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Look out for 'feather duvet lung,' Scottish team urges

By Philip Ward

Researchers have used CT to diagnose a case of "feather duvet lung," in which lung inflammation is caused by breathing in dust from the feathers in bedding. They've warned everybody to bear in mind the condition when patients present with unexplained breathlessness.

November 21, 2019

CTPA effectively rules out PE in pregnant women

By Rebekah Moan

A 17-year Swiss study involving pregnant women with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) has shown that CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) rarely indicates the disease and more often detects alternative diagnoses. Also, the radiation dose exposure dropped by one-third during the study period.

November 20, 2019

Lunit nets CE Mark for AI x-ray software

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Artificial intelligence (AI) image analysis software developer Lunit has received Europe's CE Mark for its Insight CXR AI chest x-ray analysis software.

November 19, 2019

Norway prepares to open 7T MRI facility

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The Norwegian Brain Initiative (NORBRAIN) is moving ahead with the construction of a new 7-tesla MRI facility at the campus of St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim.

November 19, 2019

ITM signs Chinese radioisotope deal

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

German radiopharmaceutical group ITM Isotopen Technologien München has signed a technology license agreement with Chengdu Gaotong Isotope to produce and distribute ITM's germanium-68 (Ge-68)/gallium-68 (Ga-68) generators and lutetium-177 (Lu-117) radioisotope in China.

November 18, 2019

U.K. releases new guidelines on breast screening

By Philip Ward

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists has published detailed guidance on screening and symptomatic breast imaging. Its 27-page report includes advice on the imaging of breast implants and the optimum use of ultrasound.

November 18, 2019

Austrian AI startup gets FDA nod for knee software

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Austrian artificial intelligence (AI) startup ImageBiopsy Lab has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its knee osteoarthritis labeling assistant (KOALA) software.

November 17, 2019

Lego MRI initiative attracts over 5,000 supporters

By Philip Ward

A Lego MRI scheme developed by a U.K.-based radiographer to reduce anxiety among children has now won the support of more than 5,000 followers. The Danish toy company is allowing the project leaders 14 months to reach the 10,000 supporters required for a commercial launch.

November 17, 2019

Armenia welcomes 1st nuclear medicine facility

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Center of Nuclear Medicine -- the first of its kind to open in Armenia -- will respond to an increasing need in the region for radioisotope-based cancer treatment, according to an article from MassisPost.

November 14, 2019

Attendance rises 16% for online hybrid meeting

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Society for Hybrid, Molecular and Translational Imaging (ESHIMT) reported a 16% increase in attendance for last month's Conference on Hybrid Imaging Live (CHILI), following the inaugural event in 2018.

November 13, 2019

Ultromics gets FDA clearance for AI for echo

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

U.K. software developer Ultromics has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for EchoGo Core, the company's artificial intelligence (AI) software for earlier detection of cardiovascular disease.

November 13, 2019

Study of 5M women shows when to start breast screening

By Rebekah Moan

A study of more than 5 million Swedish women released on 14 November in JAMA Oncology provides tangible guidance on when screening should begin for those with a family history of breast cancer. It suggests screening may need to start up to 14 years earlier than national guidelines recommend.

November 13, 2019

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