Erik L. Ridley

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AuntMinnieEurope.com PACS Insider

December 9, 2015

Virtual reality shows promise for remote image reads

Remote interpretation of imaging studies often means using a mobile device with a small screen. But virtual reality technology can overcome those limitations and offer an immersive image viewing environment without sacrificing image quality, Greek researchers reported at RSNA 2015 in Chicago.

December 9, 2015

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WhatsApp enables teleultrasound in Nigeria

Patients in rural areas of Nigeria may not have ready access to experts for potentially lifesaving consultations on complicated ultrasound exams. Fortunately, there's an app for that.

November 5, 2015

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Ultrasound shows thyroid cancer spike after Fukushima

Just as many had feared, the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in March 2011 has sparked a sharp increase in thyroid cancer among children and adolescents in the area, according to a study published online in Epidemiology. And more cases may be lurking.

October 22, 2015

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October 7, 2015

How workload analysis can unlock efficiency gains

In today's high-stress radiology environment, efficiency is vital, and managers now appear to be turning to detailed productivity analysis to help determine the optimal structure for job plans, U.K. researchers have reported in an article published online in the Journal of Digital Imaging.

October 7, 2015

Smartphone use in London raises security concerns

Physicians often make use of their smartphones for clinical purposes and to consult with colleagues, but many are using the devices to send patient information -- including photos of imaging studies -- via insecure messaging methods, according to a new London report published online in BMJ Innovations.

October 7, 2015

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September 15, 2015

Online radiology atlas uses PACS model to aid learning

The modern radiologist works on PACS workstations in their clinical practice. So why not use a workstation-like interface to learn many of the crucial skills needed to be a radiologist? That's the theory behind Imaging Anatomy, an interactive online atlas.

September 15, 2015

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New research needed to guide patient portal development

Online patient portals can offer major benefits, but they are not being developed with sufficient consistency and speed, say Dutch researchers, who have focused on how to overcome the challenges of implementing these portals.

September 14, 2015

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Who will get rich out of radiology AI?

Most productivity gains from AI will go to employers, vendors, and private-equity firms rather than employed radiologists, and as AI redefines roles, radiologists should seek equity, specialize, or pivot, according to a new opinion piece.

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Norway shows the way on addressing overuse of medical imaging

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Strategic plan for radiology leads to strong protests in France

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MRI proves value in tricky renal cases

MRI can play a central role in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant renal tumoral masses, French researchers have reported.

September 17, 2024

How to reduce contrast media waste in CT operations

The use of CT iodinated contrast media must be optimized to limit its environmental impact, according to research presented at the International Society for Computed Tomography meeting.

September 17, 2024

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The remarkable legacy of Austria's Guido Holzknecht

By Dr. Adrian Thomas

Austrian pioneer Guido Holzknecht published the first book devoted to chest radiology. History expert Dr. Adrian Thomas explains why medical imaging owes him a huge debt.

September 16, 2024

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Photon-counting CT reduces radiation in lung transplant cases

Ultralow-dose photon-counting CT is a promising tool for repeat follow-up exams in lung transplant patients, Viennese researchers have reported.

September 16, 2024

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Radiotracer for kidney cancer performs well in phase III trial

A PET radiotracer that detects clear-cell renal cell carcinoma proved safe and highly effective in a clinical trial conducted at 36 research hospitals across nine countries.

September 13, 2024

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Mevion, Nelco to partner on proton therapy

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Mevion Medical Systems and Nelco Worldwide are collaborating on the faster adoption of proton therapy.

September 13, 2024

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Hyperfine plans to use Swoop MR system on astronauts

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Hyperfine has announced plans to work with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to assess the brains of astronauts before and after spaceflight.

September 13, 2024

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Team Madrid seeks to minimize radiation dose in spine x-ray

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

A single-exposure x-ray system allows optimization of radiation dose in spinal exams and has great potential for reducing artifacts, Spanish researchers insist.

September 12, 2024

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Radiologist faces strong criticism in negligence case

By Amerigo Allegretto

A radiologist exhibited a "lackadaisical attitude" and did not show compassion when informed of a patient's burns due to a radiofrequency ablation, according to a media report in Malaysia.

September 11, 2024

AI helps out with spotting interval breast cancers

By Erik L. Ridley

A new study from Cambridge in the U.K. has assessed performance characteristics of AI software in identifying and localizing interval breast cancers.

September 11, 2024

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Hospital doctor gets struck off for fraud

A clinician who defrauded the U.K. health service of £50,000 (€59,200) by submitting false time sheets has been struck off. Another recent tribunal issued a warning to a radiologist over care quality.

September 10, 2024

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Serac highlights first patient imaged with SPECT agent

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Serac Healthcare and the University of Exeter are highlighting that the first patient has been scanned with a novel molecular SPECT imaging agent.

September 10, 2024

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