Dr. Paul McCoubrie

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Whistle while you work
"This must be the best radiology department in the U.K.," a clinical colleague told Dr. Paul McCoubrie the other day. Find out why such comments are inspiring our columnist to whistle at work and are making him so full of the joys of spring.
April 21, 2015
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Why I don't like 'trainees'
The naming system for radiologists is broken, at least in the U.K., where "trainee" is a rubbish word to describe registrars, Dr. Paul McCoubrie writes in his latest column. Mention "trainee" and we think of a pimply teenager, and the term is confusing and belittling, he thinks.
October 21, 2014
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Clinical News
Pitfalls in imaging the frail elderly
A general increase in investigation of those in extreme old age has occurred. Scanning someone older than 100 used to be a distinct novelty, but now barely raises an eyebrow, and we need a different approach, says Dr. Paul McCoubrie.
June 3, 2014
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Clinical News
Two misconceptions threaten future of radiology training
We must recognize and fight professionally demeaning regulation, writes columnist Dr. Paul McCoubrie. Radiology's training system should be flexible enough to take account of different motivations and personalities. Also, simple repetition alone may be harmful.
March 4, 2014
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Organized Radiology Issues
Heterodoxy and hegemony: Part 1
Micromanagement by individuals in gray suits is reaching new heights -- or lows, depending on how you look at it, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie. He's concerned about the hegemonic assumptions that more structure in training and education is better, and counting numbers of cases is a valid way of assuming competency.
February 18, 2014
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Equipment
Some practical tips on buying a new scanner
Buying a new CT or MRI system can be devilishly difficult, and requires careful planning and considerable thought. To simplify this daunting task and help you avoid the pitfalls, our regular columnist Dr. Paul McCoubrie has some advice and suggestions.
January 21, 2014
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Clinical News
Multidisciplinary team meetings and the bourgeois
The Joker, the Git, the Dylan Thomas, the Blatherer, the (Ex-)Surgeon ... everybody probably has met these types of people during multidisciplinary team meetings, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie in his latest column.
November 26, 2013
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Clinical News
Why expert speakers so often disappoint us
Disappointing lectures by noted experts abound. The reasons vary, but a mild anticlimax is commonplace. Dr. Paul McCoubrie shares in his latest column the reason that is the case: Often the speaker doesn't know how to simplify his or her presentation.
October 15, 2013
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Digital X-Ray
Why we should preserve eponyms
Classic signs such as "bat's wing appearance" or "mushroom sign" are well-accepted in radiology, but eponyms tend to be less widely used. Dr. Paul McCoubrie thinks this is a real shame and is leading the campaign to save the eponym.
September 17, 2013
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Clinical News
In celebration of our meticulous attention to detail
The innate pedantry or fastidiousness in radiology comes from our training, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie. Our tests are ranked by their ability to be specific and sensitive, and learning curves, receiver operating characteristic curves, operator dependencies, etc. are part of our working culture. But is this a bad thing?
August 20, 2013
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Hot shots from Istanbul: Report from ESNR 2025
Radiologist Dr. Gennaro D'Anna provides a roundup and collection of images from the 48th annual meeting of the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR).
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September 25, 2025
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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
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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
By Philip Ward
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
By Will Morton
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
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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
By Will Morton
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
By Philip Ward
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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