Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
Until Dr. Helen Carty and others spoke and wrote extensively and authoritatively about the role of imaging in child abuse in the 1990s, the topic was largely ignored in much of Europe, probably in the vain hope it would disappear. Unfortunately, it didn't.
Now radiology is very much facing up to its responsibilities, as highlighted this week by the publication of U.K. guidelines. Dr. Erich Sorantin welcomes the document, but he still prefers the U.S. guidelines. Go to our MRI Community, or click here.
Carrying on the pediatric theme, we have an interview with leading German pediatric radiologist Dr. Friederike Körber. She explains why she loves her job and what special skills are required to succeed. Click here to read more.
Evidence is growing about 3D printing's ability to enhance the understanding of complex pathologies for referring physicians, trainees, and patients. Furthermore, it can represent good value for money and has important medicolegal applications. To learn about the experiences of a London group, click here.
Meanwhile, Swiss researchers have focused on radiation protection in fetal imaging. They looked at how to estimate fetal absorbed radiation dose when direct measurements of energy deposition cannot be performed. Visit the Women's Imaging Community, or click here.
If you love cheese, you won't want to miss our article about functional MRI. French researchers have scooped a prize for their unique and quirky study. Get the full details here.
Finally, I'd like to welcome Dr. Sergey Morozov, PhD, from Moscow to our editorial advisory board. Many of you will have read his recent article on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Drs. Cristina Fernández Rey, Daniel Reizine, and Josef Vymazal have stepped down from our board, and I would like to thank them very much for their contribution and support over the past few years.
