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Breast cancer screening develops in Iran

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Breast cancer screening tests and prevention services in Iran are now covered by a universal public health insurance plan, according to a 3 July report in the Tehran Times.

July 2, 2019

Irish fears grow over litigation's impact on screening

By Philip Ward

There's a significant risk doctors won't work in Ireland's breast cancer screening service due to fears over being sued for false-negative results, according to a national newspaper article published on 2 July. The future of the service is now in jeopardy, leading experts warn.

July 2, 2019

ANSTO workers exposed to radiation

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Three employees from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have been exposed to radiation at its nuclear medicine production facility in New South Wales, according to a 1 July report in the Mandarin.

July 2, 2019

3D-printed guides optimize pelvic tumor surgery

By Abraham Kim

Using 3D-printed surgical guides based on CT scans enabled researchers from Spain to improve the accuracy of, and potentially reduce operating times for, the surgical removal of pelvic tumors in a new study, presented at the recent Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery 2019 congress in Rennes, France.

July 2, 2019

Belgians issue conebeam CT dose guide

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Researchers from Belgium have developed a pediatric radiation dose assessment guide covering five types of conebeam CT scanners used for dental and maxillofacial exams, which they outlined in an article published online on 1 July in European Radiology.

June 30, 2019

AR helps transform minimally invasive surgery

By Abraham Kim

A team from a leading London facility has used an augmented reality (AR) headset to examine CT images alongside an endoscopic video of patient anatomy while simulating minimally invasive surgery. The technology led to improved operating times and surgical proficiency.

June 30, 2019

German group secures top molecular award

By Wayne Forrest

Researchers from Heidelberg, Germany, have won this year's Image of the Year prize at the annual Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging meeting in Anaheim, California, U.S., for their radiotracer that can detect 28 different types of cancer.

June 26, 2019

NHS program approves Fujifilm's Amulet Innovality

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) has approved Fujifilm Medical Systems' Amulet Innovality mammography system for tomosynthesis assessment in screening clinics across England.

June 25, 2019

Row erupts over BBC's use of smartphone images

By Brian Casey

Controversy broke out at the end of last week following a BBC article that used Australian x-rays to support allegations that young adults who used smartphones extensively were growing bony protuberances -- essentially, horns -- on their skulls.

June 25, 2019

Are you drowning from too many acronyms?

By Philip Ward

Overusing acronyms and abbreviations in imaging requests and reports can cause confusion, delay a diagnosis, and compromise patient safety, and it's essential to create an approved list of common acronyms, according to a new audit conducted in Scotland.

June 25, 2019

Dutch shed light on pros and cons of breast MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

Dutch researchers have found that MRI detects breast cancer earlier than digital mammography in women with a family history of the disease but without known genetic mutations. The improved detection comes at a risk of more false positives, however.

June 24, 2019

Hologic offers to acquire SuperSonic Imagine

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Women's imaging vendor Hologic has entered into an exclusive negotiation agreement for the acquisition of ultrasound equipment manufacturer SuperSonic Imagine.

June 20, 2019

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