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CT shows effects of sarcopenia on liver cancer survival

By Kate Madden Yee

CT has revealed that sarcopenia is a prognostic factor for poor overall survival after liver resection for cancer, researchers have reported.

March 29, 2024

Berlin team unveils progress on photon-counting CT

By Liana Gruenberg

Scientists are moving ahead with research studies using a photon-counting CT unit installed last summer at a contrast media laboratory. Preclinical trials have been carried out.

March 26, 2024

Prof. Hubertus Pietsch shows the photon-counting CT unit to Liana Gruenberg during the annual Pharma Media event on 20/21 March. Photo courtesy of Bayer AG.

7 pillars of well-being: how radiology staff can stay happy

By Frances Rylands-Monk

Good radiology is not just about technology but also about ensuring people feel valued and motivated, says Prof. Annemiek Snoeckx, head of the ESR Education Committee. She does Kintsugi (the Japanese art of repairing pottery) to avoid burnout.

March 19, 2024

Dr. Annemiek Snoeckx. Photo courtesy of ESR and Sebastian Kreuzberger.

Mathias Prokop: How to make more of an impact in your life

By Liana Gruenberg

Success in life may well come from seizing opportunities and embracing unplanned chances, and regret often stems from missed chances rather than failed attempts, Prof. Mathias Prokop, PhD, told ECR 2024 delegates in a Professional Challenges session.

March 12, 2024

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Study highlights need for continuous improvement of AI algorithms

An external validation study conducted in a primary care clinic in Spain has demonstrated the value – as well as important limitations – of AI software for interpreting chest x-rays in clinical practice.

March 12, 2024

Radiographer struck off for being 'rude,' 'aggressive'

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

A U.K. tribunal has struck off a radiographer who reportedly made a series of basic mistakes, made a junior colleague cry, and was unprofessional and unpleasant to staff and patients.

March 6, 2024

Marie-Pierre Revel gives her thoughts on the eve of ECR

By Liana Gruenberg

The rollout of lung cancer screening and the clinical applications of AI in thoracic imaging will be dominant themes at ECR 2024, says top expert Prof. Marie-Pierre Revel, PhD.

February 27, 2024

How can radiology promote equity, diversity, and inclusion?

By Liana Gruenberg

In a video interview with AuntMinnieEurope.com, Dr. Anagha Parkar reflected on what radiology needs to do to foster a more positive attitude.

February 23, 2024

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Spectral CT can boost outcome in tricky abdominal cases

Spectral CT, also known as dual energy CT, can provide answers in challenging abdominal and pelvic cases and have a positive impact on patient care and management.

February 15, 2024

A 61-year-old man with colorectal cancer had a routine CT follow-up exam. (A) Conventional image shows incidental finding of gallbladder wall thickening with heterogeneous enhancement of its wall and mild inflammatory changes suspicious of cholecystitis. Spectral maps: iodine overlay map (B), low keV virtual monoenergetic (C), and Z-effective (D). All spectral images improve the assessment of wall enhancement and complications, such as perforation (arrows).

EBR unveils 2024 schedule for EDiR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The European Board of Radiology (EBR) has released the initial calendar for the 2024 European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) examinations.

February 13, 2024

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From Ireland to Canada: Amy Schranz on life as a resident

By Liana Gruenberg

Amy Schranz has switched continents to work as a radiology resident in Ottawa. She talks about her voyage, her research on point-of-care clinical decision support, and her survival plan for the freezing cold winter.

February 12, 2024

Amy Schranz At Titanic Belfast

Multidisciplinary team led by Charité unveils coronary AI roadmap

By Liana Gruenberg

In part three of our video interview series recorded onsite at the Charité in Berlin, Prof. Dr. Dr. Marc Dewey explains to Contributing Editor Liana Gruenberg about a new coronary AI roadmap.

February 8, 2024

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