Frances Rylands-Monk[email protected]BreastScreening uptake remains patchy in TurkeyIn spite of Turkey's growing income levels, cancer screening coverage continues to be relatively poor among women, and their educational level, access to social security, and lifestyle factors have a crucial impact on screening rates, researchers have found.July 31, 2016Clinical NewsSaudi team releases new findings on MERS virusResearch from Saudi Arabia, the epicenter of the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), underlines how imaging investigations can help early detection and management of disease progression, thereby playing a crucial role in predicting patient outcome.May 1, 2016CTRewriting history: CT diagnoses ancient cold caseEgyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass and Cairo University radiologist Dr. Sahar Saleem have written a new book called Scanning the Pharaohs: CT Imaging of the New Kingdom Royal Mummies. We look at the key findings and the new revelations about an ancient culture.April 26, 2016MRIImaging holds key in war on drug mulesNovel means of concealment used by traffickers, plus the growing frequency of transporting liquids, pose major challenges for radiologists involved in the detection of illicit drugs, according to researchers from Turkey.April 12, 20162016CT protocols prove vital for success in severe trauma casesA specific set of CT protocols for trauma patients should be in place in every emergency department. That's the recommendation of Dr. Raffaella Basilico, emergency radiologist at University Hospital of Chieti in Italy.March 4, 20162016Follow 3 essential steps for effective cardiothoracic imagingThe cross-over in presentation between cardiac and pulmonary problems and their shared risk factors has led to growing demand for comprehensive cardiothoracic imaging for cardiopulmonary patients. There are three vital requirements for thorough and effective cardiothoracic imaging, according to Dr. Edwin van Beek, PhD.March 3, 20162016Mammography in Nordic countries: Screening and new developmentsCan 3D mammography be the next large-scale population screening tool? The quest for cost-effective individual screening methods remains a priority for breast cancer imaging specialists, but the complexity of different factors in screening presents a huge challenge. Results from several European trials may spell change for screening programs.March 3, 20162016Diffusion-weighted imaging breaks new ground in abdomenDiffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is no longer a research tool, and radiologists should know how it works and the right way to analyze images in clinical settings. That's the view of speakers at today's session on abdominal DWI, which aims to evaluate the technical difficulties and clinical relevance of both qualitative and quantitative DWI approaches in clinical practice.March 2, 20162016U.K. intensifies recruitment drive for senior jobsIn parts of the U.K., up to a third of consultant radiologist posts remain vacant. To combat these drastic shortages, the Royal College of Radiologists is hosting two keynote sessions at the upcoming ECR 2016 in Vienna in the hope that overseas radiologists will relocate.February 1, 20162016ESR unveils plan for new hybrid imaging societyThe European Society of Radiology (ESR) is set to welcome the European Society for Hybrid Medical Imaging under its umbrella, in line with efforts to increase training in nuclear medicine. Dr. Katrine Riklund will preside over the new society, and the official launch will take place at ECR 2016.November 22, 2015Previous PagePage 6 of 11Next PageTop StoriesDigital X-RayOpportunistic use of chest x-rays can help screen for osteoporosisChest x-rays obtained for other indications could be used to identify patients with signs of bone demineralization.AIRadiology drives July FDA AI-enabled medical device updateWomens ImagingRural women more prone to advanced-stage breast cancerDigital X-RayPeripheral vision training improves lesion detectionCTDoes adding plaque burden grade improve CAD-RADS scoring on CTA?
