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BIR offers free proton therapy webinar
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is offering a free webinar on proton therapy to visitors of its website.
August 22, 2017
Radiology responds in wake of Barcelona attack
By Philip Ward
The medical response to the terrorist attack in Barcelona on 17 August was amazingly quick and effective, said Dr. Lluís Donoso-Bach, PhD. Life in the city is gradually returning to normal, and the European Society of Cardiology's annual congress is still going ahead on 26 August.
August 22, 2017
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Olympic sport of wrestling poses injury challenges
By Philip Ward
Wrestling is a popular global sport, but due to its arduous nature, it has a particularly high injury rate. Shoulder injuries are a major problem for wrestlers, and new research has shed light on the radiological aspects.
August 21, 2017
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X-ray shows blender stuck in woman's hand
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
An x-ray of a woman's hand made the news recently: The blades of an immersion blender were embedded in her flesh.
August 20, 2017
JAMA: PET best option to diagnose ischemic heart disease
By Wayne Forrest
A head-to-head comparison to determine the most accurate modality for diagnosing myocardial ischemia has found that PET outperforms SPECT, coronary CT angiography, and hybrid variations of the three modalities in patients with suspected coronary artery disease, according to a study published online August 16 in JAMA Cardiology.
August 20, 2017
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Saudi-Irish study highlights major differences in MRI practice
By Philip Ward
An investigation of quality management for abdominal and pelvic MRI scans in Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Ireland has shown that staffing issues, variable adherence to local rules and procedures, and lack of policies governing work practices contribute to major fluctuations in clinical practice.
August 17, 2017
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3D-printed blood vessels reproduce patient clots
By Geoffrey Potjewyd
Dutch researchers have created a blood-vessel model that effectively replicates the formation of a blood clot caused by stenosis defects. The team developed a microfluidic blood-vessel model using layered stacks of CT angiography data combined with 3D printing.
August 16, 2017
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Radiologist gives former teacher the gift of life
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A British teacher's former student has thanked her in a most generous and selfless way for his education and helping him to become a radiologist.
August 15, 2017
Fresh gadolinium row breaks out | ISMRM issues advice on MR contrast | Breast screening & social inequality
By Philip Ward
August 15, 2017
Arab Health 2018 adds 8 conferences
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Arab Health Congress will be featuring eight new conferences in 2018 as well as several expansions for its Imaging and Diagnostics conference.
August 15, 2017
New controversy emerges over gadolinium contrast agents
By Frances Rylands-Monk
New guidelines on nephrogenic systemic fibrosis have prompted a strong reaction from radiologists and caused the author to consider revising his recommendations in a bid to restore the peace. He must take full account of a recent ruling on gadolinium-based contrast agents, Dr. Henrik Thomsen said.
August 15, 2017
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AuntMinnieEurope.com Women's Imaging Insider
By Rebekah Moan
August 14, 2017
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