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The remarkable legacy of Austria's Guido Holzknecht

Austrian pioneer Guido Holzknecht published the first book devoted to chest radiology. History expert Dr. Adrian Thomas explains why medical imaging owes him a huge debt.

September 16, 2024

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The first sister of radiology: Florence Stoney

Born in Dublin in 1870, Dr. Florence Stoney was an early pioneer of radiology and a keen suffragette. She had a firm faith in women's capacity to fill top positions. Her life will be celebrated at next week's UKIO congress in Liverpool.

June 6, 2024

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How not to lie with statistics: The genius of Doug Altman

To maximize the benefit to society, we need to not only do research but also do it well, medical statistician Prof. Doug Altman once said. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas asks what radiologists can learn from his legacy.

May 13, 2024

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Discover radiology's roots at the German Roentgen Museum

Make sure you add the world-famous Roentgen Museum to your bucket list, urges history buff Dr. Adrian Thomas. He describes his visit to Remscheid-Lennep, Germany.

December 11, 2023

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Antoine Béclère and the origins of French radiology

Antoine Béclère is one of the greats of radiology. At his own expense, he opened France's first department of radiology in 1897, and he was president of the third International Congress of Radiology, held in Paris in 1931, writes our history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas.

October 10, 2023

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Van Gogh discovery focuses attention on radiography of art

X-ray has unearthed an unknown self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh. The painting was found on the back of an earlier work and was hidden by layers of glue and cardboard. History columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas tells the story and looks at the use of radiography in this area.

August 17, 2022

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Reflections on 125 years of the British Institute of Radiology

To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the British Institute of Radiology, radiology historian Dr. Adrian Thomas highlights some of the key turning points of what is now the oldest radiological society in the world.

June 14, 2022

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U.K. mourns loss of interventional radiologist David Shepherd

Dr. David Shepherd dedicated his life to interventional radiology and served the same hospital in the South of England for over 30 years, writes history columnist Dr. Adrian Thomas. Outside of work, he was a keen and proficient sailor.

February 3, 2022

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U.K. radiology mourns MSK specialist Charles Wakeley

Dr. Charles John Wakeley (1959-2021) worked as a musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologist in Bristol, U.K., for 27 years. He was past president of the British Society of Skeletal Radiologists, senior examiner for the Royal College of Radiologists, and associate editor of Clinical Radiology. Dr. Adrian Thomas pays tribute to him.

November 18, 2021

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Under scrutiny: 100 years of articles about contrast agents

Founded in 1921 under its legendary editor, Gösta Forssell, Acta Radiologica has just published a thought-provoking article about 100 years of contrast agents. Radiology historian Dr. Adrian Thomas tells the story.

November 10, 2021

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Bone health normal in infants exposed to HIV medication

Bone health appears to be normal in infants born to women treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate to prevent HIV infection, a South African study has found.

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Overdue baby dies after scan results sent 'to nowhere'

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Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks prove safe for pain management

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Bone health normal in infants exposed to HIV medication

Bone health appears to be normal in infants born to women treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate to prevent HIV infection, a South African study has found.

November 22, 2024

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Overdue baby dies after scan results sent 'to nowhere'

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The results of a scan of an overdue baby with medical concerns were not sent to the mother's midwife, possibly contributing to the death of the baby.

November 20, 2024

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Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks prove safe for pain management

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks performed by emergency clinicians appear to be safe for pain management.

November 15, 2024

U.K. issues advice on sedation use in radiology

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has published a document called "Sedation, analgesia and anaesthesia in radiology." The 28-page practical guide is available for free download.

November 8, 2024

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EANM 2024 hits record attendance

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) has reported that its annual congress in Hamburg, Germany, attracted more than 8,680 participants.

November 7, 2024

Siemens posts strong revenues for Q4, fiscal year 2024

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Siemens Healthineers posted strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2024 compared with last year.

November 7, 2024

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Book launch celebrates lives of global experts in radiology

By Dr. Arpan K. Banerjee

A new book containing 195 biographies of radiology's early pioneers from 38 countries was unveiled at France's national congress, JFR 2024, in Paris.

November 1, 2024

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RCR releases pediatric trauma radiology guidance

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has released a guidance document on pediatric trauma radiology.

October 28, 2024

ASMIRT issues statement on radiographers and cardiac devices

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) has released a position statement about radiographers' scope of practice for cardiac medical devices.

October 25, 2024

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Tc-99m shortage expected to last into November

The delayed restart of a nuclear research reactor in the Netherlands is expected to cause supply shortages of technetium-99m (Tc-99m) into November.

October 25, 2024

Median reports revenue gains for Q3

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

France-based Median Technologies is reporting revenue increases for the third quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.

October 25, 2024

Philips and Medtronic collaborate on stroke care

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Royal Philips and Medtronic Neurovascular have signed a partnership for delivering timely stroke care.

October 25, 2024

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