Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Jennifer Huang, Brian Bingham, Martin Jordanov
Summary: The study introduced a technique called "Look Ahead" to actively engage medical students in real cases, allowing them to interact with imaging systems and experience being a radiologist. The results showed that this technique significantly increased student interest, engagement, educational value, and memorability of the cases.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Michael L. Richardson, Elisabeth R. Garwood, Yueh Lee, Matthew D. Li, Hao S. Lo, Arun Nagaraju, Xuan Nguyen, Linda Probyn, Prabhakar Rajiah, Jessica Sin, Ashish P. Wasnik, Kali Xu
Summary: Artificial intelligence in the field of medical imaging can not only be used for identifying anatomy and detecting pathology, but also for solving various noninterpretive problems between radiologists and their patients.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Anna H. Zhao, Elise E. Zhao, Matthew Hartman, Jeanne G. Hill, Angela Giardino
Summary: This study assessed the value of preparing and submitting a case on medical students' educational experience using AMSER Rad Path Case of the Month. The results showed that the participants found it to be a valuable case-based learning experience that improved their understanding of disease processes and increased their willingness and ability to collaborate.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Elana B. Smith, Alexis Boscak, Eric M. Friedman, Shterna Frand, Lori A. Deitte, Thad Benefield, Sheryl Jordan
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on medical student education, particularly in the field of radiology. Faculty were able to adapt courses to an online environment and utilize interactive lectures, self-directed learning, flipped classroom sessions, and virtual readouts. Hybrid rotations with both on-site and online elements may offer the best options for medical students.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Ali Alamer, Fawaz Alharbi
Summary: The study evaluates the effectiveness of teaching radiology to undergraduate medical students using synchronous distance learning compared to traditional on-campus learning. Results show that most students preferred distance learning over traditional learning, and technical difficulties were limited and did not impact learning. High attendance rates were observed during synchronous sessions.
INSIGHTS INTO IMAGING
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Sarah P. Thomas, Ramie Fathy, Savannah Aepli, Caitlin B. Clancy, Gregg Y. Lipschik, Scott A. Simpson, Sharyn I. Katz, Robert W. Doms, Arun C. Nachiappan
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of the Choose Your Own Adventure (CYOA) presentation format and the linear case format in teaching radiology small group sessions to medical students. The results showed that students in the CYOA format group reported higher engagement, satisfaction, and enhanced clinical decision making skills.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fabian Stoehr, Yang Yang, Lukas Mueller, Phyllis Gerstenmeier, Daniel Pinto dos Santos, Pavel Dietz, Andreas Weimer, Michael Ludwig, Roman Kloeckner, Johannes Matthias Weimer
Summary: This study found that a blended learning approach in thoracic radiology significantly improved students' interest in the course and satisfaction with the teaching content. The majority of participants expressed a desire for more online learning offerings in the future. Additionally, students showed increased knowledge levels in thoracic radiology based on an objective test.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Michael L. Richardson, Scott J. Adams, Atul Agarwal, William F. Auffermann, Anup K. Bhattacharya, Nikita Consul, Joseph S. Fotos, Linda C. Kelahan, Christine Lin, Hao S. Lo, Xuan Nguyen, Lonie R. Salkowski, Jessica M. Sin, Robert C. Thomas, Shafik Wassef, Ichiro Ikuta
Summary: Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly crucial in the field of radiology, necessitating radiologists to grasp the fundamental principles of AI. A task force established by the Radiology Research Alliance aims to compile a list of educational resources available to radiologists.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Lily M. Belfi, Sheryl G. Jordan
