Big crowds return to Vienna for first March ECR for 4 years
March 14, 2023 -- Official figures released by the European Society of Radiology show that 17,262 participants from 122 countries attended ECR 2023. This represents a rise of 14% compared with last year, but it is still a much lower figure than was recorded in 2019. Read More
Reporting errors come under close scrutiny at ECR 2023
March 8, 2023 -- The most effective way to not make mistakes at work is to stay at home and do no work. That's the (ironic) view of ECR 2023 President Dr. Adrian Brady, who spoke at a special session about errors held on March 4. Read More
Can dual-layer CT be an alternative to MRI in breast cancer staging?
March 7, 2023 -- Dual-layer CT with high-contrast images demonstrates potential as a useful method for preoperative staging of breast cancer, according to research presented March 4 at ECR 2023 in Vienna. Read More
Video from ECR 2023: Thomas Ruder on forensic imaging
March 6, 2023 -- VIENNA - What does the work of a forensic radiologist involve? How can you become established in this area, and how do you avoid burnout? Dr. Thomas Ruder from Bern, Switzerland, provides insight into the world of forensic imaging and shares his experiences. Read More
Video from ECR 2023: Meike Vernooij on population imaging
March 5, 2023 -- VIENNA - How does a professor of population imaging spend her day? And what makes Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, such a special place to work? Neuroradiologist Dr. Meike Vernooij, PhD, addressed these and other questions in an interview at ECR 2023. Read More
GE HealthCare offers experiences, upgrades at ECR 2023
March 5, 2023 -- VIENNA - GE HealthCare showcased a range of new imaging hardware and software, as well as new "immersive experiences" in its first time participating in an ECR as an independent public traded company. Read More
AI, workflow take center stage for Philips at ECR
March 5, 2023 -- VIENNA - Enhancements in its portfolio of artificial intelligence (AI) and imaging informatics software were among the featured technologies on display for Philips at ECR 2023. Read More
What role does MRI have to play in diagnosis of acute stroke?
March 5, 2023 -- VIENNA - CT has long been the go-to modality for the diagnosis of acute stroke, and its benefits are many. But MRI shows promise as an effective alternative, according to a presentation delivered on March 1 at the ECR 2023. Read More
Video from ECR 2023: Ritse Mann on breast MRI screening
March 3, 2023 -- VIENNA - MRI is now recommended in Europe for cancer screening in women with extremely dense breasts, but does this represent a real game changer, and how can the hurdles to implementation be overcome? For answers, we chatted with Dutch expert Dr. Ritse Mann. Read More
How effective is MRI for planning colorectal cancer surgery?
March 3, 2023 -- VIENNA - Preoperative MRI helps surgeons predict whether colorectal cancer structures -- for example, the omentum and ovaries, the pelvic peritoneum, or the ileum -- can be effectively removed, according to research presented at ECR 2023. Read More