Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
When work began over 20 years ago on developing the first 11.7-tesla MRI scanner, many people thought the idea would never catch on. Not only was the project unrealistic but also the human body would be unable to cope with a magnetic field of such high intensity, opponents claimed.
French scientists now believe they've proved the viability and safety of ultrahigh field MRI, and they're convinced the technology has important benefits over 3 tesla and 7 tesla.
Sustainability is a buzzword right now in medical imaging, but it's unclear exactly how radiology departments can become more environmentally friendly. The issue was addressed earlier this month at the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual congress in Lisbon, Portugal. Don't miss our report.
In a second article from EUSOBI 2024, researchers from Singapore have elaborated on the attitudes of Asian women toward breast cancer risk assessment and stratified screening.
New information continues to emerge about the potential applications of ChatGPT in radiology. You can read about the latest study here.
Finally, we bring you an uplifting news story from Ukraine's largest children's hospital. A rocket attack in July caused extensive damage to the radiology department, but Dr. Stanislav Rebenkov and his staff are making admirable progress with the rebuilding project.
Philip Ward
Editor in Chief
AuntMinnieEurope.com
