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AuntMinnie 2006: How 64-slice CT saved my life: A radiologist's story

AuntMinnie

In 2006, our top article shared the story of a radiologist whose life was saved by a 64-slice CT scanner just installed at the hospital he worked at. Buying a major piece of imaging equipment is always a big moment for a radiologist. During my 12 years as a radiologist, I received training in interventional procedures.

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The Negativity Tendency

Ben White

The late Hans Rosling gave an amazingly popular TED talk back in 2006 (and many other popular talks since). As a radiologist, I only hear about my misses. About once a year, someone congratulates me on a good catch, and usually, that’s coming from another radiologist who read the follow-up. You may have seen it. No, they do not.

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Penn. radiologist charged with child sexual exploitation

AuntMinnie

Homeland Security Investigations in Pittsburgh and Chicago conducted the investigation leading to the indictment, with the case brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat “the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse,” the statement noted.

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AuntMinnie 2007: Gadolinium: A 'necessary factor' in the development of NSF?

AuntMinnie

In 2006 the U.S. Since then, reports on NFS and its connection to gadolinium have been pouring in: At the 2007 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) meeting in Vienna, Scottish radiologists reported on NSF episodes in the whole renal failure population of western Scotland. Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology , December 2006, Vol.

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Yellowcross Launches to Streamline Teleradiology Service Management

Imaging Technology

The two first worked together in 2006 at Nighthawk Radiology Services. Yellowcross works with hospitals, clinics, medical groups, and entrepreneurial physicians throughout the United States to develop focused service offerings to address radiologist shortages and provide specialty diagnostic services.

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Premier Radiology Services Acquired by Grovecourt Capital Partners

Imaging Technology

A news release issued June 12 by the West Palm Beach, FL company noted that Premier Radiology Services has established itself as a trusted name in the industry since 2006, providing reliable and accurate interpretations of medical images to patients in 48 states through its innovative technology-enabled platform.

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Bayer appoints Nelson Ambrogio as new Head of Radiology Business at Pharmaceuticals Division

Imaging Technology

Ambrogio started his career with Schering AG, which Bayer acquired in 2006, and has held commercial leadership roles of increasing responsibility across North and South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. His broad experience also includes regional and global positions at Bayer’s headquarters. "As