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Xstrahl features Radiant x-ray therapy device at AAD 2019
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
X-ray and radiation therapy technology developer Xstrahl is highlighting its Radiant superficial x-ray radiotherapy and electronic brachytherapy device at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) meeting in Washington, DC.
February 28, 2019
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QT Ultrasound creates 3D-printed breast tissue using US
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound technology developer QT Ultrasound has produced 3D-printed breast ductal tissue based on ultrasound scans acquired using its imaging technology.
February 28, 2019
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DBT finds cancers associated with better outcomes
By Kate Madden Yee
Screening with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) boosts specificity compared with 2D mammography and also finds more cancers, particularly those associated with better prognoses, according to a study published online February 28 in JAMA Oncology.
February 28, 2019
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New MRI products target productivity and better outcomes
By Wayne Forrest
Clinical MRI was introduced more than 40 years ago, but the modality continues to evolve with sharper image quality, less time-consuming scans, and expanding value for a variety of applications. The emphasis is on improving diagnoses, patient outcomes, and comfort, while simultaneously providing greater productivity for imaging facilities.
February 27, 2019
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3D printing transitions from laboratory to bedside
By Vivienne Raper
Three-dimensional printing has spread from craniomaxillofacial surgery to a wide range of medical disciplines, and it can help demonstrate the value of radiologists in a future with artificial intelligence and machine learning. That's the view of Dr. Philipp Brantner, joint head of the 3D Printing Lab at the University Hospital of Basel in Switzerland.
February 27, 2019
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Is 7-tesla MRI ready yet to go clinical?
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Clinical 7-tesla MRI is no longer a distant pipedream for researchers and is gaining ground in routine scenarios, advocates of the technique state. Its growing pertinence for diseases such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and dementia means that radiologists need to know about the latest 7-tesla practice and its potential, but some practical issues still remain.
February 27, 2019
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iCAD partners with Swedish team on AI for breast cancer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer iCAD will collaborate with researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm on developing an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can determine an individual's risk of breast cancer.
February 27, 2019
Caution urged for breast MRI evaluation of lymph nodes
By Wayne Forrest
VIENNA - How well can MRI diagnose axillary lymph node metastases in patients with breast cancer? Radiologists need to interpret those results with caution in patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy, according to a study presented on Thursday at ECR 2019.
February 27, 2019
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COCIR restates need to replace old imaging equipment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical, and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) has released four new infographics at ECR 2019 emphasizing the ongoing deterioration of medical imaging equipment throughout Europe.
February 27, 2019
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Video from ECR 2019: Nicola Strickland on Brexit & radiology
VIENNA - The planned withdrawal of the U.K. from the European Union is due to take place on 29 March, and it is having a major impact on the recruitment and retention of staff and the supply of medical isotopes. Dr. Nicola Strickland, the president of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), elaborates on what RCR is doing to alleviate the situation.
February 27, 2019
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Video from ECR 2019: Mathias Prokop on lung cancer screening
VIENNA - What are the essential aspects to consider when starting a lung cancer screening program using low-dose CT? And why are quality assurance and standardization such important areas? Dr. Mathias Prokop, PhD, from Nijmegen, the Netherlands, provides some answers and also gives some general advice to aspiring researchers.
February 27, 2019
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AI-based CAD software improves breast cancer detection
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - Computer-aided detection (CAD) software based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help radiologists of all levels of experience detect more breast cancers and improve accuracy, according to research presented on Thursday at ECR 2019.
February 27, 2019
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