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How can clinical teams deliver better care to frail patients?
Frailty is everyone's business -- and everyone involved in caring for adults with cancer has a role to play. That's the central message of a practical new 38-page guide that can be downloaded free of charge.
November 13, 2023
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Playkits develop role in easing kids' anxiety over MRI scans
Giving young children a playkit that uses both virtual and augmented reality appears to reduce anxiety about this procedure, U.K. researchers have reported in an article posted on 7 November by BMJ Innovations.
November 7, 2023
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What's the best approach to imaging of breast implant rupture?
MRI remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of breast implant rupture, but ultrasound can also be a useful screening tool in the initial assessment of implant integrity, U.K. researchers noted at the recent European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual meeting.
October 18, 2023
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French poll shows medical students have negative views of radiologists
Many of the old stereotypes of radiologists as solitary people motivated by money, working in a dark room and having no relationship with the patient, persist among today's generation of medical students, particularly women, French researchers have reported.
October 3, 2023
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Team Turku shines new light on patient shielding in CT
The application of an out-of-plane shield in CT scanning may lead to a substantial increase in tube current modulation, therefore providing patients with a much higher radiation dose, researchers from Finland have found.
September 18, 2023
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RCR vows to play pivotal role in future evaluation of AI
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is gearing up to play a greater role in AI assessment and is striving to become more inclusive, accountable, and transparent, according to two senior RCR officers. They also speak openly about how to achieve a work-life balance.
September 13, 2023
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Radiologist Fátima Matute Teresa named as health minister for Madrid
Dr. Fátima Matute Teresa is to become the new minister of health for the Community of Madrid, continuing a recent trend of radiologists being appointed to senior healthcare posts in some European nations.
June 26, 2023
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Spotlight falls again on safety of CT contrast agents
The disturbing case of an 80-year-old woman who developed compartment syndrome of the hand following a CT scan has focused attention on the range of adverse events that can result from the use of contrast agents in clinical practice.
May 31, 2023
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Home reporting is no bed of roses or panacea for radiology
Home reporting can help to boost radiologists' productivity and avoid fatigue and burnout, but it requires careful planning, considerable thought, and rigorous attention to detail, according to a new 12-page free guide from the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists.
May 29, 2023
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Teaching guru gives 10 top tips for younger radiologists
Build strong relationships with clinical colleagues, never compromise on standards, and keep a list of colleagues who will listen and offer sound advice. Those are among the tips from training expert Dr. John Curtis.
May 22, 2023
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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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Bone health normal in infants exposed to HIV medication
By Will Morton
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
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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
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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
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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
By Will Morton
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
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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
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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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