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Do referring clinicians consider radiation risk when ordering CT?
By Kate Madden Yee
More referring clinicians than anticipated take radiation risk into account when they order CT scans for their patients, it seems. That's a key finding of a new global survey led by the highly respected Madan Rehani, PhD.
August 15, 2022
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Russia invests in nuclear medicine research facility in Bolivia
By Will Morton
Bolivia has opened a nuclear research center in La Paz -- more than 4000 m above sea level. The $300 million facility is the world's highest-altitude site producing medical radioisotopes, and is a joint effort between the Bolivian Nuclear Energy Agency and the Russian giant Rosatom.
August 14, 2022
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'A diagnostic revolutionary' -- the legacy of Godfrey Hounsfield
By Louise Gagnon
CT has become a vital form of medical imaging that is ubiquitous throughout the world, offering powerful insights into the human body. Most of the credit for the development of CT goes to Sir Godfrey Hounsfield, the U.K. scientist who developed the first CT scanner in 1971.
August 11, 2022
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Imaging exams land on list of low-value care in VA system
By Rebekah Moan
Two of the most frequently delivered low-value medical services within the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VA) system are back imaging for patients with nonspecific low back pain and preoperative chest x-rays, a new study finds. In addition, imaging for low back pain was one of the costliest low-value services.
August 4, 2022
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EBR urges support for upcoming EDiR Simulation date
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Board of Radiology (EBR) has scheduled its next European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) Simulation for 1 September.
August 2, 2022
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SCCT teams up with AvoMD, Siemens on guidelines
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) is partnering with clinical decision-support software provider AvoMD and Siemens Healthineers to make its guidelines available to physicians at the point of care.
July 31, 2022
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NCCN updates guidelines on breast cancer screening
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has published new patient guidelines for breast cancer screening. The new guidelines reinforce the group's previous guidance that breast screening start at age 40.
July 26, 2022
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Inflation, operating costs pose challenges to medical providers
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing major challenges due to inflation, rising expenses, and staffing shortages, says a new report released by the Medical Group Management Association.
July 26, 2022
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Return to in-person congress draws over 15K to ECR 2022
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The ECR's return to an in-person congress earlier this month drew over 10,000 professional attendees to Vienna, with another almost 5,000 industry representatives, according to new figures released by the European Society of Radiology.
July 25, 2022
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Vilgrain pinpoints 7 'soft skills' radiologists must have
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists are extremely diligent about developing technical skills for their profession, but they may need to work harder cultivating "soft skills" such as good patient communication. That's the view of Prof. Valérie Vilgrain from Paris.
July 24, 2022
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IAEA, GE to train radiologists in Africa, Latin America
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and GE Healthcare will provide medical imaging training to radiologists and nuclear medicine professionals in Africa and Latin America.
July 19, 2022
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Radiology shows strong salary growth in new survey
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
In a new survey of salaries in healthcare, radiologists enjoyed the second-strongest rate of growth among physician specialists. But they were in the middle of the pack among specialists when it came to overall salary levels.
July 18, 2022
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