Search Tag: Arthritis
2018 27 Jun
Researchers in the UK have developed an algorithm to monitor the joints of patients with arthritis, which could change the way that the severity of the condition is assessed. The technique uses images from a standard computerised tomography (CT) scan, which isn't normally used to monitor joints, but produces detailed images in three dimensions....Read more
2016 09 Jun
The ESSR 2016 meeting will be held from June 9-11 in the city of Zurich/CH. The main topic will be "Knee & Ankle", besides a wide range of more general themes in MSK radiology including tumours, arthritis, trauma, metabolic conditions and sports imaging. Read more
2014 03 Dec
According to researchers, a popular surgery to repair meniscal tears may raise the risk of osteoarthritis and cartilage loss in some patients. The findings, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), suggest that the decision for surgery requires careful consideration in order to prevent accelerated disease...Read more
2014 10 Jun
A team of researchers has presented a study at the 2014 annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, announcing the development of an innovative molecular imaging technique capable of visualising joint inflammation. By using multiple molecular imaging systems, positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission...Read more
2013 03 Apr
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has published evidence-based recommendations on the use of imaging of the joints in the clinical management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The task force of experts included rheumatologists, radiologists, methodologists and experienced rheumatology practitioners from 13 countries. Thirteen key questions...Read more