Pediatric Radiology: Page 12

Germans link CT cancer risk to social deprivation
By Frances Rylands-Monk
A new pediatric study from Germany suggests that poorer children get more scans from radiation-bearing modalities like CT. Clinicians and radiologists need to be aware that children from deprived backgrounds may be more likely to undergo CT than their more privileged peers.
May 24, 2016
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Light can image premature babies' lungs
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Laser light can be used to image premature babies' lungs as an alternative to x-ray, according to research from Lund University in Sweden.
March 22, 2016
Video from ECR 2016: Dr. Erich Sorantin on pediatric dose
VIENNA - The "half-slice thickness" approach is a practical and cost-effective way to reduce CT dose, particularly for children, and it doesn't require additional hardware or staff. That’s the view of Dr. Erich Sorantin. In an interview with AuntMinnieEurope.com at ECR 2016, he elaborates on how the technique works.
March 3, 2016
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A practical way to lower CT dose: Half-slice thickness
By Rebekah Moan
VIENNA - A way to lower CT dose, particularly for children, who are the most sensitive to radiation, was unveiled today at ECR 2016 and doesn't require additional hardware or staff. Called the "half-slice thickness" approach, it uses existing resources and knowledge.
March 1, 2016
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Toddlers tackle touchscreens adeptly
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Two-year-olds are old enough to be adept at using touchscreens and can swipe, unlock, and actively search for features on smartphones and tablets, according a study published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
December 21, 2015
Video from RSNA: Lego imaging allays kids' fears of MRI
CHICAGO - A novel Lego kit of an MRI scanning suite that kids can assemble themselves is a hot topic at this week's RSNA 2015 meeting. The developers of the kit believe it could help familiarize kids with the imaging environment before their scans.
December 1, 2015
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Lego MRI: Reducing kids' anxiety, brick by brick
By Dr. Benjamin H. Taragin
A creative group of U.S. and Dutch radiologists is using Lego models to put children at ease in the MRI suite, and the idea is catching on fast. The goal is for patients to complete the study without the need for sedation.
November 10, 2015
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Get savvy on neonatal chest x-rays
By Philip Ward
It's time to brush up your knowledge of neonatal chest x-rays, and doing so will have a positive impact on patient management. That's the view of radiologists who presented their experiences at the 2015 annual meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Imaging, held in Barcelona, Spain.
October 20, 2015
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Philips brings Ambient Experience to Wales
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has installed its Ambient Experience technology at the Children's Hospital for Wales in the U.K.
October 13, 2015
ESR seeks feedback on pediatric DRLs
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is seeking comments this month on the European guidelines for diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for pediatric imaging.
October 12, 2015
EOS acquires rights to scoliosis software
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Orthopedic digital imaging developer EOS Imaging has acquired an exclusive, worldwide license for software to determine prognosis for adolescent scoliosis using 3D and 2D clinical parameters.
September 27, 2015
IDoR 2015 to highlight pediatric imaging
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
This year's International Day of Radiology (IDoR) will highlight radiologists' role in detecting and treating pediatric diseases.
September 23, 2015
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