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Fukushima nuclear disaster casts shadow on CR images

By Brian Casey

Radiologists at a Japanese hospital were baffled when dark spots began appearing on computed radiography (CR) images in March 2011. They discovered that the spots were caused by fallout from the nuclear disaster at the nearby Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, according to an article in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

September 2, 2015

Röntgen memorial site gets makeover

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

In time for the 120th anniversary of the discovery of x-ray in November, renovation of the X-Gedaechtnisstaette Röntgen memorial site has been completed.

September 1, 2015

Angio histories show unnecessary cardiac radiation

By Eric Barnes

Based on up to 30 years of individual patient data for cardiac interventional procedures, German researchers have concluded more than one-third of the radiation exposure in coronary angiography procedures was unnecessary, according to a new report in the September issue of European Radiology.

August 30, 2015

Kitty Clark: An inspiration to radiographers

By Dr. Adrian Thomas

The story of the development of radiography is interesting, and Kathleen Clara "Kitty" Clark (1896-1968) played a major role in the publishing of books that became reference standards for radiography positioning and exposure, Dr. Adrian Thomas writes in his latest column.

August 25, 2015

CAD picks patients with TB drug resistance

By Eric Barnes

Researchers in Belarus have developed a computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) scheme that can fairly accurately predict drug resistance in tuberculosis (TB) patients. The results show that the prediction tool could potentially improve triage and care of TB patients.

August 23, 2015

Patent court upholds Sedecal appeal

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Spanish x-ray developer Sociedad Espanola de Electromedicina y Calidad (Sedecal) is claiming victory in its patent infringement case against South Korean digital radiography (DR) manufacturer DRGEM and its U.S. distributor Blue Ridge X-Ray.

August 19, 2015

Carestream DRX-Evolution Plus available worldwide

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Carestream Health's DRX-Evolution Plus is now available worldwide.

August 18, 2015

Bedside chest x-rays: Are radiologists needed?

By Rebekah Moan

When it comes to reading bedside chest x-rays, is the radiologist still needed, or can the task be delegated to other physicians? Swiss researchers have found that as long as the person is experienced, the discipline really doesn't matter.

August 17, 2015

Bicycle spoke injuries: What's the best approach?

By Philip Ward

Injuries resulting from a leg being trapped in bicycle spokes are surprisingly common, particularly in children, but no guideline or protocol defines what type of radiography can diagnose or rule out a fracture. Dutch researchers have now acted to fill this knowledge gap.

August 16, 2015

CRC Press to publish 13th edition of Clark's Positioning

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

CRC Press has announced the 15 September release of the 13th edition of Clark's Positioning in Radiography.

August 12, 2015

Russia's limits on x-ray and other imports set to expand

By Timothy Spence

Russia is preparing to impose new restrictions on the purchase of imported medical equipment and supplies, adding to the limits on foreign-made x-ray machines and other devices that were enacted earlier this year. The country's safety rules also may be updated soon.

August 11, 2015

Wrist fractures come out top in audit of MSK errors

By Philip Ward

In a new audit of musculoskeletal (MSK) errors made at a top London hospital, the most common mistakes presented at discrepancy meetings in 2014 were wrist fractures, with triquetral fractures being the biggest group within these, and the most common type was perceptual.

August 10, 2015

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