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Ontario-association-of-pathologists-oap-2018-annual-meeting

2018 28 Sep

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What-does-it-mean-to-scan-medicine-and-life-with-a-radiologist-gaze

2018 01 May

I find this question particularly interesting. This is the phrase I use to define my Twitter profile, @Vilavaite . I really believe analysing reality with the sight of a radiologist has distinctive features.   First, we radiologists see beyond the surface of things. We are used to seeing the inside of our patients' bodies and in...Read more

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A-step-forward-for-breast-radiologists

2017 09 Nov

Breast cancer screening and the breast imagers of the future   The future of breast examinations is changing. More and more screening methods are being invented as well as an influx of young radiologists hoping to make a difference. Members of EUSOBI tell us how.   Breast cancer is the most common female cancer and the 2nd leading cause...Read more

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The-latest-in-breast-imaging

2017 19 Sep

Prof. Gabor Forrai speaks with HealthManagement about the future of the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) and the latest guidelines and recommendations for women in mammography   EUSOBI recently updated its recommendations on information for women on mammography. What are the main updates? Also, why is it important to involve...Read more

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New-indications-for-coronary-ct-angiography

2017 19 Sep

The time has come The latest in CCTA and how the quality and timeliness of diagnosis can be improved. Since the beginning of the 21st century coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA ) has turned from a research tool with ill-defined indications into the recognised cardiac imaging modality with proven clinical and prognostic...Read more

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Volume-17-issue-3-2017

2017 21 Aug

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Angela-maas

2017 21 Aug

Professor of Women’s Cardiac Health Department of Cardiology - Radboud University Medical Center Nijm egen, the Netherlands  Never give up. What is your top management tip? Don't forget your personal life, because although ambition is important there is always a personal life behind. What...Read more

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Gender-matters-in-cardiology

2017 21 Aug

Meet pioneering gynaecardiologist Angela Maas, who explains why there's still a lot to do when it comes to cardiovascular disease in women.   Cardiovascular disease in women is an enduring passion for cardiologist Angela Maas, who has been a pioneer in Europe in this field. Prof. Maas started an outpatient cardiology clinic for women in...Read more

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Reducing-imaging-for-low-back-pain-in-the-ed

2017 16 May

Clinical decision support integrated in electronic order entry forms can safely and effectively reduce imaging orders for patients with low-back pain in the emergency department (ED), according to a study in press in  Journal of the American College of Radiology. Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons for people in the U.S. and Canada...Read more

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Cloud-based-it-platform-for-clinical-trials-in-oncology

2017 07 May

Computerisation of data collection in a multicentre clinical trial allows fast and easy conduct of the study. Cloud computing is a viable solution for storing patient data in virtual archives accessible by different hospitals. The adoption of an IT platform for centralised review of images and clinical reports in trials saves resources and time....Read more

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Rad-aid-international-and-global-health-radiology

2017 07 May

RAD-AID is a non-governmental organisation with a mission to promote radiology in global health with emphasis on sustainability through education.   According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 3-4 billion people are at risk for widespread loss and death that could be treated or avoided if radiology was available. Additionally,...Read more

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Appropriate-imaging-for-low-risk-prostate-cancer

2017 04 Apr

Despite evidence and guidelines for appropriate imaging use in patients with low-risk prostate cancer, studies have shown only gradual reductions in inappropriate imaging use, according to an article published in Journal of the American College of Radiology. See Also : MRI Improves Prostate Cancer Detection, Avoids Unneeded Biopsy Waste contributes...Read more

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Miit-medical-imaging-informatics-and-teleradiology-2017

2017 28 Apr

Find Medical Imaging Informatics and Teleradiology (MIIT) on Social Media    Read more

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Breaking-down-silos-delivering-true-clinical-value-from-a-vna

2017 09 Feb

The vendor neutral archive offers one of the best opportunities to join together imaging and other valuable data from across diagnostic modalities, to the entire hospital and beyond. How can we ensure the underpinning technology works for everyone’s needs? Sectra’s Chris Scarisbrick explores. Why we need a VNA—joining up diagnostics...Read more

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Dose-creep-unnoticed-variations-in-diagnostic-radiation-exposures

2015 11 May

ECRI’s Top 10 Health Hazards 2015 (ECRI 2014) lists at no. 7 “dose creep”, which is a pattern of radiation exposure levels (ie, dose) being increased by clinicians over time in an attempt to achieve better image quality in diagnostic radiography. Although it is unlikely to result in immediate harm, it’s an insidious problem that can have long-term...Read more