Summary: This study describes the experience of radiology faculty and residents in authoring e-learning modules and finds that they have a high satisfaction with this experience, believing it enhances their subject matter knowledge and influences their willingness to teach medical students in the future.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Business
Violeta Milicevic, Nebojsa Denic, Zoran Milicevic, Ljiljana Arsic, Milica Spasic-Stojkovic, Dalibor Petkovic, Jelena Stojanovic, Mirjana Krkic, Natasa Sokolov Milovancevic, Aleksandra Jovanovic
Summary: Distance learning, enabled by modern ICT, allows students to learn anytime, anywhere at their own pace. Despite its global prevalence, only 18 higher education institutions in Serbia have accredited programs for distance learning. This paper focuses on analyzing the current status and potential options for accreditation of e-learning programs at faculties within the University of Pris?tina.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Areen Alnemrat, Hesham Aldamen, Mutasim Al-Deaibes, Rami Alsharefeen
Summary: This study aims to investigate the current level of e-learning and its challenges at a major Jordanian higher education institution from the perspectives of faculty members. The analysis of survey data from 157 faculty members reveals that they have good knowledge and frequently use e-learning. Despite policy and support barriers, faculty members exhibit positive attitudes towards e-learning and are satisfied with the associated development plans and strategies. There are no significant differences between males and females in e-learning knowledge, usage, and barriers.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Maria Camila Velez-Florez, Shauna Dougherty, Abigail Ginader, Tigist Hailu, Nicole Bodo, Laura Poznick, Michele Retrouvey, Janet R. Reid, Ami Gokli
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an abdominal US scanning rotation and digital curriculum on radiology residents' confidence and skills in performing US. The results showed that the residents who participated in the course had significantly improved scanning confidence and skills, while those who did not participate did not show significant improvement. This curriculum contributes to enhancing the proficiency of residents in pediatric US.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Infectious Diseases
A. Arzu Say, Esin Ergonul
Summary: This article highlights the importance and objectives of implementing e-learning in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, aiming to provide more efficient and flexible training methods. By analyzing existing resources and examples, it summarizes the applications of e-learning in the field of medicine, as well as the principles and common methods involved.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Daniel M. DePietro, Sarah E. Santucci, Neil E. Harrison, Ryan M. Kiefer, Scott O. Trerotola, Deepak Sudheendra, Susan Shamimi-Noori
Summary: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, academic institutions are utilizing a virtual format to continue medical student education, with a successful experience implementing a virtual elective in interventional radiology (IR). The course framework, student feedback, and potential improvements were described in this study.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Laura Segger, Adrian A. Marth, Vitus Gosch, Jonas Oppenheimer, Sophia Lueken, Annika Bierbrauer, Martine S. Nilssen, Mona Jahn, Bernd Hamm, Markus Lerchbaumer, Timo A. Auer
Summary: The Hands-on Radiology summer school aimed to improve radiology knowledge and interest among undergraduate medical students. A questionnaire survey was conducted to analyze the effectiveness of a radiological hands-on course in reaching and motivating students. The results showed that the overall rating was 9.47 on a 10-point scale, knowledge level increased, and the majority of students expressed increased interest in radiology specialization, preferring onsite teaching and residents as teachers.
