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Radiologist raises deep concern over hand dryers
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A senior U.K. radiologist has warned that the use of hand dryers in public toilets can release droplets from the novel coronavirus into the air for up to three hours, and they should be banned, according to a report posted on 22 June by the Express national newspaper.
June 22, 2020
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Cardiac imaging group calls for officer nominations
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) is calling for nominations of officers for its 2020 to 2022 term.
June 21, 2020
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AI identifies unexpected findings in radiology reports
By Erik L. Ridley
Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can identify radiology reports that contain unexpected findings with a high level of accuracy, potentially enabling clinicians to be informed sooner about important results, Spanish researchers have reported.
June 21, 2020
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Pandemic causes major change in x-ray equipment market
By Imogen Fitt
Chest x-ray examinations have become important for diagnosing and tracking the progression of late-stage COVID-19, and this promises to shake up the global market for radiography and fluoroscopy systems, writes analyst Imogen Fitt.
June 21, 2020
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Siemens unveils high-end x-ray unit
By Brian Casey
Siemens Healthineers is pushing ahead with the global market launch of a premium digital radiography machine called Ysio X.pree. The system is designed to help automate x-ray image acquisition and interpretation.
June 21, 2020
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Imaging equipment sales down 18% due to COVID-19
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a 17.7% decline in the market for medical imaging equipment, according to a new report by the Business Research Company.
June 21, 2020
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RSNA's COVID-19 chest CT classification system holds up
By Kate Madden Yee
A chest CT classification system developed by the RSNA for interpreting COVID-19 pneumonia cases shows substantial agreement among readers, according to a study published June 11 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
June 19, 2020
Shortage of oncologists becomes severe, RCR warns
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has released a new workforce census document showing that the supply of clinical oncologists continues to fall behind National Health Service demand.
June 18, 2020
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Dual-energy CT, CTA reveal COVID-19 lung patterns
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Abnormal pulmonary vessel and perfusion patterns often appear on CT pulmonary angiography (CTA) in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, suggesting the important role pulmonary vascular pathology and hypoxemia play in the disease, according to a study published on 18 June in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
June 18, 2020
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U.K. unveils new guidance on patient shielding
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) and a group of U.K.-based medical imaging professional organizations have released a guidance document that addresses the issue of patient contact shielding for x-ray and CT examinations.
June 18, 2020
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Swiss team sheds light on knee injuries in adolescents
By Kate Madden Yee
Researchers from the University of Zurich have evaluated knee problems in over 100 young competitive alpine skiers. Their analysis may help clinicians better recognize distal femoral cortical irregularities and enable young people to avoid invasive procedures.
June 18, 2020
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Week in Review: Low uptake hampers breast screening | Dutch support COVID-19 chest CT system | 3D software boost for knee MRI
By Philip Ward
June 18, 2020
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