Digital X-Ray: Page 104

Kromek receives DEXA-related order

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Radiation detection technology firm Kromek has received a contract to supply radiation detectors and integrated electronic components to a manufacturer of dual-energy x-ray (DEXA) bone mineral densitometry systems.

February 26, 2014

Agfa to promote enterprise image management at ECR

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Agfa Healthcare said it will showcase a range of new image management products throughout its portfolio at the upcoming ECR in Vienna next week.

February 26, 2014

Reporting by radiographers works, but needs close scrutiny

By Philip Ward

In the future, it will be essential to investigate the accuracy of chest reporting by radiographers more extensively, particularly throughout implementation into clinical practice and in comparison with senior radiologists, according to U.K. researchers who have just reported positive findings.

February 24, 2014

Acerde reports milestones in China

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

French x-ray tube anode developer Acerde has signed a development contract with a Chinese medical imaging firm and reported developments with the production of rotating anodes.

February 18, 2014

Vienna's 20th ECR: Hidden gems and other reflections

By Dr. Anagha Parkar

ECR 2014, which begins on 6 March, is the 20th ECR to be held in Vienna. Four European radiologists, including three members of AuntMinnieEurope.com's editorial advisory board, reflect on their first ECR, why they keep returning, and what changes they have observed, and also reveal their hidden or forgotten gems from Vienna.

February 17, 2014

Pediatric radiology faces mounting challenges in Germany

The number of practicing pediatric radiologists in Germany is declining all the time and the situation is now acute, according to Dr. Gabriele Hahn from Dresden University Clinic. In this interview, she explains how this crisis has arisen and what makes a good pediatric radiologist.

February 16, 2014

X-ray works for identifying drug mules

By Rebekah Moan

Digital radiography (DR) is a good tool for detecting cases of methamphetamine body packers, according to a new study in the British Journal of Radiology. But the unique nature of such radiography studies may call for additional training when radiologists are called to interpret images of suspected drug carriers.

February 13, 2014

U.K. docs miss chances to diagnose COPD

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

A retrospective study of almost 39,000 patients shows that opportunities to diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at an earlier stage are frequently being missed in both primary and secondary care in the U.K.

February 12, 2014

Swiss use feedback system to improve report turnaround times

By Erik L. Ridley

Knowing that your performance is being monitored and compared with your peers can be a powerful motivator. Swiss researchers have recently garnered significant improvements after implementing a system that shows radiology residents and staff radiologists how their report turnaround time ranks among their colleagues.

February 10, 2014

For reliable radiation dose data, RIS/PACS works best

By Erik L. Ridley

Actual patient radiation dose data extracted from RIS/PACS databases are far more reliable than commonly used self-reported patient dose surveys that are based on average-sized patients and typical scanner parameters, researchers from Western Australia have found.

February 10, 2014

Scanning from Sochi: Winter Olympics medical teams are ready

By Becky McCall

To mark the opening of the Winter Olympics, AuntMinnieEurope.com spoke with two Russian members of the polyclinic medical team, a radiographer and a specialist in sports medicine. They report that medical professionals in Sochi have geared up and are ready to ensure the operation runs smoothly and effectively.

February 6, 2014

MERS warning for expats in Middle East

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Medibroker is warning expatriates living or traveling in the Middle East about exposure to Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).

February 5, 2014

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