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RCR applauds new CT recommendations
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) approves of the U.K. Department of Health's report on justification of CT for individual health assessments.
July 6, 2014
RCR updates continuing professional development scheme
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has updated its continuing professional development (CPD) scheme.
July 1, 2014
Pimp up your CV to enhance job prospects
By Philip Ward
Always view your curriculum vitae (CV) as a work in progress that can be improved upon and refined, and before a big job interview, make sure you get familiar with all the management jargon, abbreviations, and current healthcare issues, according to speakers at a special forum for trainees.
July 1, 2014
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Controversy over MRI resurfaces in France
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The French Society of Radiology has responded vigorously to comments from the National Health Insurance Fund for Salaried Workers alleging that rapid growth in MRI risks encouraging an increase in unnecessary exams.
June 30, 2014
Lancet: U.S. healthcare spending growth slows
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Healthcare spending growth in the U.S. slowed dramatically over the past decade, to the point where it was in line with medical price increases in other developed countries.
June 30, 2014
ESR passes membership milestone
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has just passed the 60,000-member mark, validating the organization's bet that low membership fees lead to higher growth.
June 24, 2014
Saudi study finds evidence of inappropriate CT referrals
By Philip Ward
A new study of CT referrals in a large academic hospital in Saudi Arabia has underlined the need to increase collaboration between clinicians and radiologists in order to follow appropriateness guidelines, attain radiation dose reduction strategies, and avoid misuse of the modality.
June 18, 2014
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Lowering patient waiting times is challenging
By Erik L. Ridley
Can initiatives such as teleradiology or PACS decrease patient waiting times for radiology services? It's possible, although the literature isn't conclusive, according to research published online in the Journal of Digital Imaging.
June 17, 2014
The U.K.'s great teleradiology debate
By Dr. George McInnes
Last week's teleradiology statement from the Royal College of Radiologists has got a heated response. Dr. George McInnes, a practicing U.K. radiologist who is an adviser to a teleradiology company, presents his personal views on the document.
June 17, 2014
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EIBIR appointments include Gabriel Krestin
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (EIBIR) has made several appointments to its scientific board, including that of Dr. Gabriel Krestin, PhD, as its scientific director.
June 15, 2014
German law school honors medical specialist Wigge
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Faculty of Law of Westfalia Wilhelms University in Münster, Germany has appointed Dr. Peter Wigge as an honorary professor, according to the Germany Society of Radiology.
June 15, 2014
Be creative on tech assessment, DRG president urges
By Dr. Norbert Hosten
A critical challenge is how to assess the influence of every imaging procedure with accuracy and rigor. Dr. Norbert Hosten, president of the German Radiological Society (DRG), thinks there's a big opportunity to exploit the potential of new scientific participation in fresh and original ways.
June 15, 2014
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