Digital X-Ray: Page 52

Swiss start-up lands $14M to fund x-ray for developing world
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A Swiss company's ambitious project to bring high-quality x-ray to the developing world took a step forward with the receipt of $14.4 million (12.3 million euros) in funding. Pristem hopes to bring an affordable, rugged radiography system that can be used anywhere in the world to market in two years.
August 29, 2018
Fuji completes installation of U.K. DR room
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems has completed installation of its Fujifilm Visionary digital radiography (DR) suite at Clifton Hospital in Lytham St. Annes, U.K.
August 23, 2018
Concealed drug packets can have fatal complications
By Philip Ward
When it comes to potential drug mules, it's vital to remain vigilant and become familiar with where the packets may be hidden and how they appear on both CT and x-ray images, according to new research.
August 21, 2018
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Kromek adds to customer list
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiation detection technology firm Kromek has secured two contracts worth a total of $1 million (870,000 euros) with a new OEM customer and an existing bone mineral densitometry customer.
August 19, 2018
Radiology mourns forensic expert Dr. Hermann Vogel
By Philip Ward
The creator and organizer of a series of special exhibitions at ECR, Dr. Hermann Vogel, died on 30 July at the age of 76. A recognized international expert in forensic imaging, he made over 40 trips to war zones and areas of crisis across the globe to investigate human rights abuses.
August 9, 2018
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Fast thoracic MRI emerges as alternative to chest x-ray
By Rebekah Moan
How does MRI compare with chest x-ray in detecting cardiac and noncardiac findings? Very similarly, according to new research from Italy. Both modalities identified pulmonary nodules, had similar pulmonary nodule detection rates, and more.
August 9, 2018
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French group propose DRLs for fluoroscopy
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A multicenter survey in France has resulted in proposed diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for fluoroscopy performed during eight types of surgical procedures. The researchers shared their results in an article published online on 1 August in European Radiology.
August 7, 2018
Opinion: Inappropriate use of abdominal x-rays
By Dr. Toni Anderson
Many requests for abdominal x-rays don't ask a clear question of the interpreting radiologist, and some requests aren't even clinically indicated. Dr. Toni Anderson from Dublin has studied this issue and shares her experiences.
August 5, 2018
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U.K. steps up efforts to attract overseas radiologists
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has teamed up with Health Education England (HEE) to help launch a global fellowship program aimed at increasing the number of overseas radiologists in the U.K.
July 31, 2018
U.K. research could lead to flexible x-ray detectors
By Brian Casey
What if x-ray detectors were flexible enough to conform to patient anatomy? Would they produce better image quality or enable more accurate monitoring of radiation dose? It may not be a pipe dream. Researchers from the University of Surrey in the U.K. are working on a digital x-ray detector material that could be fabricated into flexible x-ray detectors.
July 26, 2018
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U.K. regulator calls for urgent action on backlog of scans
By Abraham Kim
After uncovering massive backlogs of imaging examinations at three hospitals in England, the Care Quality Commission has highlighted the need for immediate action in its comprehensive new review of radiology reporting, but Royal College of Radiologists President Dr. Nicola Strickland has renewed her plea for more resources.
July 18, 2018
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Strong first-half sales drive EOS revenue growth in 2018
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Orthopedic imaging technology developer EOS Imaging reported an increase in the company's revenues for the first half of its 2018 fiscal year due to sales growth in Asia and North America.
July 16, 2018
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