Radiographers: Page 8

Radiographers can play role in early breast cancer diagnosis
By Rebekah Moan
Many older women in the U.K. are coming into healthcare facilities with late-stage breast cancer primarily because they are unaware of the signs and symptoms of the disease. A pilot study shows that radiographers can help remedy the situation in a program that could have implications for breast care in Europe.
July 15, 2012
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U.K. radiographers lead diagnostic and therapeutic services
By Eric Barnes
The role of radiographers in the U.K. continues to grow in diagnostic and therapeutic services, including advanced imaging modalities and research, according to a new survey of managers.
July 12, 2012
Violence against radiographers moves swiftly up political agenda
By Philip Ward
Fresh evidence about the escalating levels of violence against accident and emergency radiographers is focusing attention on an issue of growing concern, and is encouraging more organizations to look into how best to protect staff, especially by provision of better training.
July 4, 2012
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19 May tribute planned for U.K. radiographer Marion Frank
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A celebration of the life and work of Marion Frank will be held in London on 19 May.
May 10, 2012
Radiographers' role in CT colonography comes under scrutiny
By Rebekah Moan
Radiographers have a greater capacity for triaging extracolonic findings at CT colonography after training, but they may still not be of significant support to radiologists, Dutch researchers said at the recent European Congress of Radiology.
March 27, 2012
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Nepal offers mountainous challenges to radiology
By Rebekah Moan
Nestled between India and China, Nepal is a mountainous country with major differences between urban and rural regions -- including access to imaging technology. But simple changes can make a big impact, according to Yogesh Jha, a former radiographer in Nepal who spoke with AuntMinnieEurope.com on the state of radiology in his home country.
February 21, 2012
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U.K. radiographers society develops benchmarking tool
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The Society and College of Radiographers in London announced that it is working with the Amor Group to develop a benchmarking tool for radiology services.
February 15, 2012
South African wins Radiographer of the Year
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists named Sandra Pridgeon of South Africa the society's DoseWise Radiographer of the Year for 2011.
February 12, 2012
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ISRRT to recognize dose reduction
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Entries are now being accepted for the second annual DoseWise Radiographer of the Year Award competition, put on by Philips Healthcare parent Royal Philips Electronics and the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT).
August 24, 2011
Role extension for radiographers; MRI of obese patients; news from Pisa
By Philip Ward
April 19, 2011
Rude awakening: Will radiographers eventually take over?
By Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD
One of the topics at ECR 2011 in Vienna was carefully kept under wraps: the decision of a major Dutch hospital's department of radiology to train some of its radiographers to read images. It was not discussed on the stage, but rather in the corridors and at the coffee tables.
April 18, 2011
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Radiographers reduce radiation exposure in Finland
By James Brice
Radiographers have an important role to play in monitoring patient radiation exposure and adjusting x-ray equipment settings when rates rise, according to Finnish researchers.
April 17, 2011
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