximize change and smooth the transition. Advances in knowledge: This study provides insights for other radiology training programs transitioning to a CBME framework and provides a structure for programmatic assessment.
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The study aimed to analyze the feasibility of a radial turbo-spin-echo (TSE) T2 mapping to differentiate the histological grades and lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) of cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) in comparison with diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). ⋯ Radial TSE T2 mapping is feasible for CSCC. Similar to ADC values, quantitative T2 values could serve as a noninvasive biomarker to predict histological grades preoperatively. Moreover, T2 values could determine the presence of LVSI better than ADC values.
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To investigate whether an isotropic T1-weighted gradient echo (T1-GRE) sequence using a compressed sensing (CS) technique during liver magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can improve the image quality compared to that using a standard parallel imaging (PI) technique in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ Compared to the standard PI sequence, the CS technique can provide greater contrast in displaying HCCs and hepatic vessels in MRI without compromise of overall image quality.
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We aimed to systematically analyse how the radiology community discusses the concept of artificial intelligence (AI), perceives its benefits, and reflects on its limitations. ⋯ Further precision in the discourse could lead to more constructive conversations around AI. The split between optimism and pessimism calls for a constant exchange and synthesis between the two perspectives. Practical conversations (e.g. business models) remain rare, but may be crucial for an effective implementation of AI in clinical practice.
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To compare prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) and computed tomography (CT) alone for the detection of biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer (PCa) and effect on treatment. ⋯ PSMA PET/CT is superior to CT alone in detecting biochemical recurrence in PCa patients after radical prostatectomy and offered additional therapeutic options in a substantial number of patients.