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Imaging develops key role in stroke cases among younger patients
Radiologists must get up to speed on the diverse causes of stroke in younger people to ensure an accurate imaging workup, prizewinning Spanish researchers have underlined.
May 2, 2024
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Struck off: Spanish radiologist guilty of misconduct
By Philip Ward
A Spanish radiologist has been found guilty of making two serious errors and subsequent dishonesty while working at a large London hospital. The doctor will now be erased from the register, pending an appeal period.
April 30, 2024
Martínez Higueros' errors occurred while she was a locum at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Clinical evidence emerges on lung cancer screening
By Kate Madden Yee
Large studies such as the Dutch-Belgian Lung-Cancer Screening Trial have shown that lung cancer screening reduces mortality from the disease. New data have now come from a program in the U.S.
April 29, 2024
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CT reveals influence of diabetes on COVID-19 severity
By Kate Madden Yee
CT imaging reveals the influence of blood glucose levels on the severity of COVID-19, researchers have reported.
April 26, 2024
Diabetes Social
German group shows how to cut radiation dose in intervention
By Philip Ward
Scientists have unveiled a prize-winning virtual reality tool designed to optimize radiation protection during interventional radiology procedures. It's now available for free download.
April 23, 2024
The room and all accessories have been designed to enable clinically useful training sessions. Courtesy of Silas Fuchs Northdocks GmbH.
Tailored lung screening model can determine nodule follow-up
By Kate Madden Yee
A personalized lung cancer screening model used with patients with pulmonary nodules identified on low-dose CT helps clinicians determine how to follow up better than rule-based protocols, researchers have found.
April 19, 2024
Lung Cancer
Radiographers play pivotal research role in Gothenburg
The involvement of radiographers at Sweden's largest university hospital has proved vital to integrating research into clinical routine and allowing shorter lead times and a clear communication path for principal investigators.
April 15, 2024
Sahlgrenska is the largest university hospital in Sweden. Photo courtesy of Västra Götalandsregionen.
Debunked: The 10 most common myths about radiology
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
Debunking unfounded beliefs and misconceptions about radiology helps to promote inclusivity and patient and student engagement, according to prize-winning research presented at ECR 2024.
April 3, 2024
Myth Vs Reality
CT shows effects of sarcopenia on liver cancer survival
By Kate Madden Yee
CT has revealed that sarcopenia is a prognostic factor for poor overall survival after liver resection for cancer, researchers have reported.
March 29, 2024
Liver Cancer
Berlin team unveils progress on photon-counting CT
By Liana Gruenberg
Scientists are moving ahead with research studies using a photon-counting CT unit installed last summer at a contrast media laboratory. Preclinical trials have been carried out.
March 26, 2024
Prof. Hubertus Pietsch shows the photon-counting CT unit to Liana Gruenberg during the annual Pharma Media event on 20/21 March. Photo courtesy of Bayer AG.
7 pillars of well-being: how radiology staff can stay happy
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Good radiology is not just about technology but also about ensuring people feel valued and motivated, says Prof. Annemiek Snoeckx, head of the ESR Education Committee. She does Kintsugi (the Japanese art of repairing pottery) to avoid burnout.
March 19, 2024
Dr. Annemiek Snoeckx. Photo courtesy of ESR and Sebastian Kreuzberger.
Mathias Prokop: How to make more of an impact in your life
By Liana Gruenberg
Success in life may well come from seizing opportunities and embracing unplanned chances, and regret often stems from missed chances rather than failed attempts, Prof. Mathias Prokop, PhD, told ECR 2024 delegates in a Professional Challenges session.
March 12, 2024
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