Abraham Kim[email protected]Clinical NewsSCOT-HEART: CCTA cuts risk of heart attack, death by 41%Patients with chest pain who underwent coronary CT angiography (CCTA) with standard care had a markedly lower rate of myocardial infarction or death from coronary artery disease than those who only received standard care in a new study, published on August 25 in the New England Journal of Medicine.August 24, 2018Clinical News5 risk factors help predict brain hemorrhage on CTU.K. researchers have identified five factors -- including contrast leakage on CT scans -- that may indicate a higher risk of continued bleeding in the brain of stroke patients. Checking for these factors may help improve survival, according to an article published online on August 14 in Lancet Neurology.August 16, 2018Clinical NewsAuntMinnieEurope.com Advanced Visualization InsiderAugust 13, 2018Clinical News3D printing facilitates complex spinal surgeryDutch researchers have developed a workflow involving 3D virtual and 3D-printed models that may change how complex spinal surgeries are managed. Using this new technique, surgeons were able to repair a 12-year-old girl's severe and debilitating spinal deformity.August 13, 2018Clinical NewsMicro-CT enhances resolution of 3D-printed modelsOffering more than 100 times the image resolution of MRI and CT, micro-CT may serve as an alternative to standard imaging modalities in the production of 3D-printed models -- especially for tiny, complex structures, according to research from London's leading pediatric center.August 12, 2018Industry NewsChange beckons in advanced visualization marketThe market for advanced visualization in medical imaging is shifting away from the traditional workstation and toward software that is capable of integrating with a wide range of tools and interfaces, according to a new report by Signify Research.August 8, 2018Clinical NewsAugmented reality device aids interventional oncologyAn Italian-led research team has developed a technique that can use augmented reality instead of conventional intraprocedural imaging to guide needle insertion for interventional procedures, according to research published online on 31 July in European Radiology Experimental.July 30, 2018Clinical NewsNew study sheds light on U.K. doctors' views on BrexitThe majority of U.K. doctors consider themselves to be left-wing and liberal-minded, and they believe Brexit bodes poorly for the National Health Service, according to research published online on 30 July in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.July 30, 2018Clinical NewsCT scans may be linked to brain cancer in kidsCould exposure to CT radiation increase the risk of brain tumors in kids? Yes, say researchers from the Netherlands, who reported a 1.5-fold increase in cancer incidence for children in a study published online on 18 July in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.July 22, 2018Clinical NewsU.K. regulator calls for urgent action on backlog of scansAfter uncovering massive backlogs of imaging examinations at three hospitals in England, the Care Quality Commission has highlighted the need for immediate action in its comprehensive new review of radiology reporting, but Royal College of Radiologists President Dr. Nicola Strickland has renewed her plea for more resources.July 18, 2018Previous PagePage 10 of 14Next PageTop StoriesMedical, Legal, and PracticeCooking robot gets rave reviews in TübingenHospital food doesn’t have to be drab and dreary. The installation of a new machine in Southwest Germany is winning praise from the medical imaging community.MRIUltrasound plus MRI helps diagnose pain from rotator cuff tendinopathyMedical, Legal, and PracticePressure grows for more rigorous financial disclosureMRIMRI, CT findings correlate for assessing epicardial fat volumeRadiology EducationESR survey put focus on radiology subspecialization
