Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
More than half of the French population now live in a region where delays for MRI scans are 30 days or more, and the waiting times are more than 47 days in some parts of the country.
This worrying situation has prompted national societies, as well as senior radiologists, to speak out. What's causing the delays? Find out in our MRI Community, or click here.
Smartphones are changing medical practice. That's the bold assertion of Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD, and judging by the amazing popularity of his three previous columns about the devices, many of you can relate to this viewpoint. He's now revisited the topic, and his opinion hasn't changed. Click here to learn more.
In an important breast imaging study, STORM-2, researchers have reported that adding digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) to a 2D mammography exam improved cancer detection rates and found invasive cancers that were smaller. Also, the use of a synthetic 2D mammogram derived from DBT data worked just as well as a conventional 2D mammogram -- meaning women can avoid additional radiation dose. On the down side, recall rates were higher. Visit the Women's Imaging Community, or click here.
The Rio Olympics begin on 5 August, and groin pain is likely to be a common complaint among injured athletes. What's the best plan of action? European Radiology has just published a timely study on this subject, and you can get the full details here.
Meanwhile, Israeli researchers have developed virtual training modules for difficult interventional procedures. By creating a development platform that can be modified to demonstrate a broad range of procedures, the group has taken steps to ensure that surgeons and interventionalists will have plenty of practice. Go to the Advanced Visualization Community, or click here.
Finally, don't miss this week's case report about a 25-year-old man who presents with left knee pain followed by numbness in the foot after several weeks. Test yourself here.
