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CT highlights risk of lung inflammation from vaping
By Philip Ward
Fresh evidence has emerged of the health dangers of vaping. In a case report published by Archives of Disease in Childhood on 11 November, U.K. authors warn that the fluid in electronic cigarettes may cause life-threatening lung inflammation in those who are susceptible, after treating a teenage boy with respiratory failure.
November 11, 2019
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Deep learning advances in 3D quantification of body composition
By Philip Ward
Accurate fully automatic segmentation of subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, and psoas muscle from abdominal CT is feasible without human input. That's the main finding of new artificial intelligence research conducted at the Utrecht University Medical Center in the Netherlands.
November 10, 2019
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Global celebrations mark International Day of Radiology
By Brian Casey
The International Day of Radiology was celebrated around the world on 8 November as radiology professionals observed the anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen's discovery of x-rays on this date in 1895.
November 7, 2019
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Imactis brings CT navigation system to the U.S.
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
French computer-assisted interventional radiology firm Imactis is bringing its CT-Navigation system to the U.S. for the first time.
November 6, 2019
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U.K. patient dies from allergic reaction to CT contrast
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A 70-year-old man died in August at Royal Blackburn Hospital in the U.K. after having a severe anaphylactic reaction to a CT contrast agent, according to a report published online on 4 November in the Lancashire Telegraph.
November 5, 2019
AuntMinnieEurope.com CT Insider
By Philip Ward
November 4, 2019
Study casts light on coronary artery, aortic valve calcification
By Philip Ward
New research shows coronary artery calcification (CAC) is a frequent incidental finding in middle-aged adults undergoing chest CT, with more than 25% of CAC patients having moderate to severe disease, according to a presentation at the recent European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology annual congress in Antwerp, Belgium.
November 4, 2019
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Interventional radiology: How many to make a team?
By Philip Ward
How many qualified interventional radiologists does a hospital really need on its payroll to deliver a comprehensive service for patients? In a new 22-page document, the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists has provided some much-needed answers.
November 3, 2019
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IMV: Global radiologists stay positive despite challenges
By Lorna Young
Radiologists in global markets are optimistic about future growth prospects for medical imaging procedures, but their priorities for imaging equipment are being dictated by local conditions. That's according to a new market research report by IMV Medical Information Division.
November 3, 2019
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6 tips on how to excel at MDT meetings
By Dr. Giles Maskell
There's a relentless increase in time taken up with multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, but what can you do to get your voice heard, collaborate more effectively, and ensure a positive outcome? Dr. Giles Maskell, a former president of the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists, shares his experiences.
October 29, 2019
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ESR to host lung cancer roundtable at European Parliament
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR), the European Respiratory Society, and Lung Cancer Europe will host a breakfast roundtable centered on lung cancer at the European Parliament building in Brussels on 6 November.
October 24, 2019
Dose management culture boosts clinical excellence
By Mélisande Rouger
Collecting the data from dose tracking software can help optimize and further reduce dose, but resources and a European effort must help raise awareness, a leading medical physicist said at the recent European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics meeting in Valencia, Spain.
October 21, 2019
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