Dr. Paul McCoubrie

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Britain vs. America: A centuries-old grammatical battle
Should we spell it “foetus” or “fetus”? “Haematuria” or “hematuria”? “Oesophagus” or “esophagus”? Dr. Paul McCoubrie investigates in a new column.
April 22, 2025
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The challenges of dysrhythmic radiologists
Do you want to work for an outfit that induces tachycardias, flogging its radiologists half to death? Or would you prefer somewhere with a fair workload? Dr. Paul McCoubrie investigates.
January 13, 2025
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McCoubrie: An epidemic of burnout has hit radiology
Today’s radiologist has to shift work at an eye-watering rate, Dr. Paul McCoubrie writes. The ever growing workload is ripping the heart out of the specialty, he says.
November 27, 2024
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Why are the juniors revolting?
The mood among the younger generation of radiologists in the U.K. is one of marked disgruntlement, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie. A new survey suggests nearly 8 out of 10 trainees may leave the profession due to the extended roles of nonradiologists.
April 30, 2024
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Clinical News
On your bike: A day in the life of Paul McCoubrie
Ranting about the iniquities of clinicians and laboriously detailing your burnout helps no one, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie in a new column. He's a passionate believer in decent coffee, black pudding for breakfast, cycling to work, and being a good colleague.
April 24, 2023
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Reflections on 2 years of COVID: What we got wrong
The COVID-19 pandemic is by no means over, and it may never truly disappear, but there have been many curious changes over the last two years, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie in a new column. He gives a personal view on COVID's impact on radiology since 2020.
May 16, 2022
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McCoubrie: Why changing times demand a fresh approach
Dr. Paul McCoubrie thought he was up to date and doing the right things, but now he realizes he was often getting it wrong -- not just as a radiologist but also as a human being. Several factors have contributed to this slow awakening, he explains in a new column.
January 31, 2022
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Clinical News
Defeating existential angst
What should you do if you feel you're starting to burn out? Dr. Paul McCoubrie sought a practical solution to his midlife dip that wasn't illegal, fattening, or incompatible with staying married. He decided to write a book, and he describes the experience in this article.
November 16, 2020
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Working in the pandemic: A clinical radiologist's view
Is it right to feel happy at work amid the misery of COVID-19? Dr. Paul McCoubrie criticizes the farcical redeployment of staff and proliferation of guidelines and webinars, but says there have been many upsides of the pandemic and radiology must appreciate the silver lining of a dark cloud.
June 3, 2020
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How to keep out of trouble
Complaints will occur irrespective of skill, knowledge, caring, communication, and assiduousness, but there are some simple ways to avoid sleepless nights and deliver better patient care, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie in his latest column.
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F-18 PSMA PET-CT proves clinical value in prostate cancer
F-18 prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT is having a major impact on patient care and therapy decisions in prostate cancer, but it’s crucial to bear in mind the modality’s diagnostic quirks.
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F-18 prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT is having a major impact on patient care and therapy decisions in prostate cancer, but it’s crucial to bear in mind the modality’s diagnostic quirks.
April 24, 2025
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Combined PET scans predict progression of Alzheimer’s
By Will Morton
Combining information from amyloid PET and FDG-PET scans can predict progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease, a Spanish study has found.
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PET scans predict outcomes for patients undergoing CAR T-cell therapy
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PET scans performed at one or three months after patients with large B-cell lymphoma begin CAR T-cell therapy can indicate whether they are responding to the treatment.
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MRI-based nomogram provides boost in breast cancer
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Pretreatment breast MRI can help quantify intratumoral heterogeneity and predict pathologic complete response in breast cancer patients.
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CT estimated to cause 5% of new cancer cases
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Researchers suggest that cancers associated with radiation from CT scans could eventually account for 5% of all new cases annually.
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AI-guided POCUS assists TB diagnosis in underserved areas
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AI-guided POCUS can accurately detect tuberculosis (TB), according to research presented at the ESCMID conference in Vienna, Austria.
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CT effective for tracking colon cancer lymph node distribution
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Using CT to track lymph node distribution in colon cancer patients is more effective at identifying metastasis than conventional testing.
April 11, 2025
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PET reveals brain’s responses to music
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PET has provided the first neuroimaging evidence that music affects the brain’s opioid receptor system.
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SPECT/CT measure validated for diagnosing ATTR
By Will Morton
A research team in Finland has validated the accuracy of a SPECT/CT measure for diagnosing transthyretin amyloidosis.
April 7, 2025
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MRI safety manual gets a makeover
By Kate Madden Yee
Emergency situations, MRI screening, and special patients and personnel are addressed in an updated safety guide.
April 4, 2025
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Resolution on imaging access awaits World Health Assembly approval
By Maryam Payne
The WHO board has adopted the Strengthening Medical Imaging resolution and it now looks set for approval by the World Health Assembly. Prof. Hedvig Hricak moderated an important webinar on the topic last week.
April 1, 2025
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