2010

Thales unveils new detector
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
French technology company Thales Group unveiled a new digital detector at the recent European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, Austria.
March 7, 2010
Hologic debuts upright biopsy at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
VIENNA - A new digital upright biopsy system, called Affirm, was among the new product launches at this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR) meeting in Vienna by women's imaging vendor Hologic of Bedford, MA.
March 7, 2010
Organ-based tube-current modulation cuts breast dose
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - Radiation doses to the breast can be cut by nearly 40% using a new organ-based dose modulation technique in combination with a noise-optimized image reconstruction method. The two techniques must be used together if the resulting images are to remain readable, researchers reported.
March 7, 2010
Breast MRI CAD yields high sensitivity, specificity
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - Breast MRI computer-aided detection (CAD) technology can effectively distinguish between benign and malignant lesions, according to research from Germany presented at the 2010 European Congress of Radiology.
March 7, 2010
Interpretation errors top clinical negligence claims in U.K.
By Rob Skelding
VIENNA - Compared with the U.S., the U.K. is perhaps not seen as a strongly litigious country, but a new analysis of clinical negligence claims in radiology presented at the European Congress of Radiology reveals a clear rise in recent years in the number and financial burden of malpractice suits.
March 7, 2010
Economical DR, extremity MRI among GE ECR highlights
By Brian Casey
VIENNA - A new digital radiography (DR) system designed for developing markets and a recently acquired extremity MRI scanner are among the highlights in the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) booth of multimodality vendor GE Healthcare.
March 7, 2010
Expanding role of radiographers brings new challenges
By Rob Skelding
VIENNA - New insurance laws, a keener recognition of patients' values, and an expanding list of professional duties amplify the pressure on radiographers to implement evidence-based practice. Early research findings from three Northern European pilot studies were discussed at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 6, 2010
Low-dose CT may be suitable for pediatric fracture diagnosis
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - Ultralow-dose CT appears to be sufficient for diagnosing complex fractures in pediatric patients, according to research from Germany presented at the 2010 European Congress of Radiology.
March 6, 2010
One-day bowel prep eases VC for patients, providers
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - A one-day bowel prep and virtual colonoscopy exam regimen offers sufficiently good image quality, making life easier for both patients and providers compared to a multiday regimen, according to a study presented Sunday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 6, 2010
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Setred launches 3D holography at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
VIENNA - Advanced visualization firm Setred of Oslo, Norway, is launching a new package of 3D holographic technology at this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 6, 2010
Mild contrast reactions may require closer attention
By Brian Casey
VIENNA - A French study presented Sunday at the European Congress of Radiology found that nearly a third of mild contrast reactions actually are allergic in nature and might require referral to an allergist as soon as they become apparent.
March 6, 2010
New European regs spotlight need for clinical radiology audits
By Rob Skelding
VIENNA - The term "audit" may strike fear into the hearts of even the finest organized radiology departments. But if performed well, clinical audits can be an effective way to support -- and even promote -- your radiology services, delegates heard Saturday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2010
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