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Act now on handling of serious findings, urges new report
By Philip Ward
A government-funded, independent U.K. healthcare agency has published detailed recommendations about how to improve the handling of serious unexpected findings on patient scans by hospital staff. The Royal College of Radiologists has endorsed the report.
July 18, 2019
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COCIR, EFOMP collaborate on angiography training
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) and the European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP) held an angiography equipment summer school in early July in Prague.
July 18, 2019
Podcast: Maskell reveals how to stay happy at work
Radiology departments don't have to be dull, lifeless, and silent places. That's the core philosophy and raison d'etre of Dr. Giles Maskell, who believes that creating the right environment in the workplace can enable staff members to thrive, achieve their potential, and deliver better patient care.
July 16, 2019
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CIRSE extends tribute to 1st congress president
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) has composed a tribute in memory of one of its founders, Dr. Friedrich Olbert, who died on 6 April.
July 14, 2019
RSNA R&E Foundation OKs grant money
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The RSNA Research and Education (R&E) Foundation Board of Trustees has approved more than $5 million in radiology research and education grants for 2019.
July 11, 2019
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EC commits 35M euros to cancer detection
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Commission (EC) has pledged a hefty amount to promote the development of image recognition systems to diagnose the most common forms of cancer.
July 9, 2019
ESR to present Children in Focus program
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) plans to highlight children's health and social issues in a program at ECR 2020.
July 8, 2019
Irish fears grow over litigation's impact on screening
By Philip Ward
There's a significant risk doctors won't work in Ireland's breast cancer screening service due to fears over being sued for false-negative results, according to a national newspaper article published on 2 July. The future of the service is now in jeopardy, leading experts warn.
July 2, 2019
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JFR 2019 reveals expanded international focus
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The French Society of Radiology has announced plans to develop the international coverage at its annual meeting, Journées Francophones de Radiologie Diagnostique et Interventionnelle (JFR) 2019, to be held in Paris in October.
July 1, 2019
Affidea acquires Lithuanian healthcare provider
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Diagnostic imaging, outpatient, and cancer care services provider Affidea has completed the acquisition of a Lithuanian private healthcare service company, expanding its European network to 256 facilities.
July 1, 2019
Sonographer regulation divides opinion in England
By Philip Ward
Do unregulated sonographers pose a threat to patient safety? That's the suggestion of a long-awaited report by the Professional Standards Authority into the regulation of sonographers in England. The Royal College of Radiologists has voiced strong concerns about the issue.
July 1, 2019
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Staff under fire for performing x-rays on corpse
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
At least 11 medical professionals from a hospital in India are under investigation for acquiring 10 x-ray exams on a patient after his death, according to a recent report from Medical Dialogues.
June 30, 2019
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