Dr. Adrian Thomas[email protected]Womens ImagingThe first sister of radiology: Florence StoneyBorn in Dublin in 1870, Dr. Florence Stoney was an early pioneer of radiology and a keen suffragette. She had a firm faith in women's capacity to fill top positions. Her life will be celebrated at next week's UKIO congress in Liverpool.June 6, 2024CTHow not to lie with statistics: The genius of Doug AltmanTo maximize the benefit to society, we need to not only do research but also do it well, medical statistician Prof. Doug Altman once said. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas asks what radiologists can learn from his legacy.May 13, 2024Digital X-RayDiscover radiology's roots at the German Roentgen MuseumMake sure you add the world-famous Roentgen Museum to your bucket list, urges history buff Dr. Adrian Thomas. He describes his visit to Remscheid-Lennep, Germany.December 11, 2023Clinical NewsAntoine Béclère and the origins of French radiologyAntoine Béclère is one of the greats of radiology. At his own expense, he opened France's first department of radiology in 1897, and he was president of the third International Congress of Radiology, held in Paris in 1931, writes our history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas.October 10, 2023Clinical NewsVan Gogh discovery focuses attention on radiography of artX-ray has unearthed an unknown self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh. The painting was found on the back of an earlier work and was hidden by layers of glue and cardboard. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas tells the story and looks at the use of radiography in this area.August 17, 2022Clinical NewsReflections on 125 years of the British Institute of RadiologyTo commemorate the 125th anniversary of the British Institute of Radiology, radiology historian Dr. Adrian Thomas highlights some of the key turning points of what is now the oldest radiological society in the world.June 14, 2022Clinical NewsU.K. mourns loss of interventional radiologist David ShepherdDr. David Shepherd dedicated his life to interventional radiology and served the same hospital in the South of England for over 30 years, writes history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas. Outside of work, he was a keen and proficient sailor.February 3, 2022Clinical NewsU.K. radiology mourns MSK specialist Charles WakeleyDr. Charles John Wakeley (1959-2021) worked as a musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologist in Bristol, U.K., for 27 years. He was past president of the British Society of Skeletal Radiologists, senior examiner for the Royal College of Radiologists, and associate editor of Clinical Radiology. Dr. Adrian Thomas pays tribute to him.November 18, 2021Clinical NewsUnder scrutiny: 100 years of articles about contrast agentsFounded in 1921 under its legendary editor, Gösta Forssell, Acta Radiologica has just published a thought-provoking article about 100 years of contrast agents. Radiology historian Dr. Adrian Thomas tells the story.November 10, 2021Digital X-RayEver fancied working in Bermuda? George Ringer did it for 31 yearsDr. Adrian "George" Ringer was a lively and unconventional character who spent most of his working life in Bermuda. History expert Dr. Adrian Thomas tells the story of the Englishman who helped transform radiology on the Caribbean island.July 5, 2021Page 1 of 6Next PageTop StoriesAdvanced VisualizationNew pediatric brain imaging unit planned in U.K.Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Aston University in the U.K. have received the green light for the development of a facility incorporating a magnetoencephalography brain scanner.Radiology EducationESR announces railway deal for ECR 2025Artificial IntelligenceGE HealthCare to acquire Intelligent Ultrasound's clinical AI unitClinical NewsImaging unearths secret world of caterpillarsClinical NewsThe long wait: Report turnaround times grow in England
