Clinical News: Page 365

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By Philip Ward

January 13, 2020

How to do it: Dual-energy CT for pulmonary embolism

By Philip Ward

In the right hands, dual-energy CT for acute pulmonary embolism can help boost sensitivity and detection, especially for endoluminal clots in small segmental or subsegmental lung vessels. That's the view of German researchers, who've given a master class on the topic.

January 13, 2020

Lancet 2020 health campaign centers on children

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The Lancet is dedicating its 2020 health campaign to improving the health of children and adolescents worldwide, according to an editorial published on 11 January in the journal.

January 12, 2020

Korea proposes standards for medical 3D printing

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT has submitted two proposals for the international standardization of medical image-based 3D printing, according to a report released on 13 January in Korea Biomedical Review.

January 12, 2020

MRI-guided radiotherapy progresses in clinical arena

By Tami Freeman, PhD

MR-guided radiotherapy enables direct visualization of structures of interest in the treatment position, with high soft-tissue contrast. Greek researchers have now developed a method for overall dosimetric evaluation of an MR linear accelerator system.

January 12, 2020

RCR responds to damning emergency CT access report

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has responded to a new report that found many accident and emergency (A&E) patients with potentially deadly bowel obstructions experienced delayed diagnoses because of issues accessing CT scanners.

January 9, 2020

Imaging finds venous thrombosis in astronaut

By Abraham Kim

Using an onboard ultrasound machine, an astronaut on the International Space Station detected venous thrombosis in the individual's own body, according to an article published on 2 January by the New England Journal of Medicine. The intended use of the scanner was to research the effects of space flight.

January 9, 2020

U.S. DOE waives export ban on highly enriched uranium

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is moving to allow the export of weapons-grade uranium, the same substance used to manufacture medical isotopes, such as molybdenum-99.

January 8, 2020

Structured reporting yields clearer radiology reports

By Erik L. Ridley

Structured reporting enables radiologists to produce reports that are more standardized and easier to understand by referring physicians than those produced in traditional prose style, according to researchers from University Hospital Basel in Switzerland.

January 8, 2020

MRI safety first? Or last?

By Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD

The recent spate of MRI accidents in Sweden is due to thoughtlessness, and the damage seems self-inflicted, writes the Maverinck. MR machines are not toys, and operating them requires concentration and knowing and not forgetting the rules.

January 8, 2020

Planmed partners with Ibex Innovations

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Mammography and orthopedic imaging firm Planmed has signed a collaboration agreement with x-ray software developer Ibex Innovations.

January 7, 2020

Instagram can help radiology thrive in social media era

By Philip Ward

Radiology staff members at a general hospital in Spain have discovered that Instagram has enormous potential to raise their profile and make their work more visible in healthcare. The social networking platform can also serve as a valuable teaching and communication tool.

January 7, 2020

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