Pediatric Radiology: Page 10

Pediatric patients use app to prep for MRI scan
By Wayne Forrest
VIENNA - The prospect of undergoing an MRI scan can trigger anxiety in any patient -- and arguably even more so in a child. To alleviate this and reduce anesthesia use, Danish radiologists helped develop an app that educates children about their pending experience, according to a study presented on Thursday at ECR 2018.
March 1, 2018
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CT dose tracking highlights differences among kids in ER
By Abraham Kim
Radiation dose tracking software revealed that children who had CT scans in the emergency room (ER) of separate hospitals in Finland received considerably different radiation doses for head and cervical spine CT exams, according to a study published in Emergency Radiology.
January 3, 2018
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EANM seeks committee members
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) is sending out a call for members to join its Radiopharmacy and Pediatrics Committees.
December 7, 2017
Aspect Imaging secures CE Mark for neonatal MRI
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Compact MRI technology developer Aspect Imaging has obtained the CE Mark for its Embrace dedicated neonatal MRI scanner.
November 9, 2017
Why a disturbed child should make us suspicious
X-ray, CT, and MRI play a key diagnostic role in cases of suspected violence against children. Some findings are made by chance, while others are abundantly apparent. In this interview, Dr. Hans-Joachim Mentzel, chair of the German Pediatric Radiology Association, discusses the signs to look for.
September 28, 2017
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U.K. issues new advice on imaging of child abuse
By Philip Ward
The U.K. has released detailed guidelines on suspected cases of child abuse. The 54-page document can be downloaded for free from the Royal College of Radiologists' website, and given the U.K.'s experience and leading role in this area, it may be used widely across Europe.
September 26, 2017
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Swiss use computer algorithm to estimate CT fetal dose
By Rebekah Moan
Researchers from Switzerland have developed computer models to estimate the radiation dose to fetuses of pregnant women undergoing CT. The ramifications include better decision-making for doctors and patients, according to the study team.
September 25, 2017
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Interview: Imaging's responsibility to children
Dr. Friederike Körber has a passion for working with children. She was scientific manager of the annual conference of the German Pediatric Radiology Association, which took place last week in Cologne. She explains about what makes her job so rewarding and the skills needed to make a good pediatric radiologist.
September 24, 2017
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French study shows pediatric CT needs improvement
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
To optimize dose, radiology departments need more consistent protocols for pediatric CT exams, according to a French study published online on 23 August in European Radiology.
August 23, 2017
SFR mourns death of Dr. Azza Hammou
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The French Society of Radiology (SFR) said it was sad to announce the death of Tunisian pediatric radiologist Dr. Azza Hammou.
August 8, 2017
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New tribute to Dr. Helen Carty praises her sense of fun
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Frank Field, the senior U.K. politician, has co-authored a tribute for prominent pediatric radiologist Dr. Helen Carty in the Guardian newspaper.
August 6, 2017
Dr. Helen Carty. Image courtesy of the ESR.
Case report congress heads to Vienna
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Society for Translational Medicine is now accepting abstracts for its European Radiology Case Reports Congress taking place in Vienna from 21 to 22 April 2018.
July 31, 2017
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