1) BMJ: Megastudy links pediatric CT to higher cancer rates The largest study to probe the effects of ionizing radiation since the atomic bomb survivor studies shows that cancer incidence does rise among younger patients -- although only in small amounts -- in the years following their exposure to CT scans, according to an Australian article published yesterday in BMJ. 5/22/2013 more»»
2) Dublin summit decides teleradiology is a medical act The regulatory war of words over the status and definition of teleradiology took an important new turn at last week's EU summit on e-healthcare, when national decision-makers and authorities from 27 member states gathered in Dublin. 5/20/2013 more»»
3) New Dutch survey underlines need to improve CT dose levels The long-awaited radiation survey from the Netherlands has shown that imaging sites in the country have moderate dose levels in CT compared with other European nations. But it also indicates a wide variability among the 21 hospitals in the study. 5/29/2013 more»»
4) The secrets of a great radiological report In modern radiological practice, there definitely aren't enough smiles and we are seriously short on chuckles. But used carefully, humor can help to ensure your reports are read to the end and actually enjoyed by referring clinicians, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie. 5/22/2013 more»»
5) How safe are you? Psychopaths attack radiologists in Belgium Earlier this year, two radiologists were physically attacked as they worked in their hospital in Belgium. One of them tells AuntMinnieEurope.com about the frightening ordeal, and talks about the lessons for clinical radiologists who are in ever closer contact with patients. 6/5/2013 more»»
6) Hand x-ray art project gets slap on the wrist It seems that art and science do not always mix, at least according to the French Nuclear Safety Authority. Triggered by an art exhibit involving roughly 100 hand radiographs, the agency served a reminder to those involved and the general public that x-ray scans for artistic purposes are considered unlawful. 6/7/2013 more»»
7) France lends support to postmortem CT The seemingly irresistible proliferation of postmortem CT is continuing apace. The technique is already thriving in Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K., the U.S., and Australia, and now a major study from France -- thought to be the nation's first on postmortem CT -- has produced a positive outcome. 6/11/2013 more»»
8) Could chest tomo be a first-line lung cancer screening tool? With all the attention being paid to CT lung cancer screening, what about x-ray? Italian researchers believe that radiology's oldest modality could be revived as a screening tool with a technological twist -- digital tomosynthesis. They describe their findings in the June edition of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. 6/6/2013 more»»
9) Simple guidelines can improve appropriateness of CCTA referrals LIVERPOOL, U.K. - As cardiac CT services are accessed by an ever wider range of referrers, ongoing education is needed to ensure appropriate use, and simple guidelines can achieve this effectively for cardiac CT angiography (CCTA), a leading group of researchers told attendees at this week's U.K. Radiological Conference. 6/12/2013 more»»
10) U.K. issues free guidelines on clinical PET/CT All imaging specialists who are involved in relevant multidisciplinary teams must develop a good working knowledge of PET/CT, and teamwork is essential to ensure the highest standards, according to guidance published this month by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists. 5/29/2013 more»»
11) DRK 2013: Support grows for electroporation and PET/MRI Clinical acceptance of two emerging techniques -- irreversible electroporation and PET/MRI -- seems to be rising sharply, judged by upbeat presentations given at the 94th German radiology congress, DRK, which ended in Hamburg on Saturday. 6/5/2013 more»»
12) Diplomania -- or the value of 'excellence' Some people believe quality control has become easier with the arrival of computers and the Internet. But is that really the case? And are dozens of diplomas in a doctor's office any guarantee of competence? Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD, provides the answers. 6/12/2013 more»»
13) Recalling how fetal ultrasound transformed pregnancy care The development of ultrasound in obstetric care has transformed the experience of pregnancy and has been of inestimable value to women. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas reviews a new book that traces this progress and focuses on the social and ethical implications. 5/21/2013 more»»
14) Mind the gender gap: Inequity for women radiologists flourishes Despite the significant number of women radiologists in Italy, there exists a gender gap, which can be witnessed in horizontal and vertical segregation, according to a European Journal of Radiology article published online on 15 May. The author recommends that policies should be introduced to counter the bias. 5/24/2013 more»»
15) Simplified 3D imaging system displays potential A 3D imaging system that does not require a conventional camera has been developed by researchers in the U.K. The computational technique uses information from single-pixel detectors to create an image, can be used over a range of wavelengths, and is cheaper than other 3D methods. 5/28/2013 more»»
