2019

DBT is well-positioned as successor in European breast screening
By Steve Holloway
Digital mammography is indisputably the most established breast screening technology across Europe. However, issues continue to challenge its use for screening, and vendors have developed technology that could offer an alternative. Stephen Holloway reviews these emerging products and assesses their potential impact and market viability in the context of breast screening in Europe.
March 5, 2019
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NRT shows new x-ray systems at ECR 2019
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Danish x-ray equipment manufacturer NRT displayed two new digital radiography systems at ECR 2019 in Vienna.
March 4, 2019
Top 5 trends from ECR 2019 in Vienna
By Philip Ward, Erik L. Ridley, Wayne Forrest, and Brian Casey
The giant octopus in the registration area, the impressive model of Poseidon in the opening ceremony, and the host of other aquatic images from ECR 2019 looked stunning on social media, but what were the longer-lasting impressions and substantive issues to take away from this year's congress in Vienna? Our editorial team has compiled a list of the five main trends.
March 4, 2019
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ABUS better than DBT for diagnostic workup
By Kate Madden Yee
Automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) is more accurate than digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) as a diagnostic tool for working up positive findings on mammography screening in dense breast tissue, according to a presentation delivered at ECR 2019.
March 4, 2019
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Video from ECR 2019: Erik Ranschaert on AI training
VIENNA - There's an urgent need for radiologists to become better informed about artificial intelligence (AI), according to Dr. Erik Ranschaert, PhD. He talks about his new book on AI and medical imaging and why it represents excellent value for the money, and he also outlines some future initiatives being organized by the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics, of which he is president.
March 4, 2019
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ECR 2019 hits new high in attendance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
ECR 2019 in Vienna has surpassed last year's record-breaking figures for overall attendance by roughly 6%, according to an announcement from the European Society of Radiology.
March 3, 2019
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Video from ECR 2019: Claudia Weidekamm on life in New Zealand
VIENNA - Ever wondered what it's like working Down Under? Three years ago, musculoskeletal radiologist Dr. Claudia Weidekamm made the switch from the Medical University of Vienna to TRG Imaging in New Zealand. She describes why she took an extended sabbatical and what differences she noticed working in two very different healthcare systems and cultures.
March 3, 2019
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Video from ECR 2019: Hugh Harvey on validation of AI
VIENNA - Clinical validation of artificial intelligence (AI) is still a long way off, admits Dr. Hugh Harvey, who moderated the Artificial Intelligence Exhibition (AIX) at ECR 2019 with Dr. Wim Van Hecke, CEO of Icometrix in Leuven, Belgium. In this interview, Harvey, clinical director at Kheiron Medical, reflects on the future development of AI and the unresolved issues that need to be addressed.
March 3, 2019
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VR, AR elevate radiologists' value in future of medicine
By Abraham Kim
How can virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) help radiologists advance their specialty's value in healthcare? Researchers from the Netherlands, Sweden, and the U.K. drew from their experiences with the technologies to discuss the possibilities in a Coffee and Talk session at ECR 2019.
March 3, 2019
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Standardized accreditation is key for prostate MRI
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
Quality in imaging is never guaranteed -- that is why working toward European-wide accreditation for prostate MRI is the way forward, expert speakers explained at this morning's ECR Master Class. Benchmarking quality in acquisition and reporting must be set within clear clinical pathways, and it is a vital part of the accreditation process.
March 2, 2019
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Acceptance of gadolinium-free techniques increases in clinical MRI
By Vivienne Raper
Can MRI function effectively without gadolinium? This question is more relevant than ever, as the safety of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents has become a hot topic and knowledge and awareness of gadolinium deposition have grown in recent years. Three experts discussed whether gadolinium alternatives are ready now for clinical practice.
March 2, 2019
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US equipment manufacturers show versatility, usability at ECR
By Kate Madden Yee
Ultrasound users have had a clear message for the imaging industry: Make the modality even easier to use and develop tools that optimize particular applications. The companies have listened, and at this year's ECR, they are presenting new or upgraded devices that address these demands.
March 2, 2019
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