Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
In the wake of the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union, making firm predictions about the future direction and financial well-being of the imaging sector is fraught with danger.
Uncertainty is the buzzword right now, but undeterred, market expert Stephen Holloway has speculated on what could lie ahead over the coming months and years. His analysis is of concern to all imaging professionals and is worth a close look. You can do so here.
The opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics is less than a month away. It's understandable that Chief Medical Officer Dr. João Grangeiro has concentrated most of his efforts on the threat posed by the Zika virus, but he's also developed a strategy for imaging's role at the games. Learn more in our MRI Community, or by clicking here.
When it comes to imaging the brain, a sharp rise in incidental findings looks certain in the future because the use of MRI in both clinical practice and research will continue to grow in the coming years, according to Dutch researchers. The group has just published the findings of a new study in this area, and you can get the details here.
At the recent U.K. Radiological Congress, Singaporean authors presented their findings on radiographer reporting. This remains a topical issue across Europe, and it's no surprise that the research generated great interest. Find out more here.
Demand for imaging examinations at St James' Hospital (SJH) in Dublin rose sharply between 2010 and 2014, and staff members in the radiology department have struggled to cope with the increased workload. Against this background, Dr. Niall Sheehy and his colleagues at SJH have scrutinized their costs. Click here to learn more.