INSIGHTS INTO IMAGING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Antonio Cascio, Claudia Colomba, Paola Di Carlo, Nicola Serra, Giuseppe Lo Re, Angelo Gambino, Antonio Lo Casto, Giuseppe Guglielmi, Nicola Veronese, Roberto Lagalla, Consolato Sergi
Article
Medicine, Legal
Stefania Zerbo, Clio Bilotta, Giulio Perrone, Ginevra Malta, Giuseppe Lo Re, Maria Chiara Terranova, Antonina Argo, Sergio Salerno
Summary: This study focuses on a fatal accident during a rally race and found that the incorrect installation of a double shoulder belt system for head and neck support resulted in severe consequences. It highlights the importance of safety systems and confirms the role of PMCT in improving diagnostic performance and increasing forensic medical knowledge.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEGAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Domenico Albano, Giuseppe Micci, Caterina Patti, Federico Midiri, Silvia Albano, Giuseppe Lo Re, Emanuele Grassedonio, Ludovico La Grutta, Roberto Lagalla, Massimo Galia
Summary: Whole-body MRI plays a significant role in the diagnosis of lymphoma, offering advantages in staging, treatment response assessment, and monitoring of different lymphoma subtypes.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Francesco Agnello, Lidia Rabiolo, Federico Midiri, Giuseppe Lo Re, Emanuele Grassedonio, Ludovico La Grutta, Salvatore Buscemi, Antonino Agrusa, Massimo Galia
Summary: The increasing use of CT has led to a higher rate of detecting focal liver lesions, including intrinsically hyperattenuating lesions or pseudolesions. These high-density liver lesions can be non-calcified or calcified, with causes such as hemorrhage, thrombosis, calcifications, and severe liver steatosis. Identifying the etiologies associated with hyperattenuation on unenhanced CT can aid radiologists in characterizing focal liver lesions and pseudolesions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Francesco Armetta, Gabriella Chirco, Fabrizio Lo Celso, Veronica Ciaramitaro, Eugenio Caponetti, Massimo Midiri, Giuseppe Lo Re, Vladimir Gaishun, Dmitry Kovalenko, Alina Semchenko, Dariusz Hreniak, Maria Luisa Saladino
Summary: The study reports an investigation of a Sicilian Icon of Greek-Byzantine origin using various imaging and spectroscopic techniques. The identification of constituent materials contributes to the historical and artistic placement of the Icon, reveals hidden details, and helps define its conservation state, presence of foreign materials, and guides its protection and restoration.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Giulia Zaccaria, Giuseppe Cucinella, Mariano Catello Di Donna, Giuseppe Lo Re, Giuseppe Paci, Antonio Simone Lagana, Vito Chiantera
Summary: This article reports a case of multiple recurrent paraganglioma that was removed using minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic-assisted neuronavigation and robotic surgery techniques were used to perform neurolysis and tumor resection. Follow-up examinations showed no recurrence.
Article
Oncology
Mariano Catello Di Donna, Giuseppe Cucinella, Giulia Zaccaria, Giuseppe Lo Re, Agata Crapanzano, Sergio Salerno, Vincenzo Giallombardo, Giulio Sozzi, Anna Fagotti, Giovanni Scambia, Antonio Simone Lagana, Vito Chiantera
Summary: Complete cytoreductive surgery is crucial for women with advanced ovarian cancer, and laparoscopic score assessment provides high accuracy in predicting optimal cytoreduction. Radiologic and laparotomic scoring assessments showed lower accuracy in predicting complete cytoreduction. Integrating laparoscopic evaluation as part of the treatment decision-making process is necessary for accurately selecting treatment strategies in advanced ovarian cancer patients.
Article
Medicine, Legal
Ilaria Viola, Maria Chiara Terranova, Giuseppe Lo Re, Giovanni De Lisi, Gregorio Serra, Emiliano Maresi, Sergio Salerno
Summary: The case report highlights the utility of post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) in detecting signs of live birth in a deceased baby, comparing the findings with standard autopsies and histological examinations. The report describes a case of a newborn who was thrown out of a fifth-floor window onto a footpath, while the mother hid immediately after giving birth. PMCT revealed aerated lung parenchyma, severe lung distress, air in the airways without any fluid, and air in the upper gastrointestinal tract, indicating no resuscitation measures were performed on the baby at delivery. Multiple skull fractures and degeneration of cerebral parenchyma were also detected. All these findings were confirmed by conventional autopsies, histological, and immunohistochemical examinations, highlighting the usefulness of PMCT in distinguishing live births from stillbirths.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Francesca Giudice, Sergio Salerno, Giuseppe Badalamenti, Gianluca Muto, Antonio Pinto, Massimo Galia, Francesco Prinzi, Salvatore Vitabile, Giuseppe Lo Re
Summary: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are common intestinal tumors that arise from the interstitial cells of Cajal in the gastrointestinal tract. Usually asymptomatic, especially small tumors may be incidentally found on abdominal CT scans. The discovery of receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors has changed the outcome of patients with high-risk GISTs.
