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• Wed 24th Jan

  
  Eating muesli could boost bone strength in later life

  People who eat muesli regularly may be able to improve their bone strength and protect themselves against the development...

• Wed 17th Jan

  
  Dairy-free diets putting young girls at greater risk...

  There is a chance that radiographers may be finding themselves in increasing demand, as a growing number of young...

• Mon 8th Jan

  
  Vitamin D and calcium supplements ineffective in preventing...

  Radiographers who regularly recommend vitamin D or calcium supplements to patients in a bid to improve the strength...

• Thu 21st Dec

  
  Community bone screening reduces hip fracture risk...

  Screening elderly patients for their bone mineral density levels in a community setting could help to prevent a significant...

• Thu 14th Dec

  
  Denture wearers more likely to suffer bone fractures

  Radiographers who are treating patients for repeated unexplained bone breaks or fractures may want to find out whether...

• Fri 10th Nov

  
  Air pollution increases osteoporosis risk

  People who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to suffer from brittle bones and have...

• Tue 17th Oct

  
  Radiologist shortage may delay cancer diagnoses

  The UK is currently experiencing a severe shortage of radiologists, which could lead to delays in vital cancer...

• Thu 5th Oct

  
  Rise of AI set to transform field of radiography

  Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly transform radiography in the UK over the next few years,...

• Tue 26th Sep

  
  Radiographers failing to report all vertebral fractures

  Radiographers and radiologists are failing to report all cases of vertebral fragility fractures (VFFs) in their...

• Thu 14th Sep

  
  Medical camera that can see through body is future...

  A new innovative medical imaging camera that is able to see from one side of the body through to the other has been...

• Fri 25th Aug

  
  Radiographers could help spot best bisphosphonates...

  Radiographers could play a key role in determining which patients would benefit most from drugs designed to prevent...

• Fri 4th Aug

  
  New Welsh academy to train next generation of radiographers

  A new National Imaging Academy for Wales has been announced, which will provide a base for training the country's...

• Tue 25th Jul

  
  Bone mineral density details could lower patients fracture...

  Genetics may play a role in a person's risk of suffering bone fractures, according to new research.A paper...

• Thu 13th Jul

  
  EMA confirms restrictions on gadolinium agents in MRI scans

  The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has announced restrictions on certain gadolinium contrast agents that are used...

• Tue 27th Jun

  
  CT scans should be used alongside X-rays for hip break...

  Radiographers should use computed tomography (CT) scans alongside traditional X-rays when assessing hip breaks...

• Mon 12th Jun

  
  New guidelines published for radiologists and radiographers

  The Royal College of Radiologists has published new guidelines for radiographers and radiologists in the UK to help...

• Fri 19th May

  
  Concerns over condition of NHS radiography equipment

  NHS radiographers and radiologists are calling on health service leaders to take action to update the scanning...

• Tue 9th May

  
  Clicking knees may be a sign of osteoarthritis

  Clicking or popping noises in the knees may be a sign that a person is developing osteoarthritis and could be at greater...

• Tue 18th Apr

  
  Going dairy-free may increase risk of bone breaks in future

  The workload of radiographers could be set to increase markedly in the future, as a new report reveals people who embark...

• Tue 11th Apr

  
  Shortage of radiologists in Northern Ireland

  New figures reveal that hospitals in Northern Ireland are currently experiencing a significant shortage of radiologists.While...

• Fri 31st Mar

  
  Radiation exposure carries greater death risk for long-term...

  Radiographers and radiologists treating patients who are long-term smokers may need to advise them of the extra...

• Wed 22nd Mar

  
  Osteoporosis fractures more likely to prove fatal for men than...

  Radiographers treating osteoporosis-related fractures may need to be stricter with their aftercare advice to men than...

• Mon 20th Feb

  
  Scotland radiologist shortage compromising patient...

  A widespread shortage of radiographers and radiologists in Scotland could be compromising patients' health...

• Tue 14th Feb

  
  Wales to receive first open MRI scanner

  Claustrophobia can be a problem for some patients who need to undergo advanced X-rays and scans, but a new radiology...

