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Enhancing liver diffusion-weighted imaging quality with correlation-weighted averaging: notable benefits in the left hepatic lobe
Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is an essential sequence in liver MRI for detecting abdominal lesions and differentiating benign from malignant ones using apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values [1–4]. Echo-planar imaging (EPI) is the most commonly used sequence for DWI because its rapid readout makes it relatively robust against motion. However, it has inherent limitations, including a low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and susceptibility to signal loss caused by phase dispersion [5].
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The impact of heart rate on motion-related artefacts and diagnostic image quality in coronary CT angiography
Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) has benefited from major technological advancements over the past two decades, resulting in improved image acquisition and reconstruction techniques with better spatial and temporal resolution. However, image quality remains susceptible to motion-related artefacts when coronary artery movement exceeds the scanner’s temporal resolution. Imaging during mid-diastole at heart rates (HRs) <60 beats per minute (bpm) generally provides the most stable, motion-free pha…
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Enhancement slope of ultrafast dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI: a promising biomarker for assessing Crohn’s disease activity
To investigate the diagnostic value of the enhancement slope in an 18-second ultrafast dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) using differential subsampling with Cartesian ordering (DISCO) in quantifying Crohn’s Disease (CD) activity.
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Inter-rater reliability of a classification systems for distal radius fractures using radiology text and x-rays: what really matters?
Distal radius fractures (DRF) are one of the most common fractures among adults presenting to hospital [1,2] and generally result from a fall on an outstretched hand. [3] The diagnosis of a DRF is made clinically and radiographically with orthogonal radiographs (x-rays) of the wrist. Treatment can be nonoperative or operative depending on fracture stability and fracture displacement as well as patient age and activity demands. The incidence of these types of fractures is high in adolescent males…
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Characterising liver lesions from free-text computer tomography reports – A real-world multicentre analysis
The Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System standardises acquisition, interpretation, reporting, and data collection for imaging examination in patients at risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma. Although many studies have validated its use, showing its excellent diagnostic performance and reliability, its adoption is not universal[1,2]. Many radiologists still prefer free-text reporting and have cited unfamiliarity, lack of routine use by referring clinicians, perceived complexity, and per…