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Week in Review: New mummy study ignites debate | Cardiac problems emerge after COVID-19 | AI can predict stroke treatment success

July 30, 2020

Did mummified 'screaming woman' die from a heart attack?

A new CT study of the 3,000-year-old "mummy of the screaming woman" in Egypt has investigated whether the shocking facial expression of pain was due to the heart attack that might have caused the woman's death or due to postmortem changes. The group's analysis has already generated considerable debate.

July 29, 2020

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Molecular Imaging

SPECT, PET tracers boost detection of skeletal metastases

Developing a strong understanding of the properties and pros and cons of radiotracers is crucial to optimize the clinical applications of SPECT and PET, but results from comparative studies can be difficult to translate into routine practice, researchers from a leading London facility reported at ECR 2020.

July 19, 2020

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ECR 2020: Get savvy on vaping, urges Mayo Clinic team

Prompt recognition and intervention -- often with high-dose steroids -- can reduce morbidity and mortality in cases of vaping lung disease, making it vital to be aware of the spectrum of radiographic findings and clinical presentation, according to research presented at ECR 2020.

July 16, 2020

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Week in Review: Lessons from COVID-19 pandemic | The ECR show goes on | 5 top tips for cancer imaging

July 16, 2020

CT, MRI waiting lists grow significantly in England

More than half of patients in England referred for imaging are waiting for six weeks or more, and that number increased from fewer than 20,000 in May 2019 to nearly 327,000 in May 2020, according to a report posted on 14 July by the Guardian. It's the perfect storm, admits the Royal College of Radiologists.

July 15, 2020

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ECR 2020: Spanish scoop top prize for cancer imaging tips

Radiology researchers from the north of Spain have received a prestigious award on the opening day of ECR 2020 Online for their presentation about five practical ways to master unusual CT findings in cancer patients. Many mistakes may be prevented by internalizing these principles and using them when reading cancer studies, they say.

July 14, 2020

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How has radiology education fared in COVID-19 pandemic?

Training and education remain the prime focus of ECR, and on the eve of this year's congress, Prof. Dr. Laura Oleaga, PhD, speaks about how the European Board of Radiology (EBR) and her department in Barcelona have been affected by the pandemic. In this video interview, she also reflects on winning the top educator award in the 2020 EuroMinnies.

July 13, 2020

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AuntMinnieEurope.com MRI Insider

July 12, 2020

Gadolinium-free MRI proves value in acute ischemic stroke

Award-winning German researchers have developed a clinically viable method for imaging of the extracranial arteries in cases of acute ischemic stroke without the use of gadolinium contrast agents. They've presented their findings in an e-poster for ECR 2020.

July 12, 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

How can radiology benefit from Generation Z at work?

By Frances Rylands-Monk

When working with Generation Z colleagues, it's vital to avoid stereotypes and understand why intergenerational differences exist, says an expert who's organizing a plenary session on the topic at the French national radiology congress, JFR 2024.

September 30, 2024

Swedish team unveils novel findings on prostate MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

Skipping systematic biopsy in men with elevated prostate-specific antigen levels but negative MRI results reduces overdiagnosis by more than 50%, researchers from Göthenburg have reported.

September 30, 2024

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Marie-Pierre Revel gives update on CT lung screening

By Frances Rylands-Monk

Ahead of the French national radiology congress, JFR 2024, we caught up with Prof. Marie-Pierre Revel to get her latest thoughts on CT lung cancer screening. She also speaks about her recent 2.5 km sea swim in Spain.

September 27, 2024

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Swiss overcome logistical issues in clinical audits

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Clinical audits in radiation protection are proving valuable in Switzerland, but serious challenges have arisen due to the country's four official languages and diverse regional cultures.

September 26, 2024

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Tribunal suspends doctor who worked during misconduct ban

A U.K. tribunal has banned a doctor for 12 months because he worked while he was already suspended for misconduct due to his criticism of patients for their English skills and his insistence that a woman remove her face veil.

September 24, 2024

DWI-MRI technique improves breast lesion characterization

By Kate Madden Yee

A breast-specific diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)-MRI technique is effective for distinguishing between breast lesion types, a new study has found.

September 23, 2024

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Microplastics reach the olfactory bulb in the human brain

Researchers have detected microplastics in olfactory bulb brain tissues of eight deceased individuals, and they suggest MRI could be the next step for studying the effects of the pollutants on human health.

September 23, 2024

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RCR President responds to Darzi diagnosis

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Lord Darzi's report about the current and future status of the U.K. National Health Service comes at a pivotal moment, but doubling the number of CT and MRI scanners may not be good news for radiologists, says Dr. Kath Halliday.

September 23, 2024

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Opportunistic CT data can improve patient care

By Kate Madden Yee

CT imaging data found opportunistically on scans can offer additional information that may help to improve patient care.

September 20, 2024

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EDAP, Avenda Health collaborate on HIFU

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

EDAP and Avenda Health are collaborating on AI-assisted Focal One robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) procedures for prostate care.

September 20, 2024

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ESR reveals ECR deal for health IT, administrative staff

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The ESR is allowing radiology teams who are keen to attend ECR 2025 to bring along their IT and administrative colleagues for free.

September 20, 2024

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EBR opens applications for Oleaga Educational Grant

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Board of Radiology (EBR) has opened applications for the Prof. Laura Oleaga Educational Grant.

September 20, 2024

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