Clinical News: Page 503

Portsmouth x-ray inquiry finds error rate 'acceptable'
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
An investigation of Portsmouth Hospitals National Health Service (NHS) Trust regarding mistakes in checking the x-rays of two patients who later died has found these mistakes were within an acceptable error rate, according to a BBC report.
May 1, 2018
CAD gains momentum for scoring of lung nodules
By Philip Ward
Computer-aided detection (CAD) and risk stratification are useful for excluding lung cancer on thoracic CT, according to Scottish and Dutch researchers. CAD followed by radiology review of suspicious cases is cost-effective and can lead to a 30% reduction in screening costs, they say.
May 1, 2018
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RCR posts new tribute to Dr. George Mackie
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has published a tribute to Dr. George Mackie, the leading interventional radiologist who died in late 2017.
April 30, 2018
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Red tape prevents non-EU radiologists working in U.K.
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A cap on visas for skilled non-European Union medical workers is having a negative impact on radiology recruitment in the U.K., according to a report from BBC News.
April 30, 2018
Researchers use 7-tesla MRI to generate 3D brain maps
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Austrian researchers are using 7-tesla MRI to create precise maps of the brain before surgery to help surgeons avoid damaging vital areas, according to the Austrian Science Fund.
April 30, 2018
10 tips to improve productivity in reporting
By Dr. Giles Maskell
Reporting imaging examinations is an integral part of every radiologist's working life, but how could this task be done more effectively? Dr. Giles Maskell, past president of the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists, has a wealth of experience of reporting, and he shares some practical and creative hints on how to boost productivity.
April 30, 2018
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Austrians boost breast screening sensitivity 'at low cost'
By Frances Rylands-Monk
How can radiologists prevent women with dense breasts from slipping through the screening net? Austrian researchers have achieved good results by combining screening with mammography and ultrasound in a population-based program.
April 29, 2018
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French groups make peace on reimbursement
By Frances Rylands-Monk
After a prolonged battle, France's union of private radiologists signed a three-year agreement over imaging prices on 26 April with the union of health insurers. The settlement paves the way for better control of imaging costs without endangering the future of the discipline.
April 26, 2018
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Median launches new imaging contract research organization
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Imaging software developer Median Technologies has launched its new ImageBank imaging contract research organization (iCRO) for cancer.
April 25, 2018
GE signs image analysis software distribution deal
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has entered into a software license and distribution agreement with a U.K. medical imaging technology company, Feedback Medical.
April 25, 2018
Guerbet to acquire Occlugel microsphere technology
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
French contrast developer Guerbet has signed an agreement to acquire laboratory-stage technology developed by Occlugel for embolization microspheres.
April 25, 2018
MR Solutions launches preclinical CT scanner line
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Preclinical imaging technology developer MR Solutions has launched four new CT scanners designed to operate on their own or attached to its PET and SPECT imaging systems.
April 25, 2018
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