What were the major trends and lessons to take away from RSNA? February 26, 2021 -- The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on radiology in 2020, and the RSNA annual meeting was no exception. The virtual congress still showcased product launches, research findings, and technologies, but COVID-19 was the main story.Read More
Dutch radiology comes out on top in 2021 EuroMinnies awards February 25, 2021 -- Radiology in the Netherlands is in robust shape. This is one of the key conclusions to draw from the list of eight award winners for the 2021 edition of the EuroMinnies, which we are proud to reveal.Read More
Inquest hears how young woman died from basilar artery thrombosis February 23, 2021 -- An inquest held on 16 February in Preston, U.K., heard how a 35-year-old hospital worker died after two radiologists failed to spot basilar artery thrombosis on a CT scan. The patient's fatal clot was "a difficult call which anyone could miss," a senior radiologist told the tribunal.Read More
CT adds fuels to debate over pharaoh's death in ancient Egypt February 22, 2021 -- CT has offered fresh clues about the killing of a significant pharaoh who ruled Egypt around 3,600 years ago. Experts now believe Seqenenre Taa II -- known as "the Brave" -- was killed in an execution ceremony after being taken prisoner on the battlefield.Read More
European Commission gives OK to big Siemens/Varian deal February 19, 2021 -- The European Commission (EC) has given its blessing to the bid by Siemens Healthineers to acquire radiation oncology firm Varian Medical Systems. The EC approved the deal after Siemens gave assurances that it would keep its systems open to third parties.Read More
Brazilian group finds value in lung ultrasound for COVID-19 February 19, 2021 -- Brazilian researchers found that a scoring system based on lung ultrasound scans could predict intubation, death, and other negative outcomes in COVID-19 patients, according to a recent study published in Annals of Intensive Care.Read More
Report: U.K. lung screening study is catching cancers early February 17, 2021 -- Initial results from a CT lung cancer screening study sponsored by the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) show that low-dose CT exams could detect 70% of lung cancers at stage I or II, according to a report in the Guardian.Read More