Philip Ward

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Week in Review: Rappers steal the show at JFR | 11.7T MRI of pumpkins | Beets-Tan on cancer imaging

October 14, 2021

11.7T MRI scanner produces 1st images in time for Halloween

An all-European machine dubbed "the most powerful MRI scanner in the world" has delivered its first images: a pumpkin scanned at 11.7 tesla. The plan now is to move on to patients, says Dr. Denis Le Bihan, PhD, who came up with the idea over 20 years ago.

October 12, 2021

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Week in Review: Ranschaert on data breaches | New Dutch breast MRI findings | Canon to have no onsite presence at RSNA

October 7, 2021

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Teleconsultations require care but can add value postpandemic

Many radiation oncology appointments can be completed effectively using the telephone or telehealth, with only a relatively small number of these requiring subsequent face-to-face appointments, a new study has found.

October 4, 2021

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Week in Review: Face-to-face congresses vs. e-learning | Tribunal bans interventional radiologist | 7-month delay deemed unacceptable

September 30, 2021

Tribunal finds radiologist guilty of misconduct over prescribing

An interventional radiologist who prescribed anabolic steroids, testosterone, and growth hormones has been suspended for 20 months, according to Australian media reports.

September 27, 2021

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Dose reduction in breast imaging | 10 cases of trainee errors | Predatory journals run rife

September 23, 2021

10 new cases highlight trainees' reporting errors

Two researchers have presented detailed analysis of 10 cases involving errors by radiology trainees in their preliminary reports during out-of-hours cover. The authors' aim is to reframe mistakes into a learning opportunity for others and provide practical suggestions on how to reduce future errors.

September 20, 2021

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Athlete narrowly avoids MRI accident at Tokyo Paralympics

A serious adverse event almost occurred in the MRI scanning suite during the recent Paralympic Games in Tokyo, chief radiologist Dr. Yukihisa Saida has revealed. The incident indicates the importance of finding out exactly what materials an artificial limb is made from.

September 19, 2021

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Week in Review: Should you opt for 1.5T or 3T MRI? | How to assess the value of a life | New U.K. data on lung cancer screening

September 16, 2021

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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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Abdominal pain? Consider fishbones

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Christiane Kuhl endorses DRG's new women’s health campaign

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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

@TheFrenchRadiologist shows the way on social media

By Claudia Tschabuschnig

Dr. Sophie-Hélène Zaimi, known on social media as @TheFrenchRadiologist, has over 143,000 followers on Instagram. She explains what it takes to build up such a large following.

March 24, 2025

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7-tesla MRI technique proves effective in epilepsy

By Kate Madden Yee

A 7-tesla MRI method is showing clinical promise for identifying microscopic differences in patients' brains that cause drug-resistant epilepsy.

March 24, 2025

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ML-based system predicts x-ray service times

A team in Italy has developed a real-time machine-learning (ML) system that can predict x-ray service times in emergency departments.

March 21, 2025

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What makes medical students choose a career in radiology?

By Maryam Payne

In an interview with the German Roentgen Society conducted at ECR 2025, medical students Fadi Matar and Johannes Wörsdörfer reveal why they're interested in radiology.

March 21, 2025

Johannes Wörsdörfer (left) and Fadi Matar gained firsthand experience in the world of radiology at ECR 2025. Courtesy of Johannes Wörsdörfer and DRG.

Do radiologists trust mammography AI software?

By Erik L. Ridley

A large-scale trial on the use of mammography AI software in a breast cancer screening program has found recalls were lower when cases were flagged by AI.

March 20, 2025

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Trial date set for radiologists facing manslaughter charges

An initial hearing will take place in Rome on 19 September for the three radiologists and one cardiologist from La Sapienza University Hospital who are being prosecuted for manslaughter.

March 19, 2025

Founded in 1303, La Sapienza is one of the world's oldest universities. Human and clinical anatomy is one of its specialist areas.

Study: AI still not ready for routine use in mammography

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Breast AI software performed less well than human readers by recording a higher recall rate and significantly more missed cancers, U.K. researchers have found.

March 19, 2025

Salman Qureshi on building a new life and career overseas

By Claudia Tschabuschnig

Neuroradiologist Dr. Salman Qureshi talks about his relocation from the U.K. to the Middle East, his passion for education, and his remarkable weight loss and social media journey.

March 18, 2025

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Microultrasound matches MRI in predicting prostate tumor volume

By Amerigo Allegretto

Microultrasound may be a suitable alternative to MRI for predicting pathological tumor volume in prostate cancer lesions.

March 18, 2025

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CTC for colorectal cancer screening is at an 'inflection point'

By Kate Madden Yee

The use of CT colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer screening is at an "inflection point" after its U.S. Medicare reimbursement approval in 2024.

March 17, 2025

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Hair extensions and MRI: To scan or not to scan?

By Maryam Payne

An incident has focused attention on how to maximize the safety of patients with hair extensions who are referred for an MRI examination.

March 17, 2025

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Ultrasound-guided fluoro for kidney stones cuts radiation dose

By Kate Madden Yee

Fluoroscopy-assisted ultrasound guidance for mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures in children is safer and more effective than fluoroscopy alone.

March 17, 2025

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