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25/07/2024

How does ***ne **in abuse affect the heart and lung? What's the role of ? Authors from Spain and UK address these questions in a new article. https://buff.ly/3y2tTtN

Recreational drug abuse can have serious cardiovascular and pulmonary complications, write authors based in Spain and the U.K. They've shared four patient cases.

23/07/2024

Bring it on! Guillaume Abar gets ready for the imminent arrival of elite athletes. Don't miss our update from the polyclinic. https://buff.ly/4dbAjFQ

23/07/2024

The 1st scans have been performed in polyclinic ahead of Friday's opening ceremony. The 68-strong imaging squad is ready for action, says expert Dr Jérôme Renoux of . https://buff.ly/4dbAjFQ

22/07/2024

Researchers from Universität Gießen have conducted groundbreaking research about intestinal inflammation in caterpillars. https://buff.ly/46dATk6

An award-winning German researcher has elaborated on how he's using microcomputed tomography to shine light on the mysterious world of to***co hornworm caterpillars.

17/07/2024

AI developers and the community need to give much more thought to the views, perceptions and needs of younger people, urges top researcher Dr. Susan Shelmerdine. https://buff.ly/4cHeazn

16/07/2024

When Dr Chris Hammond was a junior doctor, decisions seemed easy. Now he knows more, life is much harder, he explains in an intensely personal column. https://buff.ly/3zLflza

Adhering to the old surgical adage 'choose well, cut well, get well' gets harder as we learn more, writes interventional radiologist Dr. Chris Hammond. He feels burdened with a deep sense of uncertainty.

15/07/2024

Prof. Bettina Baessler and her colleagues have a new training initiative. Read about it now. https://buff.ly/4d2p4zc

11/07/2024

Is AI ready to replace or assist radiologists in MRI interpretation and reporting? Not yet, according to a European commentary that's been challenged by a 2nd viewpoint column. https://buff.ly/4bz6kXb

10/07/2024

The work begins: Dr. Stanislav Rebenko and his team are determined to rebuild the devastated department at Children's Hospital in . Below Tuesday's report, we've now posted a personal letter from him. https://buff.ly/4eYwTru

09/07/2024

X-ray and ultrasound machines were badly damaged in a rocket attack on Ukraine's largest children's hospital on 8 July, and it'll take months to recover, says radiologist Dr. Stanislav Rebenkov. https://buff.ly/4eYwTru

X-ray and ultrasound machines were badly damaged in a rocket attack on Ukraine's largest children's hospital on 8 July, according to radiologist Dr. Stanislav Rebenkov. It will take months to recover, he said.

09/07/2024

CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS POST: Remove unnecessary metallic or electrically conductive items from the bore of the MRI machine, insulate the patient to prevent any loops or contact with conductive objects, and communicate regularly, UK team advises. https://buff.ly/3RZwjAa

09/07/2024

Remove every electrically conductive item from the MRI suite and communicate regularly. These are among the tips given by a respected UK group. https://buff.ly/3RZwjAa

Remove every electrically conductive item from the MRI suite and communicate regularly. These are among the practical tips given by a respected U.K. research group.

05/07/2024

Swiss researchers say they've produced the first cinematically rendered image from a patient based on a standard clinical F-18 FDG-PET/MRI scan. https://buff.ly/3XQodxq

03/07/2024

ZNA Cadix in is now involved in a merger that will lead to the formation of one of Europe's largest hospitals. Also, details have emerged about the deal struck with the 7 radiologists who lost their jobs. https://buff.ly/4cKxRpA

The Belgian hospital that suspended and then cut links with its entire staff of radiologists has now been involved in a merger that will result in the formation of a super hospital.

02/07/2024

National finally became a reality in Germany on 1 July, adding momentum to the seemingly unstoppable drive towards the widespread use of in high-risk groups. https://buff.ly/4cLICaW

National screening for lung cancer finally became a reality in Germany on 1 July

01/07/2024

A new 38-page document, "Major adult guidance," outlines best practice for providing imaging to severely injured patients in the emergency room. You can download it for free. https://buff.ly/3xBOogD

A new 38-page free-to-download document from the Royal College of Radiologists aims to give up-to-date, practical information on emergency radiology.

