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Novel x-ray method promises dramatic cut in radiation dose

By Amerigo Allegretto

Contrast-enhanced digital mammography with monochromatic x-rays provides a simpler and more effective imaging technique at substantially lower radiation dose, two global researchers wrote in the European Journal of Radiology on 18 September.

September 22, 2021

10 new cases highlight trainees' reporting errors

By Philip Ward

Two researchers have presented detailed analysis of 10 cases involving errors by radiology trainees in their preliminary reports during out-of-hours cover. The authors' aim is to reframe mistakes into a learning opportunity for others and provide practical suggestions on how to reduce future errors.

September 20, 2021

Tabár and Duffy to receive Margulis award at RSNA 2021

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The RSNA organizing committee has announced that Dr. László Tabár and Prof. Stephen W. Duffy will receive the 2021 Alexander R. Margulis Award for Scientific Excellence at November's annual meeting in Chicago.

September 19, 2021

Athlete narrowly avoids MRI accident at Tokyo Paralympics

By Philip Ward

A serious adverse event almost occurred in the MRI scanning suite during the recent Paralympic Games in Tokyo, chief radiologist Dr. Yukihisa Saida has revealed. The incident indicates the importance of finding out exactly what materials an artificial limb is made from.

September 19, 2021

CT reveals shocking injury caused by COVID-19 nasal swab

By Leah Sherwood

A Czech team has treated a patient for a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak after a COVID-19 test with a nasal swab led to an injury at the base of his skull. This is thought to be the first case of a CSF fistula after nasal swab testing in a healthy patient with no preexisting skull base condition.

September 19, 2021

Radiology Across Borders embraces WHO childbirth safety theme

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging all stakeholders to "act now for safe and respectful childbirth" for this year's World Patient Safety Day on 17 September, which has the theme of "Safe maternal and newborn care." Radiology Across Borders has expressed strong support for the initiative.

September 16, 2021

IBA, SCK CEN sign actinium-225 deal

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Proton therapy developer Ion Beam Applications (IBA) and Belgian nuclear research center SCK CEN have partnered to enable the production of the medical radioisotope actinium-225.

September 14, 2021

Swiss group underlines potential benefits of second-look PET/CT

By Will Morton

Investigators from Bern in Switzerland think a second PET/CT scan is worthwhile before radiotherapy treatment, especially when delays of over four weeks occur after initial scans in patients with advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer.

September 14, 2021

U.K. analysis adds momentum to CT lung cancer screening

By Philip Ward

Screening smokers and ex-smokers could reduce lung cancer mortality by as much as 16%, according to the findings of a large U.K. study published on 11 September in Lancet Regional Health -- Europe.

September 13, 2021

OSIC launches repository for interstitial lung diseases

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The Open Source Imaging Consortium (OSIC) is launching the OSIC Data Repository, a global data repository for interstitial lung diseases.

September 12, 2021

Should breast radiologists undergo self-assessment test?

By Philip Ward

A national breast cancer screening self-evaluation test implemented in Italy is showing signs of success, and the developers are convinced readers should undergo such a test. However, some experts warn the Italian initiative needs to be improved.

September 12, 2021

Italian team evaluates ultrasound scoring index in COVID diagnosis

By Amerigo Allegretto

Investigators from the University of Ferrara in Italy have found that their lung ultrasound severity index can distinguish between patients who have COVID-19 and those who don't. It also helps to identify those who will experience in-hospital mortality.

September 12, 2021

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