Clinical News: Page 568

8 ways to boost accuracy in lateral chest x-rays
By Philip Ward
A clear understanding of normal thoracic anatomy and appearances on a lateral chest radiograph, along with a systematic approach for reviewing cases, can increase confidence with interpretation, according to U.K. researchers who have developed an eight-point plan to help the process.
July 12, 2017
Strickland warns of radioisotope shortages | French molecular research | Gadolinium contrast update
By Philip Ward
July 11, 2017
RCR warns over post-Brexit radioisotope access
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is seriously concerned about continued access to radioisotopes if the U.K. leaves the European Atomic Energy Community treaty as a result of Brexit.
July 11, 2017
Varian brings Edge radiosurgery system to Georgia
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Varian Medical Systems announced that the Research Institute of Clinical Medicine in Tbilisi, Georgia, has begun clinical treatments with its Edge radiosurgery system.
July 11, 2017
Why Brexit may cause severe radioisotope shortages
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Deep concerns are emerging among imaging and oncology specialists that Brexit and the U.K.'s subsequent withdrawal from the European Atomic Energy Community treaty will have a huge impact on nuclear medicine services. Unless issues are resolved soon, cancer patients will suffer, they say.
July 11, 2017
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AuntMinnieEurope.com Molecular Imaging Insider
By Wayne Forrest
July 10, 2017
DOPA-PET can alter brain tumor therapy decisions
By Wayne Forrest
The use of the radiopharmaceutical fluorine-18 dihydroxyphenylalanine (F-18 DOPA) with PET imaging can lead to beneficial changes in management plans for patients with brain tumors, according to a study presented by French researchers at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging meeting.
July 10, 2017
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Fuji completes installations at Addenbrooke's
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems has installed seven FDR Go mobile x-ray units in the radiology department at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, U.K.
July 10, 2017
Germany approves Radiology Protection Act
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The German Parliament has given its official approval to the country's first Radiological Protection Act, according to an article on the German Radiological Society website.
July 10, 2017
3D ultrasound quantifies subclinical atherosclerosis
By Erik L. Ridley
While detecting subclinical atherosclerosis is useful, quantifying the plaque burden is even more valuable. A 3D vascular ultrasound method can reliably perform this task and help estimate cardiovascular risk, according to research published in the 18 July issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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AuntMinnie editor Eric Barnes dies
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
AuntMinnie.com International Editor Eric Barnes died on July 5 after a brief illness.
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Gadolinium: PRAC modifies advice on contrast agents
By Philip Ward
After taking a long, hard, second look at the safety data of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents, the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) of the European Medicines Agency is backing off slightly from its prior recommendation that several gadolinium-based agents be pulled from the market.
July 9, 2017
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