Clinical News: Page 378

RCR finds radioisotope import plan 'reassuring'

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) said the Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that as of 21 October, all imported radioisotopes destined for U.K. hospitals should be entering the U.K. by air.

October 29, 2019

6 tips on how to excel at MDT meetings

By Dr. Giles Maskell

There's a relentless increase in time taken up with multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, but what can you do to get your voice heard, collaborate more effectively, and ensure a positive outcome? Dr. Giles Maskell, a former president of the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists, shares his experiences.

October 29, 2019

ESR celebrates IDoR with free book on sports imaging

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has published a new book on sports imaging in light of the theme of this year's International Day of Radiology (IDoR). It's available for download free-of-charge from 29 October.

October 29, 2019

Breast cancer screening hits 10-year low in Scotland

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Breast cancer screening participation rates in the Edinburgh and Lothian regions of Scotland fell to 69.2% between 2015 and 2018 -- the lowest rate since 2008, according to a 25 October article from Edinburgh Live.

October 28, 2019

How is 3D printing transforming cardiac care?

By Abraham Kim

The potential benefits of 3D printing and its application in cardiovascular medicine are emerging fast, according to an international group of researchers. They have highlighted examples in four core areas in an article published online on 21 October by Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.

October 28, 2019

Ultrasound drives Q3 growth in Philips imaging division

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Royal Philips reported that double-digit growth in sales of ultrasound equipment drove its Diagnosis & Treatment division to 9% growth in revenue for the third quarter after adjustment for currency effects.

October 27, 2019

Telemis reports continued growth in annual revenue

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

PACS vendor Telemis reported growth in annual revenue for 2018-2019, with major contributions from orders for its Intuitus business intelligence software.

October 27, 2019

French breast screening: Too much or 20 years ahead?

By Frances Rylands-Monk

France's breast cancer screening strategy is at a crossroads, with urgent decisions pending about the use of digital breast tomosynthesis and digital second reading of exams. Recent deviation from European norms in quality control, however, could affect patient safety, according to leading educator Dr. Luc Ceugnart.

October 27, 2019

3D Systems, Antleron to collaborate on 3D bioprinting

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

3D printing firm 3D Systems and Belgium-based biotechnology company Antleron will work together to advance their 3D bioprinting research.

October 24, 2019

ESR to host lung cancer roundtable at European Parliament

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Society of Radiology (ESR), the European Respiratory Society, and Lung Cancer Europe will host a breakfast roundtable centered on lung cancer at the European Parliament building in Brussels on 6 November.

October 24, 2019

MR-HIFU is safe, effective for uterine fibroids

By Kate Madden Yee

Dutch researchers have found that MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) is a safe therapy for treating uterine fibroids, with a reintervention rate comparable to that of uterine artery embolization. Study results were published on 15 October in the European Journal of Radiology.

October 24, 2019

Hospital staff injured in MRI accident in Sweden

By Wayne Forrest

Officials at a Swedish hospital have confirmed that a hospital staff member was seriously injured and two security guards sustained minor injuries in an accident on Wednesday involving a mobile MRI scanner.

October 23, 2019

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