Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
New research from Japan suggests that a toxic component of gadolinium-based MRI contrast may remain in the body long after it is injected, even in patients with normal renal function.
We have posted a news report about the study, which was published on 17 December in Radiology. To read more, go to our MRI Digital Community, or click here.
You've probably heard of the Béclère Medal, the prestigious award given by the International Society of Radiology (ISR), but do you know much about Antoine Béclère? If not, then don't miss Dr. Adrian Thomas' latest column. Click here to learn more.
Researchers from Egypt have reported a high diagnostic performance of initial CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy in extremity long bone lesions, particularly in the settings of malignant, mixed, and/or sclerotic lesions, as well as extraosseous exophytic tissue growth. Click here to find out more.
Egyptian radiologists will be very closely involved with the organization of the 2014 International Congress of Radiology, even though the venue has switched from Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At this month's RSNA meeting in Chicago, we conducted a video interview with ISR President Dr. Jan Labuscagne. To view it, click here.
In other news, Dr. Erik Ranschaert, an active member of our editorial advisory board, is conducting a survey about mobile radiology. He is very keen to hear from as many radiologists as possible. Click here for more information.
It's nearly three years since the launch of our Case of the Week feature, and its popularity continues to grow. Make sure you read our recent cases, and click here for more details and to access the case archives.
Our editorial team will still be working over the holidays, so make sure you check back for new Case of the Week reports and for further news reports from around the globe. On behalf of everybody at AuntMinnieEurope.com, I wish you all the very best for the season.
