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Scottish man arrested after x-ray shows knife in pocket
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A man from Aberdeen, Scotland, was arrested on Saturday after an x-ray exam at a hospital revealed a knife in his trouser pocket, according to an article published online on 5 March in the Press and Journal.
March 5, 2019
Top 5 trends from ECR 2019 in Vienna
By Philip Ward, Erik L. Ridley, Wayne Forrest, and Brian Casey
The giant octopus in the registration area, the impressive model of Poseidon in the opening ceremony, and the host of other aquatic images from ECR 2019 looked stunning on social media, but what were the longer-lasting impressions and substantive issues to take away from this year's congress in Vienna? Our editorial team has compiled a list of the five main trends.
March 4, 2019
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ECR 2019 hits new high in attendance
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
ECR 2019 in Vienna has surpassed last year's record-breaking figures for overall attendance by roughly 6%, according to an announcement from the European Society of Radiology.
March 3, 2019
Video from ECR 2019: Claudia Weidekamm on life in New Zealand
VIENNA - Ever wondered what it's like working Down Under? Three years ago, musculoskeletal radiologist Dr. Claudia Weidekamm made the switch from the Medical University of Vienna to TRG Imaging in New Zealand. She describes why she took an extended sabbatical and what differences she noticed working in two very different healthcare systems and cultures.
March 3, 2019
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Early recognition can reduce stress and prevent burnout
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Stress at work is an increasingly common phenomenon, but radiologists still may not be recognizing the symptoms of burnout in both colleagues and themselves, according to expert speakers at today's Professional Challenges session at ECR 2019. Like all health problems, identifying issues early and taking appropriate action is key to the cure.
March 1, 2019
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Imaging analytics platform optimizes MRI operations
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - The combination of an imaging analytics platform and lean management concepts can deliver substantial improvements in MRI department operational efficiency without affecting the quality of care, researchers reported at ECR 2019.
March 1, 2019
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Beware the perils of revealing data on social media
By Vivienne Raper
Sharing patient data on Facebook and WhatsApp involves a breach of European data protection regulations and can have serious consequences, according to Dr. Erik Ranschaert, PhD, president of the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics. At today's Special Focus session at ECR 2019, his goal was to raise awareness of the issue, and he shared some secure alternatives.
February 28, 2019
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COCIR restates need to replace old imaging equipment
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical, and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) has released four new infographics at ECR 2019 emphasizing the ongoing deterioration of medical imaging equipment throughout Europe.
February 27, 2019
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Video from ECR 2019: Nicola Strickland on Brexit & radiology
VIENNA - The planned withdrawal of the U.K. from the European Union is due to take place on 29 March, and it is having a major impact on the recruitment and retention of staff and the supply of medical isotopes. Dr. Nicola Strickland, the president of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), elaborates on what RCR is doing to alleviate the situation.
February 27, 2019
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Future of Imaging campaign promotes radiology in Europe
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A new public awareness campaign called Future of Imaging promotes the role of radiology in Europe and is launching in conjunction with this week's ECR 2019 in Vienna.
February 26, 2019
BIR releases radiation safety advice sheets
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) has launched a Radiation Safety initiative that involves publishing daily safety advice sheets for a week.
February 24, 2019
U.K. invests 200 million pounds in AI
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Aiming to ensure a leadership position for the U.K. in artificial intelligence (AI), UK Research and Innovation has announced a 200 million pound (230 million euro) initiative to create 1,000 new doctoral students specializing in AI.
February 20, 2019
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