Search Tag: Healthcare sustainability
2024 20 May
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is widespread for diagnosing various conditions affecting organs and tissues, aided by Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) to enhance image clarity. However, the increased utilisation of GBCA in MRI scans is leading to contamination of water systems, challenging previous assumptions about their stability. This...Read more
2024 06 Mar
As the world grapples with the realities of man-made climate change, attention has turned to every sector's contribution to global emissions, including healthcare. Among medical practices, radiology departments stand out as significant contributors to carbon emissions, sparking a call for sustainable changes. The European Society of Radiology...Read more