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U.K. to pull linear gadolinium MRI agents by February
By Brian Casey
Two widely used linear gadolinium MRI contrast agents will be pulled from the U.K. market by 1 February, while the use of other linear agents will be restricted to limited indications, according to an announcement by the U.K.'s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
December 14, 2017
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Norway makes radical changes to training system
By Dr. Anagha Parkar
Three months ago, responsibility for training in radiology and all other medical specialties switched to the regional health authorities in Norway, and these health authorities must now educate and train new doctors. How does the new system work and is it effective? Dr. Anagha Parkar reports.
December 12, 2017
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Report: French x-ray units must brush up on dose
By Frances Rylands-Monk
New analysis of national diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) has revealed staff in French x-ray departments tend to drag their heels when it comes to radiation protection, whereas CT professionals are increasingly on board in the DRL process.
December 4, 2017
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EMA's new headquarters: Amsterdam
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced on 20 November that it will relocate its headquarters to Amsterdam by the end of March 2019 at the latest.
November 19, 2017
Mevion receives CE Mark for its proton therapy system
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Proton therapy developer Mevion Medical Systems has received the CE Mark for its Mevion S250i proton therapy system.
November 12, 2017
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Report finds 3% increase in radiation incidents
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The number of reported incidents of radiation overexposure to patients from imaging tests and cancer treatment increased by 3% in the U.K. during 2016, according to the Care Quality Commission's annual Ionizing Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations report.
November 7, 2017
Warning: Spend more on radiation protection
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
German hospitals need to set aside more resources for radiation protection, in advance of the new law that takes effect on 18 February 2018, warns an article in the publication KMA-online. The German-language report also emphasizes the importance of increasing the role of medical physicists.
October 24, 2017
Lancet: Brexit will hurt NHS and U.K. healthcare
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Brexit is likely to have far-reaching adverse effects on healthcare in the U.K. and the National Health Service (NHS) and result in threats to the NHS' workforce and its finances, according to a health policy review published on 26 September in the Lancet.
September 28, 2017
Mazor gets CE Mark for Mazor X
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Surgical navigation software developer Mazor Robotics has obtained the CE Mark for its Mazor X surgical assurance platform.
September 19, 2017
Guerbet issues statement on FDA gadolinium vote
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Contrast agent manufacturer Guerbet has issued a statement regarding gadolinium retention from MRI contrast media following today's meeting of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Medical Imaging Drugs Advisory Committee.
September 7, 2017
DRG publishes overview of German radiation law
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The German Radiological Society (DRG) has published an overview of the new Radiological Protection Act, which was approved by the German Parliament on 27 June and becomes effective on 1 October.
August 29, 2017
Siemens 7T MRI gets CE Mark for clinical use
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Siemens Healthineers has received the European CE Mark for clinical use of its 7-tesla Magnetom Terra MRI scanner.
August 24, 2017
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