Pediatric Radiology: Page 5

Report: Huge shortfall of pediatric radiologists puts lives at risk
By Philip Ward
Widespread shortages of pediatric radiologists are contributing to the misdiagnosis of child abuse, according to a report posted on 27 June by a U.K. national newspaper. The two main issues are the availability of pediatric radiologists and a lack of experts willing to give testimony in court, says Dr. Owen Arthurs of London's Great Ormond Street.
June 28, 2021
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Has COVID-19 changed children's imaging forever?
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
Toys, distraction aids, and themed decorations in waiting areas are no longer used to calm anxious patients before a scan at Nottingham Children's Hospital, and personal protective equipment has resulted in far fewer smiles, according to a presentation at the UK Imaging & Oncology Congress.
June 13, 2021
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The reality: Over half of strokes in children are diagnosed late
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
More than half of children affected by stroke receive a delayed diagnosis -- typically between 12 and 24 hours after it occurred -- and 10% of them get no diagnosis at all, according to a leading Spanish expert.
May 30, 2021
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High-resolution MRI illuminates fetal white-matter tracts
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Using high-resolution MRI, a team of U.K. researchers has visualized white-matter tracts in fetuses, according to a study published on 12 May in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of The United States of America.
May 13, 2021
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Do variations in pediatric imaging coverage affect patient care?
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Pediatric imaging coverage protocols at academic centers vary widely, and few hospitals provide 24-hour, in-house radiology attending coverage, according to a study published on 11 May in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
May 12, 2021
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Germany issues advice on care of children who survive COVID-19
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The German Society of Radiology has highlighted a document that offers guidance on treating disease in children and adolescents who were previously infected with COVID-19.
April 8, 2021
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Swedish team uses MRI to assist diagnosis of congenital heart defects
By Kate Madden Yee
Cardiovascular MRI can improve treatment and management plans for infants with congenital heart problems, as well as counseling for their parents, according to researchers from Lund University in Sweden.
March 30, 2021
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Historical study finds that benign bone tumors are common in children
By Kate Madden Yee
A cache of historical x-rays -- some almost 100 years old -- has revealed that benign bone tumors are common in healthy children, and they resolve on their own over time, according to a study published on 1 March in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
March 10, 2021
Philips and Disney develop videos for kids getting MRI scans
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare is debuting a partnership with the Walt Disney Company at this week's ECR meeting in which the animation giant has developed bespoke children's cartoons to entertain kids being scanned in MRI suites outfitted with Philips' Ambient Experience concept.
March 2, 2021
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New study confirms safety of ultrasound-guided vein access
By Theresa Pablos
Australian researchers have shown that ultrasound-guided tunneled central venous access is safe for children. Their randomized clinical trial included more than 100 patients and showed that ultrasound-guided placement reduced operating time and preserved vein size.
January 4, 2021
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French-speaking world gets set for 6-channel JFR
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Predictive imaging, lung cancer screening, and the so-called patient experience will be central themes at the annual congress for the French-speaking radiological community, the Journées Francophones de Radiologie (JFR). The event will take place between 2 and 5 October via six livestreaming channels.
September 27, 2020
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RCR appoints Ramsden as vice president
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has revealed that Dr. William Ramsden has been elected as vice president of clinical radiology.
September 23, 2020
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