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Fresh data emerge on pulmonary embolism in COVID-19 patients

Pulmonary embolism occurs most often in COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit, followed by those treated on general wards and the emergency room, Dutch authors have reported. Also, pulmonary embolism is more commonly located in peripheral rather than central pulmonary arteries, which suggests local thrombosis plays a major role.

May 10, 2021

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Week in Review: What angry patients say about radiologists | Is U.K. radiology facing a mass exodus? | Drive for standardization in prostate MRI

May 6, 2021

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May 3, 2021

London group strives for simplicity and accessibility in prostate MRI

How can you standardize prostate MRI protocols across a hospital network? Researchers from University College London have provided some much-needed answers in a new study.

May 3, 2021

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Is a mass exodus imminent for U.K. radiology?

Fears are growing that large numbers of U.K. doctors will leave the National Health Service over the coming months, but there is no evidence yet that radiology is suffering a mass exodus, the Royal College of Radiologists has reported.

May 3, 2021

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Week in Review: U.K. radiology's crisis deepens | Lifting the lid on gaslighting | Pareidolia comes under scrutiny

April 29, 2021

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Austrian startup collects rising star award for imaging industry

A Vienna company that develops artificial intelligence-based software for the diagnosis of musculoskeletal diseases, ImageBiopsy Lab, has won the Best New Radiology Vendor award in the 2021 EuroMinnies. We interview Dr. Richard Ljuhar, CEO and co-founder of ImageBiopsy Lab.

April 28, 2021

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U.K. radiology's looming crisis deepens in COVID-19 pandemic

The U.K. radiologist workforce is now short-staffed by 33% and needs at least another 1,939 consultants to meet safe staffing levels and pre-COVID-19 levels of demand for scans, according to a new census published on 28 April by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists.

April 27, 2021

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Ever heard of neck Vader, Davy Jones pelvis, or Shaun the Sheep diverticula?

Keeping in mind movie characters like Darth Vader, Davy Jones, and Shaun the Sheep can boost fun and productivity in radiology reporting and be a useful training tool, say Spanish radiologists. They've studied pareidolia -- a form of pattern recognition in which an image looks like an object or a creature -- and they've shared 11 examples for you to savor.

April 26, 2021

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Global survey on COVID-19 imaging scoops award for top paper

How was imaging used across the world in the first wave of the pandemic? To answer this question, three authors from Serbia, Croatia, and France carried out a survey of 50 radiology departments in 33 countries. They won the Scientific Paper of the Year award in the 2021 EuroMinnies.

April 25, 2021

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EUSOBI puts focus on assisted reproductive technologies

There's an urgent need to cast light on the link between assisted reproductive technologies and breast cancer risk, researchers noted at the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual congress.

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Will AI lead to merger of radiology and pathology?

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U.K. newspaper exposes scandal of European radiologist

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Missed previous mammography screening linked to worse disease outcomes

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SERAM reaffirms value of imaging for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Spanish Society of Breast Radiology (SERAM) is emphasizing the importance of breast imaging and the work of Dr. Pilar Manchón.

October 18, 2024

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ESR reveals 12% rise in abstracts for ECR 2025

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

ECR 2025 has received over 8,500 abstracts during the initial submission phase, according to the ESR.

October 18, 2024

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Mammography's landscape continues to evolve in Europe

By Dr. Eva Pallwein-Prettner

When navigating the latest breast screening recommendations and the dynamic landscape in Europe, clarity is paramount for both patients and healthcare providers, writes Dr. Eva Pallwein-Prettner.

October 18, 2024

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It's time to embrace authenticity, RCR blogger says

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

In a blog posted by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), a radiologist has talked openly about his working life as a gay man.

October 16, 2024

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New guidelines cover theranostics for brain tumors

The use of somatostatin receptor PET imaging and therapy in meningiomas is on the rise, and new recommendations can help pave the way to improved outcomes for patients.

October 16, 2024

AI performs well triaging lung x-rays in real-world settings

AI-assisted triage of lung x-rays using commercially available software can help reduce turnaround times in real-world settings by 77%.

October 16, 2024

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Trainee radiologists go on strike in Brussels

Trainee radiologists at Brussels University Hospital have gone on strike to protest about a lack of adequate supervision. Senior colleagues support the action.

October 15, 2024

Brussels University Hospital (HUB) includes the Erasmus Hospital, the Jules Bordet Institute, and the Queen Fabiola University Children's Hospital. Photo courtesy of the HUB.

Radiology's G7 forum goes ahead in Venice

The first meeting of the radiological societies making up the G7 bloc took place in Venice from 10 to 13 October. The focus was on sustainability, AI, imaging the elderly, workforce and burnout, and the future.

October 15, 2024

The Ateneo Veneto, founded in 1812 and the oldest cultural institute still operating in Venice, was chosen as the venue for 'R7 – Radiology International Forum of Scientific Societies of Radiology.' Photo courtesy of SIRM and Prof. Emanuele Neri.

Ranschaert, Morozov pound the pavement in Pisa

Two AuntMinnieEurope.com editorial advisory board members took a short break from their busy schedules during the Annual Meeting of the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics (EuSoMII) to enjoy a run together.

October 14, 2024

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ESCR researchers unveil data on extracardiac findings

By Kate Madden Yee

Clinically significant extracardiac findings are common on CT and MRI and are especially associated with exam indication and patient age, say researchers from the European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology (ESCR).

October 14, 2024

Mammogram reads improve when arranged from low to high breast density

By Amerigo Allegretto

Screening mammography exams arranged from low to high breast density can boost radiologists' interpretation performance.

October 11, 2024

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Radiologist testifies in U.K. murder trial

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

A leading U.K. pediatric radiologist has given evidence in the trial of a couple accused of killing their two-year-old daughter, according to national media reports.

October 10, 2024

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