Frances Rylands-Monk

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TB screening can give boost to migrants' health

More mobile x-ray units for tuberculosis (TB) screening is a practical solution for migrants in Europe and should be a priority for populations at risk, as long as screening is conducted without stigmatization, according to an expert in healthcare provision for migrant communities.

March 27, 2019

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European radiology confronts stern professional challenges

Collaborate or die. That was the message of the ECR 2019 session "Imaging Professionals within the EU: Radiologists without borders." With Brexit looming large, it allowed experts to discuss how to promote stronger relations and greater cooperation, despite the fragile political climate.

March 18, 2019

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Radiology road map charts major changes ahead in Russia

Radiology continues to evolve in Russia. The government has unveiled a five-year "road map" for the Moscow region in a bid to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Prof. Sergey Morozov, PhD, elaborates on the path that lies ahead.

March 14, 2019

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Early recognition can reduce stress and prevent burnout

Stress at work is an increasingly common phenomenon, but radiologists still may not be recognizing the symptoms of burnout in both colleagues and themselves, according to expert speakers at today's Professional Challenges session at ECR 2019. Like all health problems, identifying issues early and taking appropriate action is key to the cure.

March 1, 2019

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Is 7-tesla MRI ready yet to go clinical?

Clinical 7-tesla MRI is no longer a distant pipedream for researchers and is gaining ground in routine scenarios, advocates of the technique state. Its growing pertinence for diseases such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and dementia means that radiologists need to know about the latest 7-tesla practice and its potential, but some practical issues still remain.

February 27, 2019

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Be aware of artifacts to improve hybrid imaging outcomes

Awareness of possible artifacts and pitfalls in hybrid imaging is the first step in dealing with them, ECR 2019 delegates learned in a session during the opening day of the congress. The presenters also discussed new types of problems and challenges that may occur with the clinical application of novel specific tracers.

February 26, 2019

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French private radiologists look to enhance buying power

A group of private radiologists in France is seeking to increase its purchasing muscle by extending the reach and activities of the emerging VIDI brand. Six member centers have joined the purchasing group this year, bringing VIDI's membership to 36 facilities and 644 individual radiologists.

February 25, 2019

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Brexit dilemma: Do I stay or do I go?

As the 29 March deadline for the U.K.'s planned departure from the European Union draws ever closer, some radiologists are determined to stay, while others have already left. AuntMinnieEurope.com looks at the personal stories of those caught up in the political stalemate.

February 12, 2019

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French radiology responds strongly to 'disdainful' criticism

France's National Council of Radiology has reacted angrily to a series of negative comments made about the profession by an expert in infectious diseases. The remarks were made in a recent editorial in the weekly political and news magazine Le Point.

January 2, 2019

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Ultralow-dose FDG-PET gives boost to lung screening

Swiss researchers have shown that machine-learning algorithms can assist fully automated FDG-PET lung cancer detection -- even at simulated very low effective radiation doses of 0.11 mSv -- and it can do so at little cost to sensitivity and specificity.

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15 years of top stories: Which are the standouts?

To mark the 15th anniversary of AuntMinnieEurope and the retirement of Editor-in-Chief Philip Ward, we present a list of the 15 all-time favorite articles.

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Unfilled vacancies and disparities persist in nuclear medicine

Dual PET imaging in Case Two illustrates a patient with discordant disease. FDG PET (b & d) shows FDG uptake in tail of pancreas primary lesion (yellow arrow), as well as multiple hepatic metastases (yellow boxes), with enlarged liver span. DOTATATE PET on left (a) shows several hepatic metastases that do not demonstrate DOTATATE uptake above background of liver parenchyma. The liver lesions in (c) demonstrate moderate FDG uptake in liver lesions, with no corresponding DOTATATE avidity (white box) or central photopenia (white arrow). This discordance in dual PET imaging corresponds to a NETPET score of 5. This suggests de-differentiated disease and a less favorable prognosis. The patient was not suitable for Lutate treatment and received chemotherapy.

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Radiologists deem AI x-ray reports clinically acceptable

A new study has validated an AI model for generating chest x-ray reports, with more than 85% of the reports regarded as acceptable.

September 26, 2025

How much can you save by switching off surplus CT units?

By Kate Madden Yee

A new study has quantified the financial and environmental benefits of turning off CT scanners during low-use times.

September 25, 2025

Is it time to ditch physical exams before ultrasound?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Omitting physical examinations before ultrasound scans does not affect diagnostic outcomes, according to a Dutch study.

September 24, 2025

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Tributes flow for interventional pioneer Plinio Rossi

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

European and international societies have recognized the life and achievements of Italian radiologist Prof. Plinio Rossi, who died on 14 September.

September 24, 2025

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5 tips on how to succeed with online learning

By Dr. Chris Hammond

We attach less meaning to an online course, so we value it less, radiologist Dr. Chris Hammond writes. He gives advice on making e-learning a richer experience.

September 23, 2025

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Manslaughter trial gets underway in Rome

A preliminary hearing in the manslaughter case of three radiologists and a cardiologist has broadened the scope of liability to the clinics and insurance company involved.

September 23, 2025

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DBT plus synthesized mammo leads to fewer false-positive recalls

By Amerigo Allegretto

A German study has found that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) plus synthesized mammography leads to lower false-positive recall rates than digital mammography.

September 22, 2025

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Imaging linked to blood cancers in younger patients

Researchers suggest that medical imaging may be associated with more than 10% of hematologic cancers in children and adolescents.

September 22, 2025

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Dutch authors cast light on uterine fibroids

By Maryam Payne

Researchers have shared their clinical experiences of how ultrasound and MRI can assess blood flow and vasculature in uterine fibroids.

September 19, 2025

3D power Doppler images of the same patient. Sagittal view (A), transversal view (B), and coronal view (C). 3D power Doppler reconstruction (D) with a 3D power Doppler volume (E) and a histogram (F) as output of 3D power Doppler ultrasound with vascular indices as result.

DL algorithm estimates lung nodule cancer risk, reduces false positives

By Kate Madden Yee

The deep-learning (DL) tool reduced false-positive results by almost 40% and showed high cancer detection rates.

September 18, 2025

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Neuroinflammation persists for 2 years in long COVID

A Dutch team has used PET to reveal neuroinflammation in patients with persistent severe fatigue and difficulty concentrating more than two years after COVID-19 infection.

September 17, 2025

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ChatGPT gathers momentum in MR imaging

ChatGPT-4 can enhance clinical workflow by recommending case-specific MRI protocols, optimizing protocol selection, and leading to relevant acquisition time savings, a new German-led study has found.

September 16, 2025

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