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Errors: Why radiology can often seem a very risky business
By Dr. Chris Hammond
When did you last make a mistake at work? Have you missed a cancer on a chest radiograph, caused bleeding with a biopsy needle, or forgotten to add an alert to a time-sensitive finding? In his latest column, Dr. Chris Hammond focuses on errors.
December 20, 2021
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U.K. releases practical new guidance on spleen imaging
By Kate Madden Yee
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has issued guidelines on incidental radiation of the spleen. The 10-page document is free to download from the RCR website.
December 20, 2021
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Impressions and take-home messages from RSNA 2021
What did market analysts make of RSNA 2021? Regular columnist Steve Holloway and fellow industry experts share their main reflections and observations from the recent megashow in Chicago, where artificial intelligence (AI) was a dominant theme.
December 19, 2021
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Meet the EuroMinnies 2022 semifinal candidates
The list of candidates for the fourth edition of the EuroMinnies awards scheme is now available, following the nominations made by the members of AuntMinnieEurope.com. A new category for radiographers has been introduced this year.
December 15, 2021
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Dual-energy CT proves value in predicting osteoporosis risk
By Erik L. Ridley
German researchers have reported at RSNA 2021 that volumetric assessment of bone mineral density on dual-energy CT exams can yield accurate predictions for future risk of osteoporosis-associated fractures.
December 14, 2021
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German report supports low-dose CT to combat lung cancer
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Early lung cancer detection using low-dose CT reduces mortality from lung cancer in smokers and former smokers, according to a Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) report published in German on 6 December in the Federal Gazette.
December 12, 2021
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CT scans of Tyrannosaurus rex unlock fossil's hidden secrets
By Leah Sherwood
A German team has used dual-energy CT (DECT) to identify bone disease in the fossilized jaw of a Tyrannosaurus rex named Tristan Otto. The work, presented at RSNA 2021, underlines the value of DECT as a noninvasive tool for paleontologists to investigate fossils.
December 9, 2021
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French seek alternative to CTPA for pulmonary embolism diagnosis
By Kate Madden Yee
Researchers from Paris have found that diagnosing pulmonary embolism in the emergency room using D-dimer information shows promise as an alternative to using CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA). They published their results on 7 December in JAMA.
December 7, 2021
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When it comes to PE, racial disparities exist among COVID-19 patients
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Racial disparities exist when it comes to pulmonary embolism (PE) caused by COVID-19, according to research presented Wednesday afternoon at the RSNA 2021 meeting.
December 1, 2021
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Qaelum, Ulrich partner on contrast dose management
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Imaging software developer Qaelum plans to combine its contrast dose management software with Ulrich Medical's contrast media injectors, per a new partnership.
December 1, 2021
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Why do Spaniards live so long? Imaging of longevity
By Philip Ward
Life expectancy in Spain is nearly 86 years -- the highest in Europe and the fourth-highest worldwide -- RSNA 2021 delegates learned on Monday. This has major implications for radiology.
November 30, 2021
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Photon-counting CT shows promise for better diagnostic performance
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Photon-counting CT shows promise for better diagnostic performance compared to conventional CT, according to research presented on Sunday at the RSNA 2021 meeting.
November 28, 2021
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