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Video from ECR 2019: Erik Ranschaert on AI training
VIENNA - There's an urgent need for radiologists to become better informed about artificial intelligence (AI), according to Dr. Erik Ranschaert, PhD. He talks about his new book on AI and medical imaging and why it represents excellent value for the money, and he also outlines some future initiatives being organized by the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics, of which he is president.
March 4, 2019
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Siemens installs 1st Biograph Vision PET/CT in U.S.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthineers has installed its first Biograph Vision PET/CT scanner in the U.S., at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
March 3, 2019
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CathWorks names new CFO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Israeli imaging analysis software developer CathWorks has appointed Mike Feher to the posts of vice president of finance and chief financial officer (CFO).
March 3, 2019
New technique may improve CT scanner calibration
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Scientists from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a method for standardizing the measurement of x-rays emitted by different CT scanners. They describe the method in an article recently published in PLOS One.
March 3, 2019
ECR 2019 hits new high in attendance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
ECR 2019 in Vienna has surpassed last year's record-breaking figures for overall attendance by roughly 6%, according to an announcement from the European Society of Radiology.
March 3, 2019
PET, fMRI shed light on alcohol's effects on brain
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Data from a combination of FDG-PET and functional MRI (fMRI) scans revealed the extent to which alcohol intake can alter patterns of energy use and neuronal activity in the brain, according to an article published online February 11 in Nature Communications.
March 3, 2019
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Video from ECR 2019: Claudia Weidekamm on life in New Zealand
VIENNA - Ever wondered what it's like working Down Under? Three years ago, musculoskeletal radiologist Dr. Claudia Weidekamm made the switch from the Medical University of Vienna to TRG Imaging in New Zealand. She describes why she took an extended sabbatical and what differences she noticed working in two very different healthcare systems and cultures.
March 3, 2019
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Video from ECR 2019: Hugh Harvey on validation of AI
VIENNA - Clinical validation of artificial intelligence (AI) is still a long way off, admits Dr. Hugh Harvey, who moderated the Artificial Intelligence Exhibition (AIX) at ECR 2019 with Dr. Wim Van Hecke, CEO of Icometrix in Leuven, Belgium. In this interview, Harvey, clinical director at Kheiron Medical, reflects on the future development of AI and the unresolved issues that need to be addressed.
March 3, 2019
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VR, AR elevate radiologists' value in future of medicine
By Abraham Kim
How can virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) help radiologists advance their specialty's value in healthcare? Researchers from the Netherlands, Sweden, and the U.K. drew from their experiences with the technologies to discuss the possibilities in a Coffee and Talk session at ECR 2019.
March 3, 2019
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Standardized accreditation is key for prostate MRI
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
Quality in imaging is never guaranteed -- that is why working toward European-wide accreditation for prostate MRI is the way forward, expert speakers explained at this morning's ECR Master Class. Benchmarking quality in acquisition and reporting must be set within clear clinical pathways, and it is a vital part of the accreditation process.
March 2, 2019
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Acceptance of gadolinium-free techniques increases in clinical MRI
By Vivienne Raper
Can MRI function effectively without gadolinium? This question is more relevant than ever, as the safety of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents has become a hot topic and knowledge and awareness of gadolinium deposition have grown in recent years. Three experts discussed whether gadolinium alternatives are ready now for clinical practice.
March 2, 2019
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US equipment manufacturers show versatility, usability at ECR
By Kate Madden Yee
Ultrasound users have had a clear message for the imaging industry: Make the modality even easier to use and develop tools that optimize particular applications. The companies have listened, and at this year's ECR, they are presenting new or upgraded devices that address these demands.
March 2, 2019
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