Dear AuntMinnie Middle East Insider,
When it comes to radiation protection, the medical imaging community now realizes it cannot afford to be laid back or half-hearted. To help out, an impressive array of dose-reduction techniques is available today.
A multicenter study conducted in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shown the benefits of developing and implementing a strategy for minimizing dose. The findings were presented at the prestigious European Society of Cardiology congress, and they are worth a close look. To do so, click here.
On 6 October, a dedicated meeting about radiological safety takes place in Dubai, UAE, providing further confirmation that dose awareness is increasing fast in the region. We've interviewed session speaker Wadha Al Shamsi, medical physicist and chief medical officer for clinical imaging at Al Ain Hospital in Abu Dhabi. Click here for the full story.
Meanwhile, the migrant crisis has prompted Turkish researchers to seek a more accurate way of evaluating bone age using pelvic radiographs in young adults. Between June 2011 and June 2015, they studied the anteroposterior digital pelvic radiographs of 698 individuals. For the results of their analysis, click here.
Have you ever heard of Meritamun? She was a high-status woman in ancient Egypt during the reign of the pharaohs. An Australian team has reconstructed her face, based on data from CT scans and with the help of 3D printing. Click here to learn about how they did it.
Last but not least, don't miss our two articles about cancer screening. First up is a study from Iran about the social, cultural, and religious factors that constitute major barriers to mammography adherence. Get the details here. And a second story looks at the availability and uptake of screening services in Turkey. Click here to find out more.
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