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Prone-supine matching algorithm shows high accuracy in CTC

By Eric Barnes

VIENNA - U.K. researchers have developed an accurate matching algorithm to deal with the gnarly problem of integrating prone and supine CT colonography (CTC) datasets, according to a presentation at ECