David Zizka[email protected]MRIOperating beyond 3T: Is clinical use in reach?VIENNA - The standard field strength of clinical MR units is still 1.5 tesla, but the past five years have seen a tremendous increase in the number of devices operating at 3.0 tesla. In addition, whole-body systems up to 9.4 tesla have become available in experimental settings and have already proved to be significantly beneficial in special purpose examinations.March 2, 2012Nuclear MedicineImaging modalities prove crucial for an accurate differential diagnosis of inflammatory conditionsVIENNA - Radiological imaging together with the contribution of nuclear medicine is crucial in the diagnosis of inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, according to a session on Thursday at the European Congress of Radiology.February 29, 2012Page 1 of 1Top StoriesCTOpportunistic screening can reveal osteoporotic vertebral fracturesA new study demonstrates the potential of opportunistic screening in improving osteoporosis care.MRIBlood-based testing could improve prostate cancer screening with MRIImage ProcessingAdvancing precision medicine through quantitative imagingMRI"Dirty" brain white matter shows no link to dementia in older adultsMolecular ImagingNew PET tracer shows promise for guiding pancreatic cancer therapy
