Digital X-Ray: Page 47

Act now on handling of serious findings, urges new report
By Philip Ward
A government-funded, independent U.K. healthcare agency has published detailed recommendations about how to improve the handling of serious unexpected findings on patient scans by hospital staff. The Royal College of Radiologists has endorsed the report.
July 18, 2019
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COCIR, EFOMP collaborate on angiography training
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) and the European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP) held an angiography equipment summer school in early July in Prague.
July 18, 2019
Varex subsidiary opens innovation center in Germany
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
X-ray technology developer Varex Imaging's Direct Conversion subsidiary has launched its Application Innovation Centre in Munich.
July 18, 2019
EOS announces revenue growth in Q2
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Growth in equipment orders boosted financial results for orthopedic imaging technology developer EOS Imaging in the second quarter (end-30 June).
July 16, 2019
Was Clarence Dally a radiology martyr or victim?
By Dr. Adrian Thomas
Clarence Dally was a trusted assistant of Thomas Edison who helped develop the fluorescent lamp and the x-ray tube. Even when he became aware of the dangers, he continued his work, but eventually died from the effects of radiation. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas tells the fascinating story of this x-ray pioneer.
July 11, 2019
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EC commits 35M euros to cancer detection
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Commission (EC) has pledged a hefty amount to promote the development of image recognition systems to diagnose the most common forms of cancer.
July 9, 2019
Staff under fire for performing x-rays on corpse
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
At least 11 medical professionals from a hospital in India are under investigation for acquiring 10 x-ray exams on a patient after his death, according to a recent report from Medical Dialogues.
June 30, 2019
BIR supports plan for patient-safe radiation
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) has endorsed a recommendation that healthcare facilities form image optimizations teams (IOTs) to help raise awareness and lead the education of staff about radiation safety.
June 27, 2019
Row erupts over BBC's use of smartphone images
By Brian Casey
Controversy broke out at the end of last week following a BBC article that used Australian x-rays to support allegations that young adults who used smartphones extensively were growing bony protuberances -- essentially, horns -- on their skulls.
June 25, 2019
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Are you drowning from too many acronyms?
By Philip Ward
Overusing acronyms and abbreviations in imaging requests and reports can cause confusion, delay a diagnosis, and compromise patient safety, and it's essential to create an approved list of common acronyms, according to a new audit conducted in Scotland.
June 25, 2019
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Cropping of digital x-rays can lead to 'collimation creep'
By Brian Casey
Research from the U.K. and the United Arab Emirates suggests that the effort to produce "prettier" x-ray images can lead to "collimation creep" as radiographers crop digital radiography images rather than use more appropriate collimation settings. The article was published in the June edition of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.
June 23, 2019
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Ugandan hospital suspends x-rays after radiation leakage
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Uganda Atomic Energy Council has mandated the closure of x-ray services at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital due to the leakage of radiation, according to a 19 June article in the Observer.
June 20, 2019
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