Philip Ward

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AuntMinnieEurope.com Women's Imaging Insider

February 1, 2022

Thoracic Imaging

Xenon MRI detects hidden lung damage in long-COVID cases

Hyperpolarized xenon MRI can accurately identify abnormalities in the lungs of long-COVID patients who are experiencing breathlessness, U.K. researchers have reported. When we understand the mechanisms driving these symptoms, we can develop more effective treatments, says chief investigator Prof. Fergus Gleeson.

January 31, 2022

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Week in Review: French fury over sale of x-ray | The magnificent Cesar Pedrosa | Twitter use and virtual congresses

January 27, 2022

Row erupts in France over sale of Bataclan survivor's x-ray

A senior orthopedic surgeon faces legal action and a possible disciplinary charge after attempting to sell an x-ray of a concertgoer who was shot during the 2015 terrorist attack on the Bataclan music venue in Paris, according to media reports.

January 26, 2022

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Week in Review: EuroMinnies finalists come from across Europe | Ranschaert reflects on AI | Imaging advances in prostate cancer

January 20, 2022

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January 19, 2022

Week in Review: Researcher, 51, dies of COVID-19 | Dutch analysis of lung cancer screening | Election fever grips U.K. radiology

January 13, 2022

Scottish researcher Fiona Denison, 51, dies of COVID-19 complications

Prof. Fiona Denison, an obstetrician who had a keen interest in ultrasound, multidisciplinary research, and global health, died on 9 January after contracting COVID-19, according to a statement by the Edinburgh Medical School and reports in the national media.

January 11, 2022

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And then there were 9: Election fever grips U.K. radiology

Nine candidates are standing in this month's election for the top job in U.K. radiology -- president of the Royal College of Radiologists. The contest is already causing quite a stir on social media.

January 10, 2022

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Week in Review: How competent are agency staff? | CT reveals a pharaoh's face | Brain changes in multiple sclerosis

January 6, 2022

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MRI safety panel unveils findings on patient death

An MRI scan that resulted in a patient's death deviated from national recommendations, a Finnish safety investigation has found.

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Do young athletes with low back pain need advanced imaging?

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Structured reporting, AI improve chest x-ray workflows

Dutch team reveals growing acceptance of DBT

By Maryam Payne

Increasing numbers of patients and staff are finding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to be an acceptable screening technique, researchers from Nijmegen have found.

May 7, 2025

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PET scans identify people at early risk for cognitive decline

Amyloid PET scans in people with early signs of Alzheimer’s can identify those at higher risk of progressing to cognitive decline.

May 6, 2025

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Lung POCUS can boost dyspnea diagnosis in emergency setting

By Amerigo Allegretto

Point-of-care lung ultrasound may be useful in the emergency department for diagnosing dyspnea, researchers say.

May 5, 2025

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RCR survey identifies lack of knowledge of AI use

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Less than half of the British public is aware of AI being used in healthcare, according to a survey by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).

May 5, 2025

Study: Screening programs must map immigration demographics

By Maryam Payne

The main immigrant groups served by screening programs should be mapped to increase attendance and address potential inequities in healthcare delivery, according to research from Norway.

May 5, 2025

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German-led team releases findings on Pluvicto therapy

New evidence supports using SPECT/CT scans along with serum PSA levels to evaluate early patient responses to Pluvicto treatment.

May 2, 2025

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Lung MRI comes of age in children

Pediatric lung MRI holds great potential as a radiation-free alternative to CT, offering superior soft-tissue contrast and functional imaging capabilities, according to award-winning research.

May 1, 2025

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Deep learning provides diagnostic boost for knee MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

A new, fast deep learning-based MRI technique shows excellent performance for diagnosing knee injuries, researchers have reported.

April 30, 2025

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Study: LLM software can help improve CT referrals

By Maryam Payne

Human experts outperformed large language model (LLM) decision support software for CT scan referrals, but adopting the tool may still enhance clinical practice, researchers have found.

April 29, 2025

Coroner voices deep concerns over radiology services

A coroner’s report has indicated that an insufficient number of radiologists in England contributed to the death of a 17-year-old amateur boxer at Peterborough City Hospital.

April 29, 2025

The 612-bed Peterborough City Hospital, located about 70 miles north of London, is managed by North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

Displaced Ukrainians at higher risk of advanced breast cancers

By Amerigo Allegretto

Displaced Ukrainian women have double the odds of having advanced-stage breast cancer compared with Polish citizens.

April 28, 2025

Model using liver MRI helps predict cardiac risk

By Maryam Payne

Deep learning applied to liver MRI scan data can predict cardiovascular disease development, a German study has shown.

April 28, 2025

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