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Top 10 evidence-based essentials in radiology

A structured framework of guidelines, trials, therapies, and tools used in clinical practice

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  • MDSpire News Staff

  • September 29, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Top 10 evidence-based essentials in radiology

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionRadiology
Key MechanismsImaging selection, safety, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and reporting.
Target PopulationPatients requiring imaging and diagnostic evaluations.
Care SettingClinical and research radiology environments.

Key Highlights

  • ACR Appropriateness Criteria provide evidence-based imaging guidance.
  • ACR Manual on Contrast Media addresses risks and management of contrast media.
  • GÖTEBORG-2 trial shows reduced diagnoses of clinically insignificant prostate cancer with negative MRI results.
  • Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan approved for PSMA-positive metastatic prostate cancer.
  • Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System standardizes reporting for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Use ACR BI-RADS for breast imaging reporting.
  • Implement Lung-RADS for lung cancer screening findings.

Management

  • Follow ACR Manual on MR Safety for safe practices in MR environments.
  • Utilize LI-RADS for consistent terminology in hepatocellular carcinoma imaging.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Audit and outcomes monitoring included in ACR BI-RADS v2025.

Risks

  • ACR Manual on Contrast Media provides guidance on managing risks associated with contrast media.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients undergoing imaging procedures or evaluations.

FDA approvals for specific radiopharmaceuticals enhance diagnostic capabilities.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate expert consensus when supporting data are unavailable.
  • Use standardized reporting systems to reduce variability in imaging interpretation.

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Top 10 evidence-based essentials in radiology

  • by MDSpire News Staff

  • September 29, 2026

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