Frances Rylands-Monk

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Can double reading ever be viable in daily practice?

Without a systematic discussion of discrepancies, errors and variations in judgment will persist and double reading won't be practical, said a Norwegian researcher who has just published a study of 1,071 double-read abdominal CT exams.

April 5, 2016

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MRI unravels neuro complications of Zika virus

French experts have urged all clinical staff to keep aware that meningoencephalitis is a possible complication in patients with ZIKV infection (Zika virus), according to a letter in the New England Journal of Medicine. Radiology plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis of this complication.

March 22, 2016

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Paris debrief: Radiology ponders lessons learned

Four months have passed since the terrorist attacks in Paris shocked Europe. What have French radiologists learned from the tragedy? How will they be better prepared in the future? We spoke with some of the key players, including two former ECR presidents.

March 15, 2016

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CT protocols prove vital for success in severe trauma cases

A specific set of CT protocols for trauma patients should be in place in every emergency department. That's the recommendation of Dr. Raffaella Basilico, emergency radiologist at University Hospital of Chieti in Italy.

March 4, 2016

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Follow 3 essential steps for effective cardiothoracic imaging

The cross-over in presentation between cardiac and pulmonary problems and their shared risk factors has led to growing demand for comprehensive cardiothoracic imaging for cardiopulmonary patients. There are three vital requirements for thorough and effective cardiothoracic imaging, according to Dr. Edwin van Beek, PhD.

March 3, 2016

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Mammography in Nordic countries: Screening and new developments

Can 3D mammography be the next large-scale population screening tool? The quest for cost-effective individual screening methods remains a priority for breast cancer imaging specialists, but the complexity of different factors in screening presents a huge challenge. Results from several European trials may spell change for screening programs.

March 3, 2016

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Diffusion-weighted imaging breaks new ground in abdomen

Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is no longer a research tool, and radiologists should know how it works and the right way to analyze images in clinical settings. That's the view of speakers at today's session on abdominal DWI, which aims to evaluate the technical difficulties and clinical relevance of both qualitative and quantitative DWI approaches in clinical practice.

March 2, 2016

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U.K. intensifies recruitment drive for senior jobs

In parts of the U.K., up to a third of consultant radiologist posts remain vacant. To combat these drastic shortages, the Royal College of Radiologists is hosting two keynote sessions at the upcoming ECR 2016 in Vienna in the hope that overseas radiologists will relocate.

February 1, 2016

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Lung CT screening pilot has good detection rate of early cancers

Low-dose CT has proved to be pivotal in the early detection of lung cancer in a groundbreaking U.K. lung cancer screening pilot project that aimed to discover if CT was a viable cost-effective option. The findings were published online by BMJ on 8 December.

December 15, 2015

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Molecular Imaging

EANM casts doubt on new hybrid imaging society

Concerns have been raised by the president of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), Dr. Arturo Chiti, about the risk of duplicating efforts in the emerging field of hybrid imaging, after the recent announcement of the formation of a new hybrid imaging society.

December 13, 2015

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Bayer’s Joana Reis: Breast screening moves beyond one-size-fits-all

Dr. Joana Reis, Medical Affairs Breast Imaging Solutions Lead for Radiology at Bayer, discusses the shift toward more personalized breast imaging.

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Behind the scan: From warehouse to patient in Maastricht

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Sopris Capital buys Blackford Analysis from Bayer

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neuroRAD video: Joe Lennerz on continuous evidence tracking in medical AI

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JFR: How to integrate AI in emergency imaging

CT, MRI reveal benefits of embolization procedure for hematoma

CT and MRI outcomes support the use of meningeal artery embolization in patients with chronic subdural hematomas, a German study has found.

January 30, 2026

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Beyond commoditization: How ultrasound AI vendors can thrive

By Aiyana Amess, Mustafa Hassan

A new article from Signify Research discusses current market dynamics for ultrasound AI.

January 29, 2026

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How does F-18 flurpiridaz PET perform in clinical practice?

A Dutch study provides real-world insights into the clinical implementation of F-18 flurpiridaz PET in a diverse group.

January 28, 2026

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Doubts cast on clinical readiness of ChatGPT-5

By Maryam Payne

GPT-5 remains far from being ready for clinical application or standalone diagnostic use, a novel analysis has found.

January 27, 2026

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AI detects tuberculosis on photos of chest x-rays

Mobile phone-based analog radiographic image analysis could represent an easily implementable tool.

January 27, 2026

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ESR reveals plans for 3 organ-based scientific journals

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is moving ahead with plans to publish three new organ-based spinoff scientific journals.

January 26, 2026

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ESR announces results of 2026 election

By Amerigo Allegretto

Prof. Emanuele Neri from Pisa, Italy, has won the election to become the ESR's next second VP. This means he will be ESR president in 2028-2029, ECR 2029 president, and chair of the ESR Board in 2029-2030.

January 23, 2026

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Susceptibility-weighted imaging enters clinical arena

Susceptibility-weighted imaging has emerged as a valuable tool for the diagnosis of different brain pathologies, and radiologists must understand the principles and the clinical applications.

January 22, 2026

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Medicolegal case hits the headlines in Ireland

By Maryam Payne

A surgeon has admitted to misconduct in an investigation into a teenager's death. He failed to review CT scans of a tumor with a radiologist before performing an operation.

January 21, 2026

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What's AI's impact on radiologist burnout?

Despite optimism about AI implementation in radiology, how AI affects radiologist burnout in the real-world remains a "black box," researchers have found.

January 21, 2026

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Injuries in musicians pose serious diagnostic challenge

By Dr. Rajesh Botchu

Many musicians suffer from postural injuries, ergonomic and orthopedic issues, and performance-related illnesses, but imaging can often help in these cases.

January 20, 2026

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Teleradiology at an inflection point: Growth potential amid market rivalry

By Amy Thompson

Market analyst Amy Thompson of Signify Research discusses recent trends in the teleradiology sector.

January 19, 2026

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