• Fri 10th Feb

  
  New technology allows for clearest ever ultrasound...

  A major step towards making radiography images much more clearer has been made, as UK scientists have developed...

• Thu 26th Jan

  
  Sheffield hospital installs worlds smallest MRI scanner...

  The world's smallest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner is now in use at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital...

• Fri 20th Jan

  
  Scan images best way to diagnose prostate cancer

  Taking images of the prostate via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology may be the best way to diagnose cancer...

• Thu 12th Jan

  
  PM urged to create more opportunities for radiographers

  The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has revealed it has written to prime minister Theresa May calling for greater...

• Thu 5th Jan

  
  More radiography staff needed to help carry out NHS scans

  Expensive scanning equipment owned by the NHS is not being utilised to its full capacity due to a lack of radiography...

• Thu 22nd Dec

  
  Amniotic fluid can strengthen brittle bones

  The amniotic fluid that surrounds a baby in the womb could have bone-strengthening capabilities, meaning people...

• Thu 15th Dec

  
  New X-ray technique could have significant benefits...

  Scientists in the UK have successfully developed a new technique, known as phase-contrast X-ray imaging, that has the potential...

• Wed 7th Dec
  New smartphone app to help doctors better understand...
• Fri 2nd Dec
  Pioneering X-ray machine arrives at London hospital
• Fri 25th Nov
  Extra radiographers may be needed to get NHS Trust...
• Wed 16th Nov
  Birmingham exhibition hopes to inspire next generation...
• Fri 11th Nov
  More X-ray specialists needed for breast cancer screening
• Mon 7th Nov
  November 8th marks World Radiography Day
• Mon 14th Mar
  Broken bones risk of young adults revealed
• Fri 4th Mar
  ADHD medication increases broken bones risk
• Wed 17th Feb
  Could a persons stress fracture risk be genetic?
• Wed 3rd Feb
  Radiographers busier up north
• Wed 20th Jan
  PHE warns of increased broken bones risk amid cold...
• Fri 15th Jan
  Increased demand for experienced radiographers as student...
• Wed 23rd Dec
  HCPC registration renewal reopens for radiographers
• Wed 18th Nov
  Radiographers celebrate global awareness day
• Tue 10th Nov
  X-rays reveal generation of potential hunchbacks
• Thu 29th Oct
  Advanced X-ray helps reduce waiting times
• Thu 8th Oct
  New international agreement on MRI scans could change...
• Tue 22nd Sep
  Imaging techniques to benefit cancer treatment
• Mon 14th Sep
  Radiographers urgently needed in UK
• Tue 11th Aug
  New pill works like an x-ray
• Thu 30th Jul
  Radiography students not being heard
• Wed 8th Jul
  Imaging could help treat COPD patients
• Mon 29th Jun
  New survey highlights CT demand
• Thu 4th Jun
  Breast cancer screening still saves lives
• Wed 3rd Jun
  New test detects drug use from single fingerprint
• Tue 26th May
  Radiographers set to be key in cancer taskforce plans
• Mon 18th May
  Radiography remains key for rheumatic disease
• Tue 28th Apr
  New X-ray diagnostic imaging could change developing...
• Mon 27th Apr
  Pocket-sized ultrasound device reduces need for further...
• Mon 9th Mar
  New x-ray technique could boost HIV treatment
• Mon 23rd Feb
  Brain imaging links language delay to chromosomes
• Wed 11th Feb
  New imaging technique shows potential for cancer diagnosis
• Fri 19th Apr
  Breast cancer screening not thorough enough
• Tue 9th Apr
  Scottish doctors seek new stroke treatment
• Tue 26th Mar
  Migraines linked to brain abnormalities
• Thu 14th Mar
  Louth County Hospital opens improved x-ray facilities
• Fri 22nd Feb
  New radiology suite to increase level of treatment...
• Mon 18th Feb
  Intense x-rays to shine light on viruses
• Wed 12th Dec
  Ayrshire and Arran radiography team named as Scotland's...
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