28/06/2024

12 young researchers from the Wilhelm Conrad Junior Academy presented their project work at a public event held at the spiritual home of . https://buff.ly/4clAePB

28/06/2024

Barack Obama: "We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change, and the last generation that can do something about it." must play its part, attendees heard at a special session. https://buff.ly/3W3JSjh

Strong and concerted action is needed to limit the impact of medical imaging on the environment, according to speakers at a special session held at the annual meeting of the European Society of musculoSkeletal Radiology (ESSR).

27/06/2024

An Irish-led study has found new strategies are needed to ensure staff are properly trained in . https://buff.ly/4eJ9qL4

An Irish-led study has found new strategies are needed to ensure interventional radiology staff are properly trained in radiation safety.

25/06/2024

A team of 32 radiologists and 36 radiographers are limbering up to work at . We have an exclusive interview with and expert Dr. Jérôme Renoux of . https://buff.ly/4czA32T

A team of 32 radiologists and 36 radiographers are limbering up to work at the summer Olympics, which begins on 25 July. They are likely to perform over 1,800 scans, including 900 MRI exams, says imaging boss Dr. Jérôme Renoux.

24/06/2024

A new global report has focused attention on critical gaps in healthcare and attitudes and trends in implementation of automation and AI. https://buff.ly/4bmKLbX

A new report has focused attention on critical gaps in healthcare and attitudes and trends in implementation of automation and AI.

21/06/2024

BREAKING NEWS: ZNA Cadix in has revealed that the suspension of 7 radiologists will be permanent and immediate, after a further investigation of the team’s work highlighted more errors. Get the inside track from Belgium. https://buff.ly/3xp5Rc3

Managers at ZNA Cadix have revealed that the suspension of seven radiologists will be “permanent and immediate,” after a further investigation of the team’s work highlighted more errors, according to the latest reports in the Belgian media.

17/06/2024

"This report should act as a wakeup call – with a 30% shortfall of clinical radiologists, we are in a radiology emergency. We can no longer do more of the same."

The RCR's new workforce census reports that the U.K. is nearly 2,000 radiologists short of "providing an adequate radiology service."

12/06/2024

The UK's waiting lists will not magically disappear due to AI implementation, RCR President Dr. Kath Halliday has warned in a new blog. https://buff.ly/3x4g25H

In a new blog, the president of the Royal College of Radiologists has warned that AI is no silver bullet and will not solve the U.K.'s waiting list crisis on its own.

11/06/2024

It's a complete disgrace: That's the view of a spokesperson for Belgian medical specialists over the decision to suspend the full team of radiologists at ZNA Cadix in . What really lies behind the action? https://buff.ly/4ebeAz7

The fallout is continuing over the shock decision to suspend the full team of radiologists at ZNA Cadix. It's a complete disgrace, one Belgian expert noted on 10 June.

10/06/2024

is of great value in managing patients with aortic wall disease, but implementation requires technical knowhow, patience, and rigorous attention to detail. https://buff.ly/3KDwEnK

07/06/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Recently opened hospital in Antwerp, Belgium, suspends full team of radiologists. https://buff.ly/3RgRYDo

07/06/2024

Any closet Swifties in and ? Taylor's in town for 3 gigs -- the same week as congress. Are you tempted to stay on?

06/06/2024

Born in Dublin in 1870, Dr. Florence Stoney was an early pioneer of . She was a formidable feminist with a firm faith in women's capacity to fill top positions. Her remarkable life will be celebrated at next week's in Liverpool. https://buff.ly/45b8Ukq

05/06/2024

Andreas Lauritzen et al from Copenhagen have found AI reduces breast radiologist workload while also improving screening performance and decreasing false-positive findings. https://buff.ly/4aOSRdd

Andreas Lauritzen, PhD, and colleagues from Copenhagen have reported that AI reduces breast radiologist workload while also improving screening performance and decreasing the number of false-positive findings.