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The remarkable legacy of Austria's Guido Holzknecht
Austrian pioneer Guido Holzknecht published the first book devoted to chest radiology. History expert Dr. Adrian Thomas explains why medical imaging owes him a huge debt.
September 16, 2024
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The first sister of radiology: Florence Stoney
Born in Dublin in 1870, Dr. Florence Stoney was an early pioneer of radiology and a keen suffragette. She had a firm faith in women's capacity to fill top positions. Her life will be celebrated at next week's UKIO congress in Liverpool.
June 6, 2024
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How not to lie with statistics: The genius of Doug Altman
To maximize the benefit to society, we need to not only do research but also do it well, medical statistician Prof. Doug Altman once said. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas asks what radiologists can learn from his legacy.
May 13, 2024
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Discover radiology's roots at the German Roentgen Museum
Make sure you add the world-famous Roentgen Museum to your bucket list, urges history buff Dr. Adrian Thomas. He describes his visit to Remscheid-Lennep, Germany.
December 11, 2023
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Antoine Béclère and the origins of French radiology
Antoine Béclère is one of the greats of radiology. At his own expense, he opened France's first department of radiology in 1897, and he was president of the third International Congress of Radiology, held in Paris in 1931, writes our history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas.
October 10, 2023
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Van Gogh discovery focuses attention on radiography of art
X-ray has unearthed an unknown self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh. The painting was found on the back of an earlier work and was hidden by layers of glue and cardboard. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas tells the story and looks at the use of radiography in this area.
August 17, 2022
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Reflections on 125 years of the British Institute of Radiology
To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the British Institute of Radiology, radiology historian Dr. Adrian Thomas highlights some of the key turning points of what is now the oldest radiological society in the world.
June 14, 2022
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U.K. mourns loss of interventional radiologist David Shepherd
Dr. David Shepherd dedicated his life to interventional radiology and served the same hospital in the South of England for over 30 years, writes history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas. Outside of work, he was a keen and proficient sailor.
February 3, 2022
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U.K. radiology mourns MSK specialist Charles Wakeley
Dr. Charles John Wakeley (1959-2021) worked as a musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologist in Bristol, U.K., for 27 years. He was past president of the British Society of Skeletal Radiologists, senior examiner for the Royal College of Radiologists, and associate editor of Clinical Radiology. Dr. Adrian Thomas pays tribute to him.
November 18, 2021
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Under scrutiny: 100 years of articles about contrast agents
Founded in 1921 under its legendary editor, Gösta Forssell, Acta Radiologica has just published a thought-provoking article about 100 years of contrast agents. Radiology historian Dr. Adrian Thomas tells the story.
November 10, 2021
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EANM puts focus on theranostics at 2024 annual meeting
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EDAP, Avenda Health collaborate on HIFU
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EDAP and Avenda Health are collaborating on AI-assisted Focal One robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) procedures for prostate care.
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ESR reveals ECR deal for health IT, administrative staff
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The ESR is allowing radiology teams who are keen to attend ECR 2025 to bring along their IT and administrative colleagues for free.
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EBR opens applications for Oleaga Educational Grant
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The European Board of Radiology (EBR) has opened applications for the Prof. Laura Oleaga Educational Grant.
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France unveils patient education plan for breast cancer
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The French National Federation of Radiologists has launched an action plan to inform women about the value of mammography screening.
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Mevion, Nelco to partner on proton therapy
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Mevion Medical Systems and Nelco Worldwide are collaborating on the faster adoption of proton therapy.
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Hyperfine plans to use Swoop MR system on astronauts
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Hyperfine has announced plans to work with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to assess the brains of astronauts before and after spaceflight.
September 13, 2024
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