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Week in Review: Imaging adds to evidence of long COVID | Why 3D printing can be like magic | Wraps come off wide-bore MRI scanner

November 19, 2020

Magic in our hands: 3D printing comes of age

3D printing is set to play an increasingly important role in clinical practice due to the wide range of applications for surgical planning and therapy as well as education and training in different branches of medicine, researchers from Serbia have reported.

November 18, 2020

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10 golden rules on ultrasound hygiene

Infection prevention and control measures for ultrasound must be implemented to avoid contamination, and this includes rules on hand hygiene, decontamination of machines, and regular deep cleaning of the ultrasound room's surfaces and ancillary equipment, according to a European Society of Radiology position statement.

November 15, 2020

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Week in Review: Will large congresses return in 2021? | Visionary new report from U.K. | Counting COVID-19's hidden costs

November 12, 2020

Achenbach speaks on future of congresses and CT

Next August's annual congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is to be held virtually, not face-to-face in London, ESC President Prof. Dr. Stephan Achenbach has confirmed. In an exclusive interview, he reveals why the ESC made this decision so early and shares his views on CT's role in COVID-19 cases, collaboration with radiology, and the work of his research team.

November 10, 2020

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Radiology takes stock of its role in combatting COVID-19

Sunday's International Day of Radiology paid tribute to the radiologists, radiographers, and support staff who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic. Imaging teams came together to raise awareness and celebrate the vital role of radiology, as well as to reflect on how the profession has changed this year. Our roundup includes the photographic highlights.

November 9, 2020

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Week in Review: Can IT firms do more for radiology? | Oudkerk speaks on COVID-19's vascular aspects | Lack of IV access causes CT delays

November 5, 2020

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RIS firms must give more support to radiology, urges RCR

Tech companies -- particularly radiology information system (RIS) providers -- must improve data presentation for radiologists so they can put their case better to management about the significant workforce shortages facing the specialty, according to a new report from the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).

November 4, 2020

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Top tips for MRI infection control in COVID-19 era

A resourceful team of researchers has developed a simple, low-cost MRI bore cleaning kit to minimize the risk of COVID-19 cross-infection. Unable to find definitive guidance or suitable commercial products, the group has decided to push ahead with its own solution in an attempt to ensure patient safety.

November 2, 2020

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November 1, 2020

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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

Do nonmass breast lesion features signal malignancy?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Some nonmass breast lesion characteristics on ultrasound exams can be considered suspicious for malignancy, researchers have found.

November 14, 2024

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New details emerge on identity of Dutch AI fraud suspect

A national newspaper in the Netherlands has revealed more information about the x-ray AI entrepreneur who is still being held in police custody over alleged fraud.

November 13, 2024

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Price rises loom large for contrast media users

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

The prospect of a substantial hike in the price of contrast media has edged closer after the European Council approved a revised EU directive on urban wastewater treatment.

November 12, 2024

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Study casts doubt on accuracy of outsourced reports

Outsourced radiology reports significantly underreport many key elements of abdominal CT scans when compared to the reports of inhouse radiologists, a U.K. study has found.

November 11, 2024

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Dark-field x-ray detects bone changes related to osteoporosis

Dark-field x-ray imaging can provide insights into bone microstructure and may have a role in assessing osteoporosis, according to a research group from Munich, Germany.

November 11, 2024

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U.K. issues advice on sedation use in radiology

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has published a document called "Sedation, analgesia and anaesthesia in radiology." The 28-page practical guide is available for free download.

November 8, 2024

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Irish team highlights cranial ultrasound use in infants

By Amerigo Allegretto

Cranial ultrasound may have clinical benefits when it comes to imaging infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, researchers from Dublin have reported.

November 8, 2024

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EANM 2024 hits record attendance

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) has reported that its annual congress in Hamburg, Germany, attracted more than 8,680 participants.

November 7, 2024

Siemens posts strong revenues for Q4, fiscal year 2024

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Siemens Healthineers posted strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2024 compared with last year.

November 7, 2024

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How can you improve communication of incidental findings?

When incidental findings are documented in both the main body of text and the conclusion of a radiological report, they tend to be appropriately communicated to the general practitioner, a new study has found.

November 7, 2024

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Radiology responds to devastating floods in Spain

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Members of Valencia's radiological community are reeling from the worst flooding experienced by the region for generations. Some people have expressed anger over the lack of preparedness and political leadership.

November 5, 2024

Christiane Kuhl leads tributes to CT pioneer Willi Kalender

The medical imaging community has paid tribute to Prof. Willi Kalender, PhD, the renowned medical physicist. "He is the father of contemporary CT -- and thus of clinical radiology as we know it today," said Prof. Dr. Christiane Kuhl, PhD.

November 5, 2024

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