Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
When it comes to breast imaging, Nottingham has been a center of excellence for many years. Earlier this week, researchers from the English city published the results of a potentially groundbreaking new study about the role of radiographers in double reading of mammograms.
The analysis may lead screening programs in other countries to consider the use of physician extenders in breast imaging, according to the lead author. Find out more in the Women's Imaging Community.
In prostate MRI, what's the impact of magnetic field strength on the diagnostic performance of dynamic contrast enhancement in cancer detection? And what are the major differences between 1.5- and 3-tesla scanners?
A respected team from Dusseldorf, Germany, has addressed these questions in a novel investigation involving nearly 300 patients. The group has just published its findings, and they deserve a close look in our MRI Community.
Publishing case reports successfully on social media requires careful thought, but the process can be rewarding and beneficial to others. In a Q&A interview, Dr. Heiko Alfke, director of the Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at Lüdenscheid Hospital in Germany, spoke about the rationale behind his own approach to posting material on LinkedIn.
Meanwhile, cybersecurity remains a concern for hospitals across the globe, and the recent ransomware attack on a French hospital underlines the continued vulnerability of radiology departments.
In case you've not heard, the organizers have switched ECR 2023 from July to March. ESR president Dr. Adrian Grady and his colleagues deserve praise for making this tough decision and for listening to the views of delegates and exhibitors.
No doubt it will be a major logistical challenge to be ready to open the doors of the Austria Center by 1 March -- but if anyone can do it, then it's surely ESR Executive Director Peter Baierl and his team in Vienna. We wish them good luck.
Finally, be sure to check out a webinar on our sister site AuntMinnie.com on Wednesday, 21 September at 18:00 CET, entitled Advances in Osteoporosis Screening: Finding More Patients at Risk. We've got a great lineup of key opinion leaders in radiology to discuss the latest developments in osteoporosis screening, so reserve your seat today!
