Dr. Adrian Thomas

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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.

December 22, 2013

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John Macintyre and the world's first x-ray department

The world's first x-ray department opened at Glasgow Royal Infirmary in March 1896 and was started by John Macintyre. The Scottish city has a rich radiological heritage that Dr. Adrian Thomas reveals in his latest history column.

November 12, 2013

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Robert Steiner embodied radiology's links with cardiology

There has always been a close relationship between radiology and cardiology, and nothing shows this more than the life and work of Dr. Robert E. Steiner, who died peacefully on 12 September 2013, writes history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas.

September 16, 2013

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Röntgen, Edison, et al: Early days of x-ray revisited

When W.C. Röntgen discovered x-rays in 1895, he observed their effect on photographic glass and fluorescent salts. Only after Thomas Edison developed the cryptoscope did the technology become useful for looking at the chest and thicker parts of the body, writes history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas.

August 11, 2013

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True genius: The Buck(y) stops here

Two important centenaries fall this year for inventions by people who saw things differently: William Coolidge for designing an x-ray tube and Gustav Bucky for making better x-rays. They combined to help define classical radiography, noted Dr. Adrian Thomas.

June 30, 2013

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Recalling how fetal ultrasound transformed pregnancy care

The development of ultrasound in obstetric care has transformed the experience of pregnancy and has been of inestimable value to women. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas reviews a new book that traces this progress and focuses on the social and ethical implications.

May 20, 2013

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Virtopsy: Back to the future?

Virtual autopsies are attracting great attention, but the concept is not new -- it's been around for decades. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas traces the origins of the virtopsy, and explains why they're relevant today.

April 16, 2013

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Reflections on the incredible life of William David Coolidge

This year marks the centenary of the development of the so-called hot cathode, also known as the Coolidge x-ray tube. Modern x-ray tubes are still based on this design and variations of it, so the pioneering work of its amazing inventor remains relevant today.

February 7, 2013

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Let's recognize and pay homage to Portuguese genius

Many of the more invasive diagnostic techniques developed by the early Portuguese pioneers have been replaced by modern noninvasive methods, but we should salute those who have made enormous contributions to our specialty of diagnostic radiology, writes Dr. Adrian Thomas.

December 10, 2012

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Why jokes still have a place in medical imaging

Humor makes us appear more human and humane, according to Dr. Adrian Thomas, who often tells jokes and stories to patients to put them at their ease and build rapport. Many of our encounters are serious, but humor makes us more relaxed, he notes in his latest history column.

November 4, 2012

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Do young athletes with low back pain need advanced imaging?

Many young athletes with low back pain don't need to undergo imaging beyond initial x-ray, according to survey results.

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'Hub-and-spoke' model and telemedicine can boost stroke care

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What are Pluvicto discontinuation rates in a real-world setting?

Men with severe prostate cancer discontinue Pluvicto treatment in a real-world setting at rates that far exceed those seen in clinical trials, a new study has found.

January 9, 2026

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LLMs help automate PI-RADS classification from MRI reports

By Kate Madden Yee

Large language models (LLMs) show promise for automating PI-RADS classifications of prostate lesions from MRI report data.

January 9, 2026

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CEM is a reliable tool for evaluating screening recalls

By Amerigo Allegretto

Italian researchers have shown that contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) can accurately evaluate recalled screening mammograms.

January 8, 2026

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10 top predictions and forecasts for 2026

By Maryam Payne

What lies ahead for the medical imaging, radiology AI, and health IT sectors? Market experts from Signify Research have gazed into their crystal ball.

January 7, 2026

Radiologist blends clinical knowledge with visual storytelling

By Kate Madden Yee

To make education clear and memorable, Dr. Shubham Arora creates illustrations and infographics that "blend radiological knowledge with visual storytelling."

January 6, 2026

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ChatGPT-generated consent forms prove value

ChatGPT-generated informed consent forms can help boost patients' understanding of complex interventional radiology procedures.

January 6, 2026

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Low-field MRI shows promise for postmortem fetal exams

By Maryam Payne

Swiss researchers believe 0.31 tesla MRI can present a cost-effective and viable alternative to high-field MRI in postmortem fetal imaging.

January 5, 2026

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Ultrasound-guided cryoablation treats most larger breast tumors

By Amerigo Allegretto

Cryoablation achieved complete ablation rates for breast lesions over 15 mm in size in most women who underwent treatment, Italian researchers have reported.

January 5, 2026

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EBR unveils 2026 schedule for EDiR examination

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Board of Radiology (EBR) has released its preliminary calendar for the 2026 European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) exams.

January 2, 2026

Europe has highest global gadolinium levels in tap water

By Maryam Payne

MRI gadolinium contamination rates are highest in the tap water of European cities, particularly Amsterdam and Berlin, according to new worldwide analysis.

January 2, 2026

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Swiss-led team shines light on training in prostate MRI

By Maryam Payne

Training in prostate multiparametric MRI interpretation results in similar levels of competence for urology and radiology trainees, according to a new study.

December 23, 2025

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T1/T2-weighted MRgFUS ratio imaging improves brain lesion contrast

By Amerigo Allegretto

T1/T2-weighted ratio imaging via MRgFUS improves chronic lesion contrast compared to T2-weighted imaging.

December 22, 2025

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