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Controversy ignites over report of unchecked scan results

A media article published on 12 September has opened up a lively discussion about how and why thousands of test results were allegedly never followed up at a hospital in Australia last year. It is claimed this omission led to the death of a baby girl, missed broken bones, and the prescription of wrong medication.

September 14, 2020

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AuntMinnieEurope.com Molecular Imaging Insider

September 8, 2020

European investigators shine new light on endocarditis

The diagnosis of infective endocarditis remains a serious clinical challenge, but F-18 FDG PET/CT is making progress and can be an extremely useful modality in these patients, with good sensitivity and specificity, three different research groups from Portugal, France, and Italy reported at the recent European Society of Cardiology virtual congress.

September 8, 2020

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Week in Review: Gadolinium debate ignites again | What's new in cardiovascular MRI? | Radiology loses AI champion

September 3, 2020

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Radiology to lose AI champion Natalia Vukolova

Natalia Vukolova is to leave her post as CEO of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. She was a regular visitor to ECR and a high-profile radiology administrator with a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI).

September 1, 2020

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AuntMinnieEurope.com MRI Insider

August 31, 2020

MRI advances in sickle cell disease, heart transplants

The sustained clinical progress being made in the use of MRI to evaluate cardiac function in sickle cell disease and identify inflammation as a cause of graft dysfunction in heart transplant patients was evident in two separate eye-catching presentations made at this week's European Society of Cardiology congress.

August 31, 2020

Should gadolinium research shift from brain to skin?

It might be wise to shift the main focus of research into gadolinium deposition from the brain to the skin and its innervation, particularly in light of the growing evidence from the latest animal studies, a leading European researcher has proposed.

August 30, 2020

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Week in Review: Has workforce planning failed in U.K.? | Adrian Thomas on the abscopal effect | Novel German ultrasound study

August 27, 2020

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RCR pinpoints regional workforce disparities in U.K.

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has published a series of reports highlighting significant national and regional staffing variations that persist across the U.K. Individual documents for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales also show the scale of radiologist shortages in each country.

August 26, 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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Do young athletes with low back pain need advanced imaging?

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Structured reporting, AI improve chest x-ray workflows

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

Dr. Abhishek Mahajan. Photo courtesy of RCR

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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