Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
Radiology reporting is a largely solitary pursuit that requires intense concentration, peace and quiet, and subdued lighting for most people. But it can really pay to let a little light into the darkness, says Dr. Giles Maskell.
In his latest column, Maskell has some practical and timely advice on how to create a positive and productive work environment. He's a very experienced and respected radiologist, so his words of wisdom are worth heeding. Go to our Imaging Informatics Community, or click here.
As most radiologists know only too well, requests for scans from general practitioners (GPs) have increased significantly over recent years. The scale of this increase has been underlined by new 15-year figures from the U.K. Find out more in the CT Community, or by clicking here.
The picture is becoming clearer on gadolinium accumulation in the brain. German researchers think they've made an important breakthrough by developing a technique for monitoring precisely how gadolinium-based contrast agents enter the brain via the glymphatic pathway. This aspect has been overlooked in the past, the study authors emphasize. Head to the MRI Community, or click here.
It was no surprise that artificial intelligence dominated the agenda at RSNA 2018. One of the more interesting presentations discussed a survey about German medical students' perspective on the emerging technology. What are the views of the doctors of the future? Get the full story.
Around 1,200 French delegates were at RSNA 2018, showing the enduring popularity of the congress among the nation's radiologists. Ultrasound expert Prof. Nicolas Grenier made the trek to Chicago, where he shared his thoughts on the urgent need for more attention to hygiene. Learn more.
Finally, some important findings were unveiled last week about ultrasound's effectiveness for further assessing masses found on screening digital breast tomosynthesis. Go to our Women's Imaging Community, or click here.
