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Radiology Education

RCR announces changes to FRCR Part 2B exam

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has elaborated on the changes it will make to the CR2B exam from June 2025 onward.

December 18, 2024

Bracco launches 'mini' Varibar packaging

Bracco Imaging S.p.A subsidiary Bracco Diagnostics has released "mini" packaging for its Varibar (barium sulfate) oral suspension.

December 17, 2024

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Carestream secures radiology contract in Algeria

Carestream has secured a distribution contract for its radiology, cardiology, urology, endoscopy, and pharmaceutical offerings with BSF Medical.

December 17, 2024

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Materialise updates Mimics software

3D printing firm Materialise has launched an updated version of its Mimics platform.

December 16, 2024

Nuclear Medicine

NorthStar and Ariceum sign Ac-225 supply deal

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes will supply biotech company Ariceum Therapeutics with actinium-225 (Ac-225).

December 16, 2024

Exo unveils SweepAI upgrades for Exo Iris

Exo has launched its latest SweepAI advancements for Exo Iris.

December 16, 2024

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Spanish researchers excel in RSNA 2024 poster hall

Two research teams from Spain and one from the U.K. received prestigious magna cum laude awards for their e-poster presentations at RSNA 2024.

December 13, 2024

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Philips expands partnership with Sim&Cure

Philips is expanding its strategic partnership with Sim&Cure, a provider of advanced digital systems for neurovascular therapy.

December 13, 2024

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Artificial Intelligence

Sectra reports record orders for Q2

Medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra's order bookings for the second quarter surpassed SEK 4 billion (347 million euros).

December 13, 2024

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Radiology Education

EBR unveils 2025 schedule for EDiR

The European Board of Radiology (EBR) has released the preliminary calendar for the 2025 European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) exams.

December 11, 2024

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GEHC reveals plans to acquire Belgium’s icometrix

GE HealthCare (GEHC) has agreed to acquire icometrix, the Leuven-based developer of AI software for analysis of neurological disorders on brain MRI exams.

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Dutch study proposes method for developing pediatric DRLs

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Major shake-up looms for AI platform sector

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French expert shows how to reduce contrast media waste

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Study: Starting breast screening at 40 is cost-effective

By Amerigo Allegretto

Starting breast cancer screening at age 40 is tied to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare spending on treatment, new research has found.

January 8, 2025

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How do clinicians perceive use of AI to triage brain MRI?

New research from a top London hospital suggests that AI can be implemented effectively to triage MRI scans of the brain to streamline the patient pathway and also relieve clinician workload.

January 7, 2025

Paola Clauser takes the editor's chair at ESR journal

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Dr. Paola Clauser is to take over from Prof. Luis Marti-Bonmati as editor in chief of Insights into Imaging, the ESR journal that has just celebrated its 15th anniversary.

January 7, 2025

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5 more radiology cartoons to make you smile

A good leader is like a shepherd, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow. To kick off 2025, Dr. Paul McCoubrie has got 5 more cartoons and rules of radiology.

January 6, 2025

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Imaging makes clinical progress in hip and bony pelvis

By Dr. Rajesh Botchu

It's time to brush up your knowledge of the hip and the bony pelvis, which are among the most common anatomical sites imaged in clinical practice, urges Dr. Rajesh Botchu.

January 6, 2025

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MRI method shows therapy impact in lung transplant cases

By Kate Madden Yee

A novel technique for MRI lung scanning highlights the effects of treatment for compromised lung function in transplant patients, a U.K. research team has reported.

January 3, 2025

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AI algorithm harmonizes MRI data from different vendors

By Kate Madden Yee

A novel machine-learning algorithm used with MRI can harmonize brain volumetric data for patients undergoing Alzheimer's disease assessment.

January 2, 2025

Virtual reality initiates a paradigm shift in learning

Applying virtual reality and augmented reality technology to abdominal ultrasound exams can boost the spatial understanding and procedural skills of trainees.

December 19, 2024

Ultrasound is an operator-dependent technique, the success of which rests on good training. All figures courtesy of Dr. Pasquale Maria Parrella et al and ESR EPOS database.

8 steps to creating 3D printed models from CT scans

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

The emergence of 3D printed models costing as little as €20 each represents a sustainable way of enhancing surgical planning and medical communication.

December 19, 2024

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Ultrahigh-field MRI, medicolegal and safety topics dominate

The clinical potential of 11.7T MRI, along with medicolegal investigations and patient safety, feature strongly in Aunt Minnie Europe's 2024 list of 10 most popular articles.

December 18, 2024

Rome radiologists face prospect of legal action

Three senior radiologists and a cardiologist in Rome are likely to have to stand trial for the care they gave to crime journalist Andrea Purgatori, according to the Italian media.

December 17, 2024

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ChatGPT promising as support tool for researchers getting started in AI

By Amerigo Allegretto

ChatGPT could serve as an academic reference tool for early-career radiologists and researchers.

December 17, 2024

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