Frances Rylands-Monk[email protected]Clinical NewsAre patients ready to communicate with radiologists?A new survey from Belgium has revealed patients continue to be confused about the role and scope of the radiologist. Almost 50% of surveyed patients did not even realize radiologists were doctors, according to the article published online on 29 November by Acta Radiologica.December 6, 2015Clinical NewsParis attacks: Radiology on the front lineAfter the terrorist attacks in Paris on 13 November, ambulance and hospital workers became front-line personnel fighting to save lives, and the city's imaging departments were closely involved. Three senior radiologists, two of whom are former ECR presidents, talk about their experiences.November 24, 2015ConferenceESR unveils plan for new hybrid imaging societyThe European Society of Radiology (ESR) is set to welcome the European Society for Hybrid Medical Imaging under its umbrella, in line with efforts to increase training in nuclear medicine. Dr. Katrine Riklund will preside over the new society, and the official launch will take place at ECR 2016.November 22, 2015Clinical NewsBreast ultrasound helps mammography find more cancerAdding ultrasound to mammography screening detects more early invasive breast cancer and probably reduces mortality, according to a 4 November study in the journal Lancet. The Japanese trial is thought to be the first of its kind in a large, randomized, multicenter population with a focus on younger, average-risk women.November 4, 2015Clinical NewsX-ray identifies hip patients at risk of more surgeryTime and cash spent monitoring every patient with a hip prosthesis can be saved by using a routine radiostereometry procedure to assess prosthesis migration, according to a Swedish expert. The methodology can also be applied to knee implants and spinal, pediatric, and trauma orthopedic surgery.October 27, 2015Clinical NewsCAD systems compared: What you should look forA Dutch study suggests the best computer-aided detection (CAD) system can detect most pulmonary nodules at a low false-positive rate and find additional lesions missed by human readers, but awareness of the varying reliability of different CAD algorithms is crucial.October 25, 2015Clinical NewsHow CT unraveled curiosities of King TutAncient Egypt was a great civilization, but what made it great? Investigations on the mummies, including the famous case of Tutankhamun, have provided some answers. In an exclusive interview, Dr. Ashraf Selim speaks about his fascinating work and how CT shed new light on King Tut.October 13, 2015Clinical NewsBMJ: Dutch data show breast cancer screening worksThe Dutch example of breast cancer screening works, and mammography screening is a clear way of detecting cancer early, along with increased breast cancer awareness. But reducing false positives must remain an urgent priority, according to the authors of a new study published in BMJ.October 5, 2015Organized Radiology IssuesFrance mourns tropical imaging expert Philippe RouleauThe French Society of Radiology, the SFR, has announced the death of Dr. Philippe Rouleau, the tropical imaging specialist, respected educator, and emeritus professor at the University of Tours. He died on 23 September.September 29, 2015Organized Radiology IssuesJFR 2015 gets set for 3-minute presentationsThree-minute "talk-offs" (or research battles), a CT good practice guide, a new "virtual congress," and a forum for emerging business talent will be among the highlights at the upcoming French national congress, the JFR. Tributes will also be paid to Dr. Guy Sebag, who died suddenly in late November.September 27, 2015Previous PagePage 27 of 41Next PageTop StoriesMRIMarion Smits joins Cambridge teamProf. Marion Smits speaks about her new U.K. post at Cambridge University with Prof. Ferdia Gallagher’s group and looks ahead to ECR 2026.Womens ImagingMammography screening improves survival for late-stage cancersCTUsing GPT‑4o with CT exams helps diagnose ovarian cancer earlierMRIUnclear explanations of contrast MRI exams heighten patient anxietyMRI15 years of top stories: Which are the standouts?