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Irish fears grow over litigation's impact on screening
By Philip Ward
There's a significant risk doctors won't work in Ireland's breast cancer screening service due to fears over being sued for false-negative results, according to a national newspaper article published on 2 July. The future of the service is now in jeopardy, leading experts warn.
July 2, 2019
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Telix signs distribution agreement with Turkish firm
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Telix Pharmaceuticals has signed a distribution agreement with Eczacıbaşı-Monrol of Istanbul.
July 2, 2019
3D-printed guides optimize pelvic tumor surgery
By Abraham Kim
Using 3D-printed surgical guides based on CT scans enabled researchers from Spain to improve the accuracy of, and potentially reduce operating times for, the surgical removal of pelvic tumors in a new study, presented at the recent Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery 2019 congress in Rennes, France.
July 2, 2019
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Where are we now on gadolinium uptake in the brain?
By Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD
Researchers are striving to understand how and why gadolinium is retained. Studies focus on MRI contrast agents' in vivo stability, how gadolinium crosses biological barriers, the chemical form of the retained compounds, and the relationship between compounds and local image hyperintensities, writes the Maverinck.
July 2, 2019
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JFR 2019 reveals expanded international focus
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The French Society of Radiology has announced plans to develop the international coverage at its annual meeting, Journées Francophones de Radiologie Diagnostique et Interventionnelle (JFR) 2019, to be held in Paris in October.
July 1, 2019
Sonographer regulation divides opinion in England
By Philip Ward
Do unregulated sonographers pose a threat to patient safety? That's the suggestion of a long-awaited report by the Professional Standards Authority into the regulation of sonographers in England. The Royal College of Radiologists has voiced strong concerns about the issue.
July 1, 2019
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Cinematic rendering illuminates postmortem CTA
By Abraham Kim
Researchers from Belgium have used the highly photorealistic visualization provided by cinematic rendering technology to enhance their understanding of CT angiography (CTA) scans during postmortem analysis, according to an article recently published online in Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging.
July 1, 2019
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Staff under fire for performing x-rays on corpse
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
At least 11 medical professionals from a hospital in India are under investigation for acquiring 10 x-ray exams on a patient after his death, according to a recent report from Medical Dialogues.
June 30, 2019
Belgians issue conebeam CT dose guide
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Researchers from Belgium have developed a pediatric radiation dose assessment guide covering five types of conebeam CT scanners used for dental and maxillofacial exams, which they outlined in an article published online on 1 July in European Radiology.
June 30, 2019
AR helps transform minimally invasive surgery
By Abraham Kim
A team from a leading London facility has used an augmented reality (AR) headset to examine CT images alongside an endoscopic video of patient anatomy while simulating minimally invasive surgery. The technology led to improved operating times and surgical proficiency.
June 30, 2019
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Carestream goes green with new packaging, recycling
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Carestream Health is converting to the use of corrugated trays for its Carestream DryView laser imaging films.
June 27, 2019
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BIR supports plan for patient-safe radiation
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) has endorsed a recommendation that healthcare facilities form image optimizations teams (IOTs) to help raise awareness and lead the education of staff about radiation safety.
June 27, 2019
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