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Evidence-based medicine 'misused' in breast MRI

By Rebekah Moan

VIENNA - During a refresher course at ECR 2018, breast MRI expert Dr. Christiane Kuhl said the principles of evidence-based medicine have been misused in the case of preoperative breast MRI, and that's part of the reason why the modality hasn't been adopted more widely by the surgical community.

March 2, 2018

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New Logiq E10 ultrasound scanner paces GE ECR launches

VIENNA - A flagship ultrasound scanner optimized for the coming age of artificial intelligence, as well as a CT scanner designed to simplify dual-energy scanning, are among the new product introductions in the booth of GE Healthcare at ECR.

March 2, 2018

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Leave no invasive breast cancer behind by using MRI

By Rebekah Moan

VIENNA - Mammography and ultrasound underestimate 30% of disease in patients with invasive ductal carcinoma, according to research from Israel presented at ECR 2018. MRI overestimates the extent of disease, but at least no cancer is left behind.

March 2, 2018

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Pediatric patients use app to prep for MRI scan

By Wayne Forrest

VIENNA - The prospect of undergoing an MRI scan can trigger anxiety in any patient -- and arguably even more so in a child. To alleviate this and reduce anesthesia use, Danish radiologists helped develop an app that educates children about their pending experience, according to a study presented on Thursday at ECR 2018.

March 1, 2018

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Video from ECR 2018: Alexander Radbruch on gadolinium retention

VIENNA - The debate over the safety of gadolinium-based contrast agents for MRI shows no sign of going away, and U.S.-style lawsuits filed against radiologists and vendors in Europe is now a distinct possibility. Dr. Alexander Radbruch from Germany is both a lawyer and a radiologist, and he presents his views and ideas on this controversial topic.

March 1, 2018

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Philips launches new 3T MRI scanner at ECR 2018

A new 3-tesla MRI scanner called Ingenia Elition 3.0T by Philips Healthcare is among the new product introductions this week at ECR 2018 in Vienna. The system offers a 50% reduction in scanning time and also improvements to the patient experience -- all without sacrificing image quality, according to the company.

February 28, 2018

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Canon launches new 1.5-tesla MRI, US unit at ECR

By Brian Casey and Kate Madden Yee

VIENNA - Canon Medical Systems is making its first appearance at ECR 2018 under a unified banner since Canon took over Toshiba Medical Systems. The firm has a full slate of product launches, including Vantage Orian, a new 1.5-tesla MRI scanner.

February 28, 2018

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Samsung highlights ultrasound, DR at ECR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Samsung Electronics is highlighting its ultrasound and digital radiography (DR) devices at ECR 2018.

February 28, 2018

ECR 2018 and the Beast from the East | Sessions on gadolinium | Videos and more

February 28, 2018

No gadolinium needed for follow-up MRI inner ear scans

By Wayne Forrest

VIENNA - Once an initial MRI scan with gadolinium-based contrast has confirmed an intralabyrinthine schwannoma, the contrast agent shouldn't be needed for follow-up evaluations, according to a study presented on Wednesday at ECR 2018.

February 27, 2018

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Elekta partners with NY cancer center on radiation therapy

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation oncology vendor Elekta and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City have entered into a research agreement that allows the center to use the company's MR-guided radiation therapy technology for cancer care.

February 26, 2018

MRI wins Olympic gold | Deconstructed PACS revisited | ECR coverage coming up

February 26, 2018

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