Rabia Mughal

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Contrast-enhanced mammo effective in detecting breast lesions

While contrast-enhanced spectral mammography is a relatively new technique, two Egyptian studies are showing the advantage of using the technology for the detection of breast lesions, and compare it favorably with more established imaging modalities.

April 24, 2014

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CT perfusion useful for evaluating small esophageal tumors

CT perfusion can be used to evaluate esophageal cancers with small tumor diameters that are not amenable to assessment with PET/CT, according to a new study by Turkish researchers presented at ECR 2014 earlier this month.

March 20, 2014

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Medical imaging plays role in diagnosis and follow-up of MERS

Patients with Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) have a unique presentation that clinicians are learning to recognize -- and medical imaging plays a role in both diagnosing and following up cases, according to researchers from Saudi Arabia in a new paper in Annals of Internal Medicine.

February 2, 2014

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Arab Health 2014 offers revamped radiology congress

Attendees of the radiology sessions at Arab Health 2014 next week will be treated to an additional day of presentations and sessions dedicated to radiographers and radiologic technologists. The sessions also have a new name -- Total Radiology -- which reflects a broader focus on medical imaging.

January 21, 2014

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Coronary CTA identifies patients at risk of coronary syndrome

A negative coronary CT angiography (CTA) has a high predictive value for ruling out acute coronary syndrome and can decrease the hospital stay of patients who come to emergency rooms complaining of severe chest pain, according to a new study conducted in Saudi Arabia.

January 18, 2014

Multislice CT detects liver transplant complications

Multislice CT is a noninvasive and accurate way to detect postoperative complications in liver transplant recipients and the best option for confirming vascular complications, according to a study from Dr. Omar Abdelaziz and colleagues at Cairo University.

January 5, 2014

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Developmental venous anomalies can be overlooked on MRI

Developmental venous anomalies may be the most frequently encountered cerebral vascular malformations, but they can often be overlooked on MRI findings, according to a new study from Turkey that offers some tips on identifying the conditions on MRI exams.

December 25, 2013

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Saudi hospital successfully implements IORT for breast cancer

Intraoperative radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer was successfully implemented in a hospital in Saudi Arabia, spurring more installations in the region, according to a presentation by Dr. Yasir Bahadur at last week's RSNA meeting.

December 9, 2013

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Study finds positive radiation dose trends in Iran

A study of occupational radiation dose and errors in film badge use by CT staff at a university hospital in Iran found that radiation exposure remained low and errors declined over a 20-year period, despite an annual increase in the number of patients undergoing scans.

November 27, 2013

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Dubai Hospital reduces CT patient dose through monitoring

Faced with a doubling of CT volume in their healthcare system over the past five years, researchers from Dubai Hospital used a program of continuous monitoring and action to substantially reduce radiation dose to adult and pediatric patients undergoing common CT exams.

October 30, 2013

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Overdue baby dies after scan results sent 'to nowhere'

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.

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Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks prove safe for pain management

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U.K. issues advice on sedation use in radiology

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EANM 2024 hits record attendance

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Siemens posts strong revenues for Q4, fiscal year 2024

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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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

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