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Iterative reconstruction proves its worth

By Rebekah Moan

Adaptive iterative dose reduction significantly improves image quality and has the potential to decrease radiation dose when compared with filtered back projection reconstruction, according to a European Radiology study published online on 16 September.

September 21, 2011

Virtual autopsies; tributes to Marion Frank; CAD's progress

By Philip Ward

September 20, 2011

Watch out for lymph nodes on pediatric chest CT

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The presence of lymph nodes on pediatric multidetector chest CT images are more common than a radiologist might expect due to the detection capabilities of contemporary CT scanners, concluded a study published online in European Radiology.

September 20, 2011

Intermediate mammograms need standardization

By Rebekah Moan

What prompts radiologists to provide intermediate mammograms should be characterized so they can give useful recommendations and minimize the adverse effects of the procedure, Spanish researchers have found in an article published in European Radiology.

September 20, 2011

Waking the dead: Imaging's role grows in postmortems

By Frances Rylands-Monk

The absence of patient-related motion allows for excellent postmortem CT and MRI examinations. This article focuses on the work of the Institute of Legal Medicine in Zurich, which deals with all types of unnatural death, including shootings and stabbings.

September 20, 2011

Radiographers pay tribute to their 'great dame'

By Philip Ward

Tributes from across the world have been paid to Marion Frank, Hon DSc, the internationally renowned radiographer who died on Thursday at the age of 90. Known as "the great dame of radiography," she was a hugely influential and important figure in the profession, particularly in training and education.

September 19, 2011

In memory of Marion Frank (11 Dec 1920 - 15 Sep 2011)

Three friends and colleagues of Marion Frank -- a radiologist and two radiographers -- provide their personal memories, recollections, and anecdotes about the highly respected international pioneer, educator, and practitioner, who died last week.

September 19, 2011

Fuji promotes digital mammography trial

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Fujfilm Medical Systems is reporting favorable results from a mobile breast screening trial of its FDR Amulet full-field digital mammography system at the breast screening unit of Portsmouth Hospitals National Health Service Trust.

September 18, 2011

Metrasens installs Ferroguard at U.K. facility

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Metrasens has installed its Ferroguard ferromagnetic detection system at a new MRI facility at a U.K. hospital, the company announced.

September 18, 2011

Same-day MRI scans boost radiology productivity

By Wayne Forrest

With the right processes in place, requests for same-day MRI scans can be handled more than 90% of the time, resulting in productivity gains and boosting revenue for radiology departments, according to a German study in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

September 18, 2011

Boston Scientific releases Coyote catheter

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Interventional technology developer Boston Scientific has unveiled Coyote, a low-profile, 0.014-inch balloon dilatation catheter for treating patients receiving peripheral angioplasty procedures below the knee.

September 18, 2011

Same-day MRI scans boost radiology productivity

By Wayne Forrest

With the right processes in place, requests for same-day MRI scans can be handled more than 90% of the time, resulting in productivity gains and boosting revenue for radiology departments, according to a study in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

September 18, 2011

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