2017

A step closer to Doc McCoy's beloved toy?
By Steve Holloway
The idea of handheld ultrasound is not a new one, with first-generation systems being available for almost a decade. These first devices were a marvel in shrinking ultrasound technology into a smartphone-sized device. But what about now? Market analyst Stephen Holloway addresses updates on the modality.
March 9, 2017
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Does breast MRI hold future for mammography market?
By Steve Holloway
Clinical evidence supporting the use of MRI for breast imaging is growing in volume and credibility. Further research is required, but evidence suggests MRI has a significant future role to play. So why have we seen little or no commercial impact from breast MRI? Market analyst Stephen Holloway reports.
March 7, 2017
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8 ways radiology can win turf battles
By Kate Madden Yee
Turf battles in medicine are nothing new, and radiology is not alone in the struggle to protect territory, as outside specialties such as cardiology and orthopedics eye procedures once reserved for radiologists. So how can radiology ward off turf fights in a proactive, rather than reactive, manner?
March 7, 2017
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ESR names editor in chief of EPOS
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has promoted Dr. Ioana Lupescu from Romania to become editor in chief of its Electronic Presentation Online System (EPOS).
March 6, 2017
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Top 5 trends from ECR 2017 in Vienna
By Philip Ward, Erik Ridley, Kate Madden Yee, and Brian Casey
The stunning flower-and-skull display that formed the centerpiece of ECR 2017 certainly looked impressive in everybody's photos, on social media, and in the daily newspaper. But what were the truly lasting impressions and meaningful issues to take away from this year's congress in Vienna? Our editorial team has put together a list of five key themes.
March 6, 2017
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Strickland issues new warning over U.K. workforce
By Dr. Nicola Strickland
The radiology workforce crisis in the U.K. is the most serious issue facing the Royal College of Radiologists, according to Dr. Nicola Strickland. Around 9% of U.K. radiologist posts are unfilled, with 41% of those having been vacant for over a year.
March 6, 2017
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RaySafe launches new i3 dose platform at ECR 2017
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Testing-instruments provider RaySafe launched the third generation of its radiation dose monitoring and safety platform, called RaySafe i3, at ECR 2017 last week.
March 5, 2017
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Color mapping boosts vessel interpretation in stroke CT
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - Color mapping of cerebral vasculature in 4D CT angiography speeds interpretation and may improve accuracy in the detection of vessel occlusions in acute stroke patients, researchers said on Sunday at ECR 2017.
March 5, 2017
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ESR partners with Bracco on fellowships
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) announced at ECR 2017 in Vienna that it is partnering with Bracco Imaging on a radiology fellowship program.
March 4, 2017
MRI monitors fat for bariatric surgery
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - MRI and spectroscopy can accurately measure fat volumes in bariatric patients before and after surgery, according to the results of a German study presented at ECR 2017 on Saturday.
March 4, 2017
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Taking care of logistics can reduce errors in emergency radiology
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Errors in medicine have become headline news in recent years, and legal action against physicians for alleged malpractice is an increasing problem. Radiology is not exempt from this phenomenon. Emergency radiologists must, therefore, learn how best to safeguard their practice against human error and champion processes that will prevent systematic flaws.
March 4, 2017
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Clinical trials to shed new light on preoperative breast MRI
By Rebekah Moan
Is breast MRI really diagnosing more false positives than mammography? What changes for preoperative breast MRI can be expected after the latest clinical trials? These are among the important unanswered questions in breast MRI that will be discussed at today's master class at ECR 2017.
March 4, 2017
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