Philip Ward[email protected]MRIMRI shows true value in invasive placentaFurther evidence of MRI's ability to confirm suspected placental anomalies or to assist in cases of equivocal ultrasound findings has come from Saudi Arabia. A study of pregnant women found that noncontrast MRI is a sensitive diagnostic test for detecting invasive placenta.May 21, 2017Clinical NewsNew audit pinpoints causes of 'wasteful' unnecessary scansRadiologists' failure to check the validity of requests for CT and MRI scans, along with ignorance among referring doctors of appropriateness criteria for imaging examinations, are the most important reasons for costly inappropriate requests of radiological exams, a new study from Saudi Arabia found.May 16, 20172017Reiser to step down from European RadiologyEuropean Radiology Editor-in-Chief Dr. Maximilian Reiser is to leave his post before the end of 2017. In addition to a fresh editorial team, the journal is to have a face-lift in a bid to boost the declining impact factor.February 28, 20172017Parizel outlines what's new at ECR 2017The long wait is nearly over: ECR 2017 gets underway on 1 March, and the excitement levels and feeling of anticipation are building, according to Dr. Paul Parizel, PhD. In the second part of our interview with him, we offer a sneak preview into what you can expect to find in Vienna.February 21, 2017201710 things to know about the ECR 2017 presidentDr. Paul Parizel, PhD, is the first radiologist to preside over the European Society of Radiology and ECR at the same time. What do we know about the man behind the presidential mask? What makes him tick? What are his views on the future of radiology?February 14, 2017Clinical NewsIranians collect RSNA prize for eye researchA team from Tehran, Iran, scooped a prestigious cum laude award from poster-hall judges at RSNA 2016 for its practical and timely work on what interventional radiologists need to know about retinoblastoma.December 20, 2016MRIFood for thought: Rice bodies puzzle MSK expertsRice bodies are unique to musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology, but their pathogenesis and significance in articular tissue response to inflammation are still unclear, according to award-winning research from Turkey presented at RSNA 2016.November 30, 2016Digital X-RayVolleyball injuries: Which modality is best?New international research on musculoskeletal trauma of the ankle, knee, shoulder, spine, and hands resulting from volleyball has identified the best imaging modality to use in a range of clinical situations.November 29, 2016MRIGoing Dutch means far more than tulips, RembrandtTulips, Rembrandt, and free cookies feature prominently at the Netherlands Presents booth at McCormick Place in Chicago, but RSNA 2016 delegates found out during a special session why the country's neuroradiologists, including Dr. Meike Vernooij, PhD, are the real stars at the congress.November 28, 2016UltrasoundIs infection lurking on your ultrasound probe?About 29% of practitioners don't disinfect ultrasound probes after each patient, 11% of practitioners fail to use a probe cover for transvaginal or transrectal procedures, and 30% don't use sterile gel sachets for endocavity scans, a new survey from the European Society of Radiology has found.November 1, 2016Previous PagePage 9 of 18Next PageTop StoriesCTNew benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation doseThe findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.Radiation Oncology/TherapyStudy questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgeryUltrasoundCEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesionsWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1Digital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations
