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EUSOBI issues new guidance on breast ultrasound
By Rebekah Moan
The European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) has released a new set of guidelines for breast ultrasound. Among the key recommendations is that ultrasound alone is not sufficient for breast screening, despite the limitations of mammography
August 23, 2018
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Purchase delays affect IBA's 6-month results
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Proton therapy developer Ion Beam Applications (IBA) is blaming "low revenue recognition" for a double-digit dip in revenue in the first half of 2018.
August 22, 2018
New AI algorithm identifies small lung tumors on CT scans
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Researchers from Florida have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of detecting even tiny lung tumors on CT scans with approximately 95% accuracy.
August 22, 2018
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MRI links lifestyle factors to stroke, dementia risk
By Wayne Forrest
Using MRI, researchers found that lifestyle factors can increase the risk of stroke and dementia later in life among young adults with no clinical evidence of cerebrovascular disease and a seemingly healthy cardiovascular risk profile. The study was published in the August 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
August 22, 2018
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Philips to debut Epiq CVx scanners at ESC 2018 congress
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Royal Philips, the parent company of Philips Healthcare, said it will introduce Epiq CVx, a line of new cardiovascular ultrasound scanners, at the upcoming European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting in Munich.
August 21, 2018
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Be alert for drug mules | How to cut waiting times for MRI reports | Swedes address patient anxiety over PET/CT
By Philip Ward
August 21, 2018
Report: English hospital group spent millions on MRI
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Prior to its recent decision to move MRI services in-house, the County Durham and Darlington National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust in the U.K. had been spending approximately 2.5 million pounds (2.8 million euros) annually on an MRI services contract, according to a report on 20 August in The Northern Echo.
August 21, 2018
Holloway completes Copenhagen Iron Man
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
AuntMinnieEurope.com columnist Steve Holloway completed the legendary KMD Ironman Copenhagen event on Sunday 19 August. He recorded a personal best time of 12 hours 22 minutes and 34 seconds.
August 21, 2018
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Concealed drug packets can have fatal complications
By Philip Ward
When it comes to potential drug mules, it's vital to remain vigilant and become familiar with where the packets may be hidden and how they appear on both CT and x-ray images, according to new research.
August 21, 2018
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AuntMinnieEurope.com MRI Insider
By Philip Ward
August 20, 2018
U.K. audit shows how to improve MRI waiting times
By Philip Ward
A comprehensive audit conducted over three years at a teaching hospital in southwest England has pinpointed the factors behind a significant improvement in waiting times for reports following MRI in suspected cases of occult femoral neck fracture.
August 20, 2018
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Kromek adds to customer list
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiation detection technology firm Kromek has secured two contracts worth a total of $1 million (870,000 euros) with a new OEM customer and an existing bone mineral densitometry customer.
August 19, 2018
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