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Is it a fracture caused by child abuse? Or is it rickets?

By Will Morton

Some medicolegal experts claim certain fractures seen on x-rays in child abuse cases result from rickets and not traumatic injury. But this is a fringe belief, and a recent study has countered it by showing that radiologists can reliably differentiate between the two.

July 17, 2022

RSNA introduces health equity program for the Americas

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The RSNA is introducing a new program to develop global partnerships and improve health equity, access, safety, and patient care in South, Central, and North America.

July 17, 2022

ECR: What was COVID's impact on staff's stress levels?

By Kate Madden Yee

VIENNA - The phenomenon of burnout among radiology staff isn't new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added an extra dimension to it. That's the key finding of two presentations delivered on 15 July at ECR 2022.

July 16, 2022

ECR: Research sheds light on COVID's impact on CT dose

By Kate Madden Yee

VIENNA - Did the increased use of chest CT during the COVID-19 pandemic boost radiation exposure for either radiographers or patients? Surprisingly, it appears not, according to results from two small studies presented on 15 July at ECR 2022.

July 15, 2022

ECR: What's the truth about interpretation errors?

By Kate Madden Yee

VIENNA - Errors or missed findings on radiology exams are a reality, with some estimates putting their daily incidence at 3% to 5%, Dr. Adrian Brady, first vice-president of the European Society of Radiology, told ECR 2022 attendees on 14 July.

July 14, 2022

ECR: U.S. expert urges annual breast screening starting at 40

By Kate Madden Yee

VIENNA - U.S. research shows that annual breast cancer screening starting at age 40 is the most effective way to reduce mortality from the disease, according to a presentation delivered on 13 July at ECR 2022.

July 13, 2022

ECR: How has COVID affected cancer screening programs in Europe?

By Kate Madden Yee

VIENNA - The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically affected how healthcare was delivered in Europe, and oncology screening programs were not immune from its impact, according to a panel of experts that convened on 13 July at ECR 2022.

July 12, 2022

ESR renews partnership with Bracco for ECR 2022

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has renewed its partnership with Bracco in advance of the onsite ECR in Vienna, which takes place from 12-17 July.

July 5, 2022

RCR president speaks out on workforce pressures

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

In a new statement, Dr. Jeanette Dickson, president of the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), has reiterated her deep concern that workforce shortages pose a threat to patient care and safety.

June 30, 2022

Radiology groups weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court's abortion decision

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The two most prominent groups in radiology -- the RSNA and the American College of Radiology (ACR) -- have issued statements expressing concern about the Dobbs v. Jackson decision released by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 that overturns Roe v. Wade abortion legislation.

June 30, 2022

RSNA calls for 2022 meeting abstracts

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The RSNA is sounding the call for research abstracts for its 2022 meeting to be held in November in Chicago.

June 29, 2022

Ultrasound use in low-income countries receives validation

By Amerigo Allegretto

A study conducted in rural Africa found that ultrasound can be used successfully by nonradiologists to detect lesions. The new data can be used to guide clinical protocols, including thresholds for biopsy of sonographically benign-appearing breast lesions, the lead author says.

June 22, 2022

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