Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
Anger has been building steadily among the French medical imaging community since the publication of a strategic plan for radiology by two government bodies in mid-July. Many radiologists gave a strong display of their opposition on 1 October.
The national French congress, JFR, runs from 3 to 6 October. The impact of the strike action and the next step look certain to be discussed vigorously in the corridors, cafes, and bars of the Palais des Congrès de Paris. We’ll bring you further reports from the meeting over the next week or so.
The value of physical patient examinations -- or clinical exams, as they are sometimes called -- is a hot topic in medicine. Regular columnist Dr. Paul McCoubrie has joined the debate, and you can find out his viewpoint in a new commentary.
The annual scientific meeting of the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) wrapped up last weekend, and two studies on transgender breast care caught our attention. As one presenter emphasized, it’s increasingly important to be informed about breast imaging considerations in this population and to provide comprehensive, inclusive care.
In other news, researchers evaluated data from the Swedish Mammography Screening Programme and found that women who skip their first breast cancer screening appointment are 40% more likely to die from the disease later in life.
Finally, we bring you a news report from this week’s American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Francisco. A team from the world-famous Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, U.K., presented significant results of a phase III clinical trial on the treatment of locally advanced throat cancer. For extensive coverage of the ASTRO event, head over to AuntMinnie.
Philip Ward
Editor in Chief
AuntMinnieEurope.com
