2012

Politics blocks widespread use of breast MRI for implants
By John Brosky
VIENNA - In the region served by the Ribera public hospital, around 10,000 women have received defective Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) implants, a population that would quickly overwhelm the radiology service if MRI examinations were authorized, according to Dr. Julia Camps Herrero, head of radiology at the center in Alzira, Valencia, Spain.
March 6, 2012
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Prepare for a shock: There's a new kid on the block in tumor ablation
By Philip Ward
VIENNA - Ever thought of giving your patient an electric shock? The idea may sound like something out of a Frankenstein movie, but more interventional radiologists may soon be doing this if the initial promise of irreversible electroporation is supported by further research.
March 6, 2012
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Teleradiology, mobile devices look certain to bring big changes
By Philip Ward
VIENNA - Radiology and the role of radiologists will have to be redefined in light of the rapid and sustained growth of telemedicine and mobile applications. That was the central message of Sunday's special focus session, "Radiology on the road."
March 5, 2012
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Riverain debuts new software at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection software developer Riverain Technologies debuted its ClearRead Compare temporal comparison software in Vienna at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 4, 2012
TeraRecon shows updated iNtuition at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advanced visualization firm TeraRecon has released version 4.4.7 of its iNtuition enterprise image management software, with enhanced support for interoperability and quantitative imaging, at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna.
March 4, 2012
GE promotes ECR CT contrast media study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare is touting a French study in which an abdominal CT scanning protocol used less radiation dose and less contrast agent. Results were presented at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna.
March 4, 2012
Iterative reconstruction cuts critical eye lens dose
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - The use of iterative reconstruction significantly reduces radiation exposure to the eye lens in head CT exams, investigators from the Czech Republic reported on Monday at the 2012 European Congress of Radiology.
March 4, 2012
Thales launches new DR detectors at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
VIENNA - Digital x-ray developer Thales Group has launched two new digital radiography (DR) flat-panel detectors at this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 4, 2012
PET/MR performs well in assessing pulmonary masses
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - PET/MR is a feasible technique that yields diagnostic image quality in evaluating lung masses, according to results presented at a Monday scientific session of the European Congress of Radiology.
March 4, 2012
Rigorous investigation using MRI can prove crucial for endometriosis
By Frances Rylands-Monk
VIENNA - Endometriosis substantially affects women's quality of life and can sometimes cause infertility. Radiologists involved in diagnostic workup for suspected endometriosis are strongly urged to make a checklist of areas needing investigation when presented with such cases.
March 4, 2012
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Goodman captivates ECR attendees with insight on venous thromboembolism
By Philip Ward
VIENNA - It may seem hard to believe, but the first reference to venous thromboembolism was made between 600 and 900 B.C. in a Sanskrit text. This was one of many fascinating facts presented by Dr. Lawrence Goodman during Sunday's Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Honorary Lecture.
March 4, 2012
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Trial shows no NSF from gadolinium, even in dialysis patients
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - Even dialysis patients can safely undergo contrast-enhanced MRI without the risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) if a few safety guidelines are followed, according to the final results of the multicenter Pro-FINEST study presented on Sunday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 4, 2012
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