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Austrian radiologist to lead 2007 ECR

VIENNA - The 2006 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) ended Tuesday with the installation of an Austrian radiologist to lead next year's proceedings, which will also highlight the imaging expertise of China and the Czech Republic.

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VC shows advantage for recurrent rectal cancer surveillance

A recently published study that followed 434 rectal cancer patients with virtual colonoscopy and colonoscopy found that VC was 100% sensitive for detecting recurrent cancer, catching a few cases that were negative or indeterminate on optical colonoscopy, but also producing a few indeterminate results that were in fact negative.

March 7, 2006

Flat-panel detector CT bests MDCT in the skull base

VIENNA - In a study presented today at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), researchers from Hannover Medical School in Germany compared flat-panel-based volume CT (fpVCT) to thin-section 16-row multidetector CT images of the whole human skull base. Flat-panel imaging beat 16-slice MDCT hands down in a subjective visualization of 21 structures in the skull base.

March 6, 2006

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CAD finds breast cancers that radiologists missed for years

VIENNA - When breast computer-aided detection (CAD) software took a second look at mammograms containing a malignancy, it found most of the cancers radiologists had missed until they detected it in a later exam, according to a study presented at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR). In some cases, CAD found cancers that weren't detected until three to four years later.

March 5, 2006

MDCT, MRI, TTE, TEE compared for aortic valve measurement

VIENNA - MDCT and MRI are emerging as powerful noninvasive cardiac imaging alternatives, but can they accurately estimate valvular morphology and function? The preliminary answer is yes for both modalities, according to a Belgian study that compared MDCT and MRI to transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TTE and TEE) for estimating aortic valve area in normal and stenotic valves.

March 4, 2006

VC effective in postpolypectomy follow-up

VIENNA - Patients who have undergone colonoscopy and polypectomy have an increased risk of recurrent disease, and therefore need more frequent follow-up colon exams. But they're not always willing to have optical colonoscopy again, and in these cases, many virtual colonoscopy providers believe their alternative makes sense. New studies from Italy and Taiwan suggest they may be right.

March 3, 2006

Low lung cancer detection rate seen in Dutch/Belgian study

VIENNA - Preliminary findings from an ongoing European multicenter CT screening trial of smokers and former smokers demonstrate a lower rate of lung cancer detection compared to other large studies, even though baseline results were positive in nearly a fifth of the patients screened.

March 2, 2006

Professor Adam looks at ECR 2006 and beyond

As the curtain rises on the European Congress of Radiology (ECR 2006), AuntMinnie.com is pleased to bring you a conversation with this year's president, professor Andy Adam from the U.K. The professor of interventional radiology at King's College London talks about the meeting ahead, organizational changes in the ECR, interventional radiology, the National Health Service, and more in our exclusive interview.

March 1, 2006

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Appendectomy history can lead to false-positive VC

A recent American Journal of Roentgenology paper reveals the possibility of mistaking an appendiceal stump for a clinically significant colorectal polyp. If misdiagnosed on virtual colonoscopy, the patient could be sent for same-day colonoscopy, adding needless risk and costs to colorectal cancer screening.

February 28, 2006

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Viewpoint: 2D and Doppler echo spot diastolic heart failure

Heart failure due to diastolic dysfunction is the most common cause of heart failure in patients with normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). But what is the best method of diagnosis? The authors of a recent editorial in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology refute a previously stated view that diagnostic heart failure (DHF) cannot readily be diagnosed by echocardiography.

February 27, 2006

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PET predicts faster cognitive decline in women than men

Women initially outperformed men at low brain tau levels, but the advantage diminished as tau levels increased over time.

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Unclear explanations of contrast MRI exams heighten patient anxiety

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Mammography screening improves survival for late-stage cancers

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Ultrasound MinnieCast, Episode 2: Body imaging with RUS-PAT

How Agentic AI Is Transforming Radiology Ops

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AI reduces treatment times in stroke patients

AI software for detecting large vessel occlusions on CT shaves critical minutes from the time it takes to perform thrombectomies on stroke patients.

September 18, 2023

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Radiation Oncology access program reduces racial disparities

By Amerigo Allegretto

Researchers are highlighting the success of a same-day radiation oncology access initiative that reduced racial disparities.

September 18, 2023

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ADNI aims to increase diversity in clinical trials.

The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) has launched its latest study with a focus on enrolling a more diverse population.

September 15, 2023

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IMV: Cybersecurity for imaging equipment to increase in importance

By Davin Korstjens

With an increase in equipment connectivity and hospital networking, cybersecurity is becoming a growing concern.

September 15, 2023

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Health fair shows success in offering cancer screening services

By Amerigo Allegretto

Study findings suggest a one-stop-shop community approach could help radiology teams mitigate disparities in cancer screening.

September 15, 2023

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Breast imaging expert talks AI adoption with AuntMinnie.com

Katja Pinker, MD, PhD, of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, spoke with AuntMinnie.com about the challenges of adopting AI in breast imaging.

September 15, 2023

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Can ChatGPT help prepare patients for PET scans?

ChatGPT can substitute for staff advice given to patients about PET/CT scans, according to a group in Germany.

September 14, 2023

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Stroke care playbook author speaks with AuntMinnie.com

Vivek Bansal, MD, PhD, from Radiology Partners spoke with AuntMinnie.com about the company’s new “playbook” on acute stroke care.

September 14, 2023

Tailored SABR for lung cancer reduces radiation dose

By Kate Madden Yee

Tailored SABR for lung cancer translates to lower radiation dose.

September 14, 2023

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Breast cancer mortality negatively tied to mammography screening use

By Amerigo Allegretto

County-level, age-adjusted breast cancer mortality rates are significantly negatively tied to the proportion of women screened with mammograms.

September 14, 2023

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Market dynamics shifting imaging equipment service landscape

By Joe Constance

Independent service providers have been gaining market share from OEMs for imaging services equipment repair and maintenance.

September 14, 2023

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AACR report outlines advances, challenges in cancer care trends

By Amerigo Allegretto

The 13th Cancer Progress Report published by the AACR has found decreases in breast and lung cancer mortality.

September 14, 2023

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