Dear CT Insider,
The medical imaging community in France has a long and distinguished track record in radiation protection, but a comprehensive recent survey of 48 hospitals and clinics has highlighted some deficiencies, particularly when it comes to cervical and lumbar spine CT exams.
The main reason for these problems is the failure to specify the medical indications in the dose archiving and communication system, according to a group of medical physicists and biomedical engineers from Lyon. Another factor is that national recommendations have not been updated to reflect technological improvements. Get the full story in today's top article.
New information about the optimum use of photon-counting CT (PCCT) continues to emerge. A study from Zurich has caught our attention this week, not least because it contains some positive findings about contrast use.
Researchers from Hannover, Germany, have also shared their experiences of PCCT recently. What have they learnt? You can find out in our news report.
AI is developing a valuable role when it comes to lung-nodule and pulmonary embolism detection on CT, a Dutch survey has shown. Neuro CT analysis is another important area for AI, particularly detection of large vessel occlusion and intracranial hemorrhage.
Meanwhile, the Italian media continues to be gripped by an investigation involving two senior radiologists from Rome. In case you missed last month's most viewed article on AuntMinnieEurope.com, you can learn more by clicking here.
The stories featured in this newsletter are just a sample of the material we've posted during the last month or so in the CT Community. See the full list below for all our recent coverage. Also, please contact me at any time if you have ideas for the future.
