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CT reveals influence of diabetes on COVID-19 severity

By Kate Madden Yee

CT imaging reveals the influence of blood glucose levels on the severity of COVID-19, researchers have reported.

April 26, 2024

Diabetes Social

German group shows how to cut radiation dose in intervention

Scientists have unveiled a prize-winning virtual reality tool designed to optimize radiation protection during interventional radiology procedures. It's now available for free download.

April 23, 2024

The room and all accessories have been designed to enable clinically useful training sessions. Courtesy of Silas Fuchs Northdocks GmbH.

Tailored lung screening model can determine nodule follow-up

By Kate Madden Yee

A personalized lung cancer screening model used with patients with pulmonary nodules identified on low-dose CT helps clinicians determine how to follow up better than rule-based protocols, researchers have found.

April 19, 2024

Radiographers play pivotal research role in Gothenburg

The involvement of radiographers at Sweden's largest university hospital has proved vital to integrating research into clinical routine and allowing shorter lead times and a clear communication path for principal investigators.

April 15, 2024

Sahlgrenska is the largest university hospital in Sweden. Photo courtesy of Västra Götalandsregionen.

Debunked: The 10 most common myths about radiology

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Debunking unfounded beliefs and misconceptions about radiology helps to promote inclusivity and patient and student engagement, according to prize-winning research presented at ECR 2024.

April 3, 2024

Myth Vs Reality

CT shows effects of sarcopenia on liver cancer survival

By Kate Madden Yee

CT has revealed that sarcopenia is a prognostic factor for poor overall survival after liver resection for cancer, researchers have reported.

March 29, 2024

Berlin team unveils progress on photon-counting CT

By Liana Gruenberg

Scientists are moving ahead with research studies using a photon-counting CT unit installed last summer at a contrast media laboratory. Preclinical trials have been carried out.

March 26, 2024

Prof. Hubertus Pietsch shows the photon-counting CT unit to Liana Gruenberg during the annual Pharma Media event on 20/21 March. Photo courtesy of Bayer AG.

7 pillars of well-being: how radiology staff can stay happy

By Frances Rylands-Monk

Good radiology is not just about technology but also about ensuring people feel valued and motivated, says Prof. Annemiek Snoeckx, head of the ESR Education Committee. She does Kintsugi (the Japanese art of repairing pottery) to avoid burnout.

March 19, 2024

Dr. Annemiek Snoeckx. Photo courtesy of ESR and Sebastian Kreuzberger.

Mathias Prokop: How to make more of an impact in your life

By Liana Gruenberg

Success in life may well come from seizing opportunities and embracing unplanned chances, and regret often stems from missed chances rather than failed attempts, Prof. Mathias Prokop, PhD, told ECR 2024 delegates in a Professional Challenges session.

March 12, 2024

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Study highlights need for continuous improvement of AI algorithms

An external validation study conducted in a primary care clinic in Spain has demonstrated the value – as well as important limitations – of AI software for interpreting chest x-rays in clinical practice.

March 12, 2024

Radiographer struck off for being 'rude,' 'aggressive'

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

A U.K. tribunal has struck off a radiographer who reportedly made a series of basic mistakes, made a junior colleague cry, and was unprofessional and unpleasant to staff and patients.

March 6, 2024

Marie-Pierre Revel gives her thoughts on the eve of ECR

By Liana Gruenberg

The rollout of lung cancer screening and the clinical applications of AI in thoracic imaging will be dominant themes at ECR 2024, says top expert Prof. Marie-Pierre Revel, PhD.

February 27, 2024

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