Otha Linton

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Mammography's roots and its long-running controversy

Today's debate over the value of breast screening is nothing new. Controversy has dogged mammography almost since the technique was invented. Otha Linton looks back at the early days of mammography in the U.S., including the influence of French radiologist Dr. Jean Pierre Bataini.

May 21, 2014

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How the RSNA congress evolved into a global phenomenon

When RSNA held its first meeting in December 1915, the conference attracted 30 of the nascent society's 62 members to a Chicago hotel. Now closing in on its 100-year anniversary, RSNA still meets in Chicago, but it draws 60,000 radiology professionals to what has become the world's largest medical meeting.

December 23, 2012

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Boost your history know-how with a free booklet

A new publication from the European Society of Radiology, which is supported by two other major sponsors and contains essays by five contributors, represents a precise and abundant source of reliable history and documentation. It has value to scholars of ancient and current radiology.

December 3, 2012

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RSNA meeting prepares to celebrate its centenary

As delegates from across the globe get ready to head to Chicago for the 2012 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) congress, plans are already being laid for the meeting's 100-year anniversary. Otha W. Linton describes how the RSNA rose from humble Midwestern roots to become one of the pre-eminent medical societies in the world.

November 12, 2012

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Moments in Radiology History: Discovering x-rays

In 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a professor of physics at Würzburg University in Germany, decided to repeat some experiments about cathode rays that he had seen with his friend Philipp Lenard. This proved a highly significant moment for the future development of medicine.

August 13, 2012

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Cardiac Imaging

Europe played leading role in early days of cardiac x-ray

In early 1896, just after the birth of medical x-ray, doctors experimenting with the new rays realized that in addition to imaging bones, the technology was useful for the circulatory system. Otha Linton, executive director of the International Society of Radiology, explores the roots of interventional radiology, from Forssmann to Dotter.

July 11, 2012

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Moments in radiology history: X-ray's early martyrs

How do you make sure a fluoroscope is warmed up? How about putting your hand in front of the x-ray tube until your finger bones appear? That's how early physicians approached the new x-rays discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. Many of these doctors became radiology's first martyrs.

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U.K. issues advice on sedation use in radiology

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.

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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

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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Ventripoint receives CE Mark for cardiac ultrasound software

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Ventripoint Diagnostics has received CE Mark certification for its VMS+4.0 automated cardiac ultrasound software.

October 25, 2024

Serac promotes novel research at EANM 2024

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Serac Imaging Systems has highlighted results from studies presented at the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) Congress 2024.

October 24, 2024

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ESR encourages celebrations of IDoR 2024

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The ESR is encouraging all radiologists, radiographers, and supporting patients to join it in celebrating International Day of Radiology on 8 November.

October 23, 2024

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