Dr. Tarek Smayra

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Beirut: Radiology stands on the edge of the abyss
A special focus on Beirut was a highlight on the opening day of the Journées Francophones de Radiologie. The economic crash, COVID-19 pandemic, and August's huge port explosion have led to a mass exodus of radiologists and caused a crisis in the city's healthcare system. But some help is arriving, according to Dr. Tarek Smayra.
October 4, 2020
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Low-dose CT ties emphysema to mortality in previous smokers
By Amerigo Allegretto
Emphysema found on baseline low-dose chest CT is tied to death related to all causes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease, Spanish authors have reported.
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Keep calm: Booklets aim to conquer children's anxiety
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Scientific freedom requires vigilance, warns Hamm
By Maryam Payne
The independence of scientific research must be prioritized and defended, according to an editorial by Prof. Dr. Bernd Hamm, editor in chief of European Radiology.
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Naveen Sharma reveals how he got over 1M followers
By Frances Rylands-Monk
The Instagram phenomenon @theradiologistpage now has more than a million followers. Its creator Dr. Naveen Sharma explains how he built up such a huge following.
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Brady: Europe must act on training and workforce needs
Harmonized training and workforce standards across the EU are essential for radiology to prosper in the years ahead, says former ESR President Prof. Adrian Brady in a Q&A interview.
September 11, 2025
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GEHC reveals plans to acquire Belgium’s icometrix
By Philip Ward
GE HealthCare (GEHC) has agreed to acquire icometrix, the Leuven-based developer of AI software for analysis of neurological disorders on brain MRI exams.
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Major shake-up looms for AI platform sector
By Erik L. Ridley
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French expert shows how to reduce contrast media waste
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiologists can take proactive measures in reducing iodinated contrast media waste, according to a researcher from Landerneau.
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