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Radiology in Italy takes center stage at ECR 2019
The future status and development of the radiological profession came under the microscope today during the eagerly anticipated ESR meets Italy session. The major challenges ahead, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, were addressed by expert speakers.
February 28, 2019
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Liquid biopsy can be game-changer in radiology
Biomarkers, in combination with liquid biopsy and pathology, can help to optimize cancer detection and characterization in the years ahead, and they now form an integral part of a diagnostic approach that aims to integrate diverse data from imaging, pathology, and liquid biopsy/laboratory medicine, experts noted in this morning's New Horizons session at ECR 2019 in Vienna.
February 26, 2019
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Musculoskeletal speakers reveal trade secrets on sports injuries
To achieve success and consistently good results in sports imaging, you must be descriptive in the radiology report, know what pitfalls to avoid, and find out what is important to the surgeon. That's the view of Dr. Theodore Miller, from Weill Cornell Medicine of Cornell University in New York City and a speaker at today's transatlantic master class on sports injuries.
March 2, 2018
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Quality: How teleradiology firms can make a difference
Around 40% of radiologists in the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) are not having their reporting checked, and this is one of the greatest weaknesses of NHS radiology when it comes to quality, a leading teleradiologist told delegates at this month's British Institute of Radiology annual congress.
November 14, 2017
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BIR: How machine learning can cut false positives
LONDON - Deep artificial neural networks show comparable sensitivity versus radiologists, and they have great future potential to reduce false positives and patient distress in mammography, a Swiss researcher said on 3 November at the annual congress of the British Institute of Radiology (BIR).
November 6, 2017
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BIR: New peak in litigation claims looms large
LONDON - Litigation claims involving radiology are on the rise, and it's vital to be prepared for the increasingly legalistic climate that lies ahead, an expert told delegates on 3 November at the annual congress of the British Institute of Radiology (BIR).
November 5, 2017
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Strickland backs peer review plus digital feedback learning
LONDON - Radiology urgently needs effective vendor-neutral peer feedback and peer-review systems for reported imaging studies that are easy to document and share, Dr. Nicola Strickland told attendees at the British Institute of Radiology annual congress.
November 9, 2016
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Achenbach gives cardiologist's view on coronary CTA
LONDON - A leading cardiologist's perspective on the current clinical controversies surrounding coronary CT angiography (CCTA), as provided by Dr. Stephan Achenbach, was the main crowd-puller at last week's annual conference of the British Institute of Radiology.
November 8, 2016
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Day 1 pancreatic CT scans can fool clinicians
In a suspected case of acute pancreatitis, it's essential to use CT at the right time, a Dutch expert told delegates at the British Institute of Radiology annual conference on 4 November. CT is best performed at least 72 hours after symptom onset, said Dr. Thomas Bollen from Utrecht.
November 6, 2016
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Musculoskeletal Radiology
Paralympians pose special set of imaging challenges
Paralympic athletes represent a particular challenge for imaging professionals, because they often have underlying physiological or structural abnormalities that take patient management and care to a new level, according to Dr. Rob Campbell, Paralympic imaging lead at the London 2012 Games.
June 6, 2016
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By Maryam Payne
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Nociceptive responses to contrast CT such as intense warmth, urinary urgency, a metallic taste, dry mouth, and mild discomfort or pain aren't necessarily indicators of adverse contrast reactions.
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Radiology societies demand retraction of 'flawed' interventional guideline
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The American College of Radiology and 33 other societies have urged the BMJ to retract guidelines on injections for back and neck pain.
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MRI identifies parts of the brain that remember words
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ML-based system predicts x-ray service times
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A team in Italy has developed a real-time machine-learning (ML) system that can predict x-ray service times in emergency departments.
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What makes medical students choose a career in radiology?
By Maryam Payne
In an interview with the German Roentgen Society conducted at ECR 2025, medical students Fadi Matar and Johannes Wörsdörfer reveal why they're interested in radiology.
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Do radiologists trust mammography AI software?
By Erik L. Ridley
A large-scale trial on the use of mammography AI software in a breast cancer screening program has found recalls were lower when cases were flagged by AI.
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