SEMINARS IN ULTRASOUND CT AND MRI
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Giuseppe Lo Re, Giuseppe Cucinella, Giulia Zaccaria, Agata Crapanzano, Sergio Salerno, Antonio Pinto, Antonio Lo Casto, Vito Chiantera
Summary: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, divided into squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Disease extent and metastases determine prognosis. Accurate tumor staging is crucial for treatment planning. The FIGO and TNM classifications are commonly used for patient classification and treatment guidance. MRI plays a crucial role in classifying patients and is important for diagnosis and treatment planning.
SEMINARS IN ULTRASOUND CT AND MRI
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Giuseppe Davide Albano, Giovanni Scalzo, Ginevra Malta, Maria Puntarello, Alberto Alongi, Donatella Piscionieri, Giuseppe Francesco Lo Re, Sergio Salerno, Stefania Zerbo, Antonina Argo
Summary: The investigation of bone injuries is crucial in forensic medicine, especially when dealing with charred or dismembered human remains. This study presents the analysis of two cases of different bone injuries and the techniques used to differentiate relevant pathology findings. PMCT was effective in distinguishing thermal bone lesions from traumatic lesions, while the stereomicroscope provided better characterization and evaluation of shear injuries. Rapid techniques such as PMCT and stereomicroscopy are valuable for investigating bone injuries in forensic cases.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Sabrina Maria Milo, Patrizia Toia, Federico Midiri, Luigi D'Alessandro, Giulia Sollami, Aldo Panci, Vincenzo Pernice, Francesco Violante, Khalil Fattouch, Giuseppe Cutaia, Giuseppe Salvaggio, Giuseppe Lo Re, Emanuele Grassedonio, Massimo Galia, Ludovico La Grutta
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of early complications after TAVI and their correlation with the Calcium Score (CS) of the aortic valve, aorta, and ilio-femoral arteries derived from pre-procedural CT. A retrospective review was conducted on 226 patients undergoing CT for pre-TAVI evaluation. The results showed that aortic valve and vascular CS could help predict post-TAVI early complications.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Sergio Salerno, Maria Chiara Terranova, Maria Anzelmo, Alessia Vinci, Federica Vernuccio, Giorgio Collura, Maurizio Marrale, Giuseppe Lo Re
Summary: The primary objective of this study was to assess the frequency of appropriateness of computed tomography (CT) for acute abdominal pain (AAP) in the emergency department. The secondary aim was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound (US) and CT in the diagnosis of AAP causes, and the third objective was to evaluate the extent of ionizing radiation exposure resulting from inappropriate CT examinations for AAP. The results showed that better clinical framing and correct interpretation of reference guidelines could reduce unnecessary radiation exposure.
POLISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Maria Antonietta Mazzei, Francesco Gentili, Susanna Guerrini, Nunzia Di Meglio, Giuseppe Lo Re, Marina Carotti, Francesca Interlicchia, Alfonso Reginelli, Antonio Barile, Giulia Sadotti, Ubaldo Plastina Romeo, Ernesto La Paglia, Nicola Maggialetti, Rita Lo Scalzo, Alessia Vinci, Giuseppe Capodieci, Giovanna Vacca, Federico Bruno, Luca Cantarini, Bruno Frediani, Antonio Marchesoni, Andrea Giovagnoni, Luca Volterrani, Luca Brunese
GASTROENTEROLOGY INSIGHTS
(2020)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Luca Brunese, Francesco Mercaldo, Alfonso Reginelli, Antonella Santone
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Hila Tal Tamir, Dana Stav, Yitzhac Hadad, Rivka Kessner
Summary: This study aimed to characterize thyroid nodules seen on Spectral Detector computed tomography (SDCT) and compare them with their Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) category on Ultrasound (US). The results showed that the spectral results of SDCT can assist in differentiating thyroid nodules of different risk levels.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Volha Nizhnikava, Ursula Reiter, Gabor Kovacs, Clemens Reiter, Corina Kraeuter, Horst Olschewski, Michael Fuchsjaeger, Gert Reiter
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between cardiac magnetic resonance feature-tracking-derived myocardial strain parameters and volumetric function and hemodynamic parameters in patients with pulmonary hypertension. The results showed that impairment of myocardial strains was more strongly associated with alterations in ventricular function parameters than elevated pulmonary arterial pressure, limiting the diagnostic information of myocardial strain parameters in pulmonary hypertension.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Yu-ling Qian, Rui-lin Quan, Xiao-xi Chen, Yang-yi Lin, Xiao-li Jing, Qing Gu, Chang-ming Xiong, Jian-guo He, Ai-hua Zhi
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the imaging characteristics and prognostic factors for the long-term survival of Behcet's disease (BD) with arterial involvement. The results showed that arterial lesions associated with BD usually involve multiple arteries and manifest differently in different types of arteries. Cardiac involvement and pulmonary artery aneurysm/dilation were independent prognostic factors for the survival of BD patients with arterial involvement.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2024)
Letter
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Yong Xie, Jian Wang, Yinghua Zou
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Daria Kifjak, Maximilian Hochmair, Daniel Sobotka, Alexander R. Haug, Raphael Ambros, Florian Prayer, Benedikt H. Heidinger, Sebastian Roehrich, Ruxandra-Iulia Milos, Wolfgang Wadsak, Thorsten Fuereder, Dagmar Krenbek, Andreas Fazekas, Michael Meilinger, Marius E. Mayerhoefer, Georg Langs, Christian Herold, Helmut Prosch, Lucian Beer
Summary: The ability of pretreatment PET parameters and peripheral blood biomarkers to predict PFS and OS in NSCLC patients treated with ICIT was assessed. The study found that MTV and the number of SOI were independent risk factors for progression and overall survival, and the combination of these factors improved risk stratification.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Theresa Sophie Patzer, Jan-Peter Grunz, Henner Huflage, Jan-Lucca Hennes, Pauline Pannenbecker, Philipp Gruschwitz, Saif Afat, Judith Herrmann, Thorsten Alexander Bley, Andreas Steven Kunz
Summary: This study investigated the potential of tin prefiltration and virtual monoenergetic imaging (VMI) in suppressing metal artifacts in high-resolution CT images of the lower extremities. The results showed that VMI reconstructions had better artifact reduction compared to T3D. VMI110keV had the least image noise. In terms of image quality, interpretability of bone-metal interface, and overall image quality, VMI110keV performed the best.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Yue Li, Huan Zhang, Lei Yue, Caixia Fu, Robert Grimm, Wenhua Li, Weijian Guo, Tong Tong
Summary: This study evaluated and compared the diagnostic value of diffusion-related texture analysis parameters from different magnetic resonance diffusion models in predicting the clinical response to chemotherapy in patients with colorectal liver metastases. Among the models, DKI-derived parameters showed the best performance for early prediction, followed by IVIM-derived parameters and DWI baseline features.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Lu Wang, ShiXiong Zhang, Jun Xin
Summary: This study aimed to determine if sex differences in abdominal visceral fat composition and metabolism can help predict the prognosis of DLBCL patients. The results showed that females with certain fat composition and metabolism characteristics had worse progression-free survival, while no significant differences were found in males with DLBCL.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Yu-ping Wu, Lan Wu, Jing Ou, Jin-ming Cao, Mao-yong Fu, Tian-wu Chen, Erika Ouchi, Jiani Hu
Summary: This study aimed to develop CT radiomics models to preoperatively identify lymph node (LN) status in resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients. The results showed that the combined model, integrating ESCC and LN radiomics features with clinical features, had the highest predictive ability among the three models. The combined model's predictive ability was validated in both the test and external validation cohorts.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
(2024)
