In this episode of Artifact-Free, we bring you three hot-off-the-press studies in radiology – all in just ten minutes.
Each one shows how our field is becoming not only more precise, but also gentler for patients.

1. FDG-PET/CT vs. conventional staging in locally advanced breast cancer
   A new study reveals that PET/CT significantly improves the detection of oligometastatic disease – and can directly influence treatment decisions.
   → Metser U et al., Radiology, 2025 (Read the study)
2. Radiomics in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
   AI-powered radiomics from MRI data enables a “digital biopsy” – non-invasive, precise, and offering deeper insights into tumor biology.
   → Matuschweski NJ et al., Radiology, 2025 (Read the study)
3. Audiovisual distraction in pediatric MRI
   With audiovisual distraction, sedation rates in children can be reduced by nearly 29 percentage points – without compromising image quality.
   → Boriosi J et al., Pediatric Radiology, 2025 (Read the study)