Erik L. Ridley

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Monitoring software enables pediatric dose reduction

The combination of dose monitoring software and continuing education for radiographers/technologists can produce quantifiable reductions in radiation dose delivered to pediatric patients from conventional radiography studies, according to research presented at ECR 2017 in Vienna.

March 14, 2017

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Brain maps aid understanding of human cognition

VIENNA - Detailed brain maps compiled from voxel-based morphometry of brain MR images can yield new insights into human cognition, including evidence that the hippocampus has an important role in executive function, according to a Saturday morning presentation at ECR 2017.

March 3, 2017

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Don't forget color when calibrating imaging displays

VIENNA - While there still isn't a formal standard for ensuring consistent visualization of the type of color used in many imaging modalities, there are steps that can be taken now to calibrate and perform quality assurance for these displays, according to a presentation at ECR 2017.

March 2, 2017

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Software quantifies emphysema on MDCT images

VIENNA - An automated software algorithm can be used to quantify emphysema on MDCT studies, offering radiologists a useful tool for diagnosis and follow-up of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to research presented on Thursday at ECR 2017.

March 1, 2017

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How can radiology departments ensure patient safety?

VIENNA - Radiology departments have a moral, professional, and legal responsibility to protect the safety of patients receiving imaging studies with ionizing radiation. It takes teamwork, however, to meet that critical mandate, according to a talk at ECR 2017.

February 28, 2017

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Spanish group seeks to integrate CAD, PACS

Computer-aided detection (CAD) software and PACS software may not always be integrated in the most user-friendly fashion. A Spanish research group hopes to change that with a new software platform that will make it easier for all hospitals in the region of Galicia to expand their use of CAD.

February 22, 2017

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Ultrasound elevates diagnosis of pulmonary embolism

Adding lung and venous ultrasound into the diagnostic process for pulmonary embolism can yield improved sensitivity and specificity, obviating the need for CT pulmonary angiography in many cases, according to research from Italy that will be published in the March issue of Academic Emergency Medicine.

February 8, 2017

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February 5, 2017

Contrast ultrasound is safe, effective for pediatric patients

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is a safe and likely cost-effective imaging option for pediatric patients, often obviating the need for MRI and CT, according to a study from King's College London in the U.K.

January 26, 2017

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U.K. publishes new standards for teleradiology

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has released updated guidelines for the provision of teleradiology, noting that the latest version contains standards for the sharing of imaging data and for outsourcing reporting of images outside local healthcare organizations.

January 11, 2017

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Dublin team evaluates radiation dose in PSMA PET/CT

Reducing average injected dose and uptake time in prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT can lead to improved patient throughput, according to Irish researchers.

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Belgium moves ahead with novel radiology referral scheme

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Assessing CT image quality: Which method is best?

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CT pearls from Ireland’s top orthopedic hospital

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SPECT/CT identifies prostate cancer patients with poor outcomes

Siemens posts strong revenues for Q4, fiscal year 2024

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Siemens Healthineers posted strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2024 compared with last year.

November 7, 2024

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How can you improve communication of incidental findings?

When incidental findings are documented in both the main body of text and the conclusion of a radiological report, they tend to be appropriately communicated to the general practitioner, a new study has found.

November 7, 2024

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Radiology responds to devastating floods in Spain

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Members of Valencia's radiological community are reeling from the worst flooding experienced by the region for generations. Some people have expressed anger over the lack of preparedness and political leadership.

November 5, 2024

Christiane Kuhl leads tributes to CT pioneer Willi Kalender

The medical imaging community has paid tribute to Prof. Willi Kalender, PhD, the renowned medical physicist. "He is the father of contemporary CT -- and thus of clinical radiology as we know it today," said Prof. Dr. Christiane Kuhl, PhD.

November 5, 2024

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Automated breast ultrasound provides boost for screening

By Amerigo Allegretto

Automated breast ultrasound with remote reading can improve access to breast cancer screening and early detection in low-resource settings, according to researchers.

November 4, 2024

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PET/CT proves value in patients with hyperparathyroidism

A French group has reported that F-18 fluorocholine PET/CT appears to be an effective first-line imaging method in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.

November 4, 2024

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Book launch celebrates lives of global experts in radiology

By Dr. Arpan K. Banerjee

A new book containing 195 biographies of radiology's early pioneers from 38 countries was unveiled at France's national congress, JFR 2024, in Paris.

November 1, 2024

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My identity as a doctor: Why is it such a big deal?

By Dr. Chris Hammond

Medical identity is ingrained into the stories we tell ourselves as professionals, but we may be giving it too much prominence in our lives, writes interventional radiologist Dr. Chris Hammond.

October 31, 2024

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MRI shows poor sleep translates to poor brain health

By Kate Madden Yee

MRI indicates that people in early middle age with poor sleep quality exhibit signs of poor brain health in the form of older brain age later in life.

October 30, 2024

Dutch fraud case puts spotlight on AI arena

A report in the Dutch media about an x-ray AI developer being held in police custody over alleged fraud has focused attention on malpractice in the tech sector and how end users can protect themselves.

October 29, 2024

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Locum doctor struck off for gross misconduct

A locum doctor who told a patient she needed a CT scan "to see if she had a brain" has been erased from the U.K. medical register. The same doctor urinated in a hospital sink twice and ignored COVID-19 protocols.

October 29, 2024

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RCR releases pediatric trauma radiology guidance

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has released a guidance document on pediatric trauma radiology.

October 28, 2024

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