Cynthia E. Keen[email protected]Clinical NewsMobile phone photos of x-ray tested for teleradiologyThe first clinical use of teleradiology in the late 1970s and early 1980s began with video photographs transmitted by telephone. Could the same concept, updated with digital images from mobile phones, be used today when no radiologists or teleradiology systems are available?October 22, 2012Clinical NewsSirtex Medical promotes colorectal cancer study resultsAustralian company Sirtex Medical is promoting the outcomes of a clinical trial in which patients with inoperable metastatic colorectal cancer predominantly affecting the liver who received radioembolization with SIR-Spheres survived twice as long as patients who only received best supportive care alone.October 22, 2012Clinical News10-year prostate cancer outcomes show rad therapy's benefitTen-year clinical outcomes for prostate cancer patients participating in a trial comparing postoperative radiotherapy with observation only show that patients who were irradiated had significantly improved biochemical progression-free survival and local control.October 18, 2012Clinical NewsPET/CT-MR imaging offers advantages for oncology imagingTrimodality PET/CT-MR imaging using a novel system to shuttle patients between scanners offers new insights into the diagnosis of cancer patients. How the configuration is being used at the University Hospital Zurich is described in an 8 October article in Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology, and Medicine.October 18, 2012Imaging InformaticsAuntMinnieEurope.com Healthcare Informatics InsiderOctober 3, 2012Clinical NewsTelecardiology network assists emergencies in ItalyA telecardiology service for a region in southwestern Italy is directing patients needing cardiovascular emergency care faster to hospitals. It's also keeping individuals who are experiencing "false alarms" out of hospitals and contributing to better resource utilization of emergency healthcare.October 3, 2012Clinical NewsFat bodies may aid survival for gastric cancer patientsBeing fat or obese may be a benefit for gastric cancer patients who undergo adjuvant chemotherapy, according to a study from Turkey published online on 18 September in the European Journal of Cancer Care.September 27, 2012Clinical NewsNew patient dose statistics generate discussionThe radiation dose from x-ray exams and fluoroscopic imaging procedures declined on average by 10% between 2005 and 2010, according to the latest survey results of the U.K. National Patient Dose Database. Whether this statistic reflects greater patient safety awareness or increasing use of lower-dose modalities is not known.September 24, 2012Clinical NewsImage Gently expands dose reduction campaign to digital x-rayThe Image Gently radiation dose reduction campaign has launched a new initiative targeting the most common imaging exam of all: radiography. The group's new Back to Basics initiative, launched today, is intended to strengthen radiation protection in children as radiography shifts from analog film to digital x-ray.September 17, 2012Radiology EducationRadiology e-learning program extends reach throughout ItalyA Web-based radiology course using electronic-learning technology has been organized at 20 medical schools in Italy. It's proving affordable and popular, and no implementation difficulties have occurred, according to an article published online 20 August in the European Journal of Radiology.September 5, 2012Previous PagePage 5 of 22Next PageTop StoriesCTCT, MRI reveal hidden brain changes linked to increased fall riskThe changes can be indications of cerebrovascular disease, which is associated with future stroke, dementia, and higher mortality rates.Artificial IntelligenceReport: Leadership proves central to integration of radiology AIArtificial IntelligenceHow accurate are AI-generated depictions of radiologists?Medicolegal issuesHospital doctor gets struck off for serious misconductOrganized Radiology IssuesEntire interventional radiology team resigns at Sydney hospital
