2017: Page 4

Philips launches new CT system at ECR 2017
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Royal Philips, the parent company of Philips Healthcare, debuted its Access CT system at ECR 2017.
March 1, 2017
Video from ECR 2017: Dr. Johannes Heverhagen on gadolinium contrast
VIENNA - Gadolinium phobia remains a very real danger in Europe, but practical measures can help to reduce the risk, according to Dr. Johannes Heverhagen, PhD, from the University Hospital of Bern in Switzerland. In this video from ECR 2017, he also provides an update on the European Medicines Agency's investigation.
March 1, 2017
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Software quantifies emphysema on MDCT images
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - An automated software algorithm can be used to quantify emphysema on MDCT studies, offering radiologists a useful tool for diagnosis and follow-up of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to research presented on Thursday at ECR 2017.
March 1, 2017
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Postmortem imaging can reveal hidden trauma missed in autopsy
By Frances Rylands-Monk
CT angiography (CTA) and other methods can shed light on death investigations in ways that autopsy can't. CTA, for example, allows doctors to look for bleeding points, while dual-beam CT depicts soft-tissue differentiation and bruising, and the technique is useful to investigate postsurgical deaths and identify trauma areas.
March 1, 2017
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Cost-effectiveness, implementation still hinder lung cancer screening
By Katrina Megget
The public desire for lung cancer screening and the ability of the medical profession to implement it are currently at odds, despite recent findings that suggest screening via low-dose CT can reduce mortality. The problem is lung cancer screening remains controversial and is not as straightforward as most people think, according to Dr. Stefan Diederich, PhD.
March 1, 2017
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Video from ECR 2017: Dr. Fiona Gilbert on Brexit & breast screening
VIENNA - The U.K.'s planned exit from the European Union poses a grave threat to the future of imaging research. That's the view of Dr. Fiona Gilbert from the University of Cambridge. In advance of her honorary lecture on Saturday, she also speaks about the persistent controversies in breast cancer screening and the growing potential of digital breast tomosynthesis.
February 28, 2017
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Video from ECR 2017: Dr. Afshin Gangi on turf battles
VIENNA - Turf battles are an everyday reality in medicine today, but how can you avoid them? One of Europe's leading interventional radiologists, Dr. Afshin Gangi from Strasbourg, France, explains how best to minimize conflicts with other disciplines. He also discusses whether he feels more like a surgeon than a radiologist.
February 28, 2017
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Volpara debuts updated breast imaging software at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast imaging software developer Volpara Solutions has released its updated VolparaEnterprise 2.0 software at ECR 2017.
February 28, 2017
How can radiology departments ensure patient safety?
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - Radiology departments have a moral, professional, and legal responsibility to protect the safety of patients receiving imaging studies with ionizing radiation. It takes teamwork, however, to meet that critical mandate, according to a talk at ECR 2017.
February 28, 2017
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Barco adds new features for image reading
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image display firm Barco has added a number of intuitive workflow features to support radiologists' reading of images.
February 28, 2017
ESR, IAEA partner to advance imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are collaborating to promote the education and use of diagnostic imaging in Europe.
February 28, 2017
GE launches new MRI contrast agent at ECR 2017
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare is launching its new Clariscan MRI contrast agent at this week's ECR 2017 meeting in Vienna.
February 28, 2017
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