Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
Vincent van Gogh often used canvases twice to save money, turning them over and then working on the other side.
Using x-ray, Scottish researchers have discovered a self-portrait of the Dutch artist that was covered by layers of glue and cardboard on the back of an earlier work. In his latest history column, Dr. Adrian Thomas told the full story and described the use of radiography in art.
Presenting clear, accurate information that patients can understand is important at every stage, according to Prof. Andrea Rockall and her colleagues at the European Society of Radiology. Radiology must develop a culture of respectful and empathic communication, they wrote in an important new article.
While PET/MRI remains experimental in most countries, some hospitals have been using the approach since it was first introduced more than 10 years ago. Prof. Dr. Lale Umutlu, from Essen in Germany, is convinced PET/MRI has become a game changer in clinical practice and has elaborated on what she terms "The Big Four" applications for the hybrid modality.
Also in the Molecular Imaging Community, you can read about Russia's investment in a nuclear research center in Bolivia -- notable, given that the facility is now the highest-altitude site in the world producing radioisotopes for use in medicine.
When it comes to radiation safety, Madan Rehani, PhD, has an enviable track record. His team has published a new survey about referring clinicians' habits when ordering CT scans. The group's findings deserve a close look. Find out more in the CT Community.
