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Inquest into baby's death focuses on radiology staff shortages
An investigation into the death of a 9-month-old baby at Northampton General Hospital, U.K., has highlighted serious shortcomings in radiology on-call provision.
January 30, 2024
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Clinical News
Week in Review: Tribute to Jan Bosmans | Award for MSK team in Madrid | Statement on Radiology AI
Dr. Jan Bosmans, PhD, a true luminary in the world of radiology, recently died, and two of his closest friends and colleagues have written a moving tribute to him. Click "Read More" for the details of that story and other top reports of the week.
January 25, 2024
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MRI sheds light on axial spondyloarthritis
In cases of axial spondyloarthritis, always adopt a multidisciplinary approach and interpret images in a clinical context, award-winning Spanish researchers have urged.
January 25, 2024
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Irish radiologist returns to work after 3-week suspension
Dr. Martin Schranz, the senior radiologist suspended by the Health Service Executive just before Christmas, returned to work on 15 January, according to Irish media reports.
January 16, 2024
The HSE is the publicly funded organization providing health and personal social services across Ireland. Photo courtesy of Stephen Barnes / Alamy Stock Photo.
Clinical News
Week in Review: AI reimbursement proves tricky | Irish row rumbles on | Cannabis and the brain
Until reimbursement issues are sorted out, widespread implementation of radiology AI is very unlikely to happen, and industry analyst Sanjay Parekh, PhD, addressed the topic in a recent column. Click "Read More" for our top articles of the week.
January 11, 2024
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Cannabis and the brain: What's the long-term impact?
Researchers in New Zealand have used MRI to evaluate the effects of cannabis on the aging brain. We caught up with Rebecca Lee for an update.
January 9, 2024
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Suspended Irish radiologist refuses to stay silent
Dr. Martin Schranz, the senior Irish radiologist who was suspended by University Hospital Kerry (UHK) just before Christmas, is not keeping a low profile.
January 9, 2024
Management wants to privatize the radiology department at University Hospital Kerry in Tralee, on the west coast of Ireland, according to Dr. Martin Schranz. Photo courtesy of Michael Diggin / Alamy Stock Photo.
Clinical News
Week in Review: Controversy breaks out in Kerry | Lessons of cyberattack | Brain tumors in melanoma cases
After his tweet about an empty hospital vending machine went viral, the end of Dr. Martin Schranz's year took quite a turn. Click "Read More" for more on this story and a roundup of the week's top stories.
January 4, 2024
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Suspension of senior Irish radiologist sparks lively debate
A consultant radiologist in County Kerry has been suspended, and he's convinced this was due to a critical message he shared on social media.
January 2, 2024
Dr. Martin Schranz worked at University Hospital Kerry in Tralee, on the west coast of Ireland, for nearly 15 years. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Cassan / Alamy Stock Photo.
Womens Imaging
Week in Review: DBT-guided biopsies gather pace | Signs and breast imaging | Top 10 articles for 2023
Keep a watchful eye on digital breast tomosynthesis-guided biopsies in 2024. That’s the opinion of researchers in Madrid, who are convinced that these biopsies are fast becoming a more attractive option.
December 21, 2023
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Naveen Sharma reveals how he got over 1M followers
The Instagram phenomenon @theradiologistpage now has more than a million followers. Its creator Dr. Naveen Sharma explains how he built up such a huge following.
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Brady: Europe must act on training and workforce needs
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Italian radiologist faces inquiry after scanning his own cat
By Philip Ward
A radiologist is being investigated after scanning his own cat at a hospital in Aosta, Italy, according to a report in the media.
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Nordic journal posts tribute to Henrik Thomsen
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Prof. Henrik Thomsen has stepped down as chief editor of Acta Radiologica. The journal has posted a tribute to him.
February 6, 2025
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Removing breast density distribution discrepancies pays off
By Philip Ward
A Belgian study has found that remedying the impact of different imaging devices on breast density evaluations is crucial for mitigating biases.
February 6, 2025
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Wearable coil for breast MRI can bring major clinical benefits
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
Supine breast MRI with a lightweight radiofrequency coil vest can provide accurate lesion positioning, Austrian researchers have reported.
February 5, 2025
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How can we improve evaluation of benign breast lesions?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Sonographic imaging descriptors and histopathological diagnoses are essential for more accurate assessment of benign breast lesions.
February 5, 2025
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Christian Loewe talks patient care, Vienna restaurants and running
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Ahead of ECR 2025, Prof. Dr. Christian Loewe explains how radiologists can brush up on their communication skills. He also gives tips on restaurants in Vienna and talks about the value of running.
February 4, 2025
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Tribunal puts focus on alcohol misuse by doctors
By Philip Ward
The case of a senior hospital doctor found unconscious by a nurse after drinking gin before an on-call shift has focused attention on how stress can lead to alcohol abuse and even addiction.
February 4, 2025
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Is herpes infection protective in early Alzheimer’s disease patients?
By Will Morton
In a recent French study with “unexpected” results, patients infected with herpes had fewer signs of brain deposits associated with Alzheimer’s disease than uninfected patients.
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Ultrafast MRI proves value for classifying breast cancers
By Amerigo Allegretto
An ultrafast MRI-based radiomics examination performs just as well as standard MRI and is not dependent on radiologist experience, new research has found.
February 3, 2025
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