Timothy Spence

Conference
PET/MRI support grows, but jury's still out on its clinical value
It remains to be seen whether the combination of MRI and PET will overtake the more established PET/CT, but specialists at King's College London see the emerging hybrid imaging system as a powerful new tool in evaluating disease. They think the coupling of the two techniques could be part of a "paradigm shift" in cancer imaging, and in the future it may play a central role in diagnosing and treating neurological and cardiac diseases.
March 4, 2016
2016 03 04 16 05 50 296 2016 03 05 Ecr Today Pet Mri Thumb
Conference
MR fingerprinting turns radiologists into detectives
Early tests on brain cancer patients show significant promise for the use of MR fingerprinting to produce previously unattainable quantitative information in a short time, according to Dr. Siegfried Trattnig of the Medical University of Vienna, where new research on 10 volunteers has been carried out since ECR 2015.
March 2, 2016
2016 03 02 18 01 27 429 2016 03 03 Ecr Today Mr Fingerprinting Thumb
Conference
Industry must act to overcome artifacts and distortions
Hybrid imaging systems provide powerful tools for the detection and surveillance of disease, but manufacturers have been slow to provide the software that can help physicians recognize and interpret artifacts, a leading pioneer in the field believes.
March 1, 2016
2016 02 26 17 35 00 304 2016 03 02 Ecr Today Artifact 20160227003620
Clinical News
Cancer staging app acts 'like a peripheral brain'
A team of radiologists and cancer specialists has developed a free mobile phone application to help physicians determine the level of treatment and prognosis for cancer patients. It is "almost like a peripheral brain," said Dr. May Abdel-Wahab of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
September 22, 2015
2015 09 22 11 46 00 781 Free Apps 200
Market Analysis
Russia's limits on x-ray and other imports set to expand
Russia is preparing to impose new restrictions on the purchase of imported medical equipment and supplies, adding to the limits on foreign-made x-ray machines and other devices that were enacted earlier this year. The country's safety rules also may be updated soon.
August 11, 2015
2015 08 12 08 15 39 716 St Basils 2 200
Clinical News
Second strike vote means more unrest in Vienna
VIENNA - For the second time in a month, public-sector radiologists and other physicians in Vienna have voted overwhelmingly to strike, adding extra fuel to a protracted conflict with hospital managers and the city government over pay and working hours.
June 25, 2015
2015 06 25 11 22 59 568 2015 06 26 Vienna Thumb
Residents/Fellows
Austrian hospitals suffer from brain drain
Low pay, inadequate training, and the Austrian hierarchy are driving young doctors like Sarah Schober to look abroad for possible career advancement. Switzerland and Germany are among the top destinations for these migrating medics.
June 9, 2015
2015 06 09 10 56 50 78 2015 06 10 Brain Drain Thumb
Clinical News
Last-minute deal averts strike in Vienna
VIENNA - Medical staff at Vienna's general hospital have voted overwhelmingly to support a strike, according to results announced on Thursday, but a walkout is unlikely after doctors clinched a last-minute agreement that includes higher pay and additional support staff.
May 28, 2015
2015 05 28 11 05 35 313 2015 05 29 Vienna Strike Thumb
Clinical News
Strike vote looms at Austria's leading hospital
VIENNA - Radiologists and other doctors at Austria's largest hospital are voting this week on whether to launch a strike, following months of failed negotiations over pay and working conditions. Find out what Dr. Thomas Szekeres, president of the Vienna medical chamber, has to stay about the strike threat.
May 20, 2015
2014 05 15 08 15 27 790 Vienna Austria St Stephan Cathedral
Molecular Imaging
IAEA aims to set global standard for nuclear medicine
A goal of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is to advise on medical guidelines, train health workers, and aid developing nations in acquiring modern imaging and treatment technologies. In an exclusive interview, Colombian-born Dr. Diana Paez explains more about the agency's work.
May 4, 2015
2015 05 04 12 04 22 242 Iaea 200
Page 1 of 2
Next Page
Top Stories
Ultrasound Collage
Ultrasound
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.
Emergency Sign
Ultrasound
Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks prove safe for pain management
Clinical Radiology 2024 Front Cover
Industry News
U.K. issues advice on sedation use in radiology
Eanm2
Nuclear Medicine
EANM 2024 hits record attendance
Siemens Rsna 2021 Social
Clinical News
Siemens posts strong revenues for Q4, fiscal year 2024
More in Home
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
Ultrasound Collage
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
Emergency Sign
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
Clinical Radiology 2024 Front Cover
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
Eanm2
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
Siemens Rsna 2021 Social
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
2024 11 01 History Pioneers Book 2 Nd Choice
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
Rcr Logo 400 668c1aec5fa1a
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
Australian Flag
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
Isotope
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
Euros Bills
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
Philips Rsna 2021 Social
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
Heart Scan 400
Page 1 of 23
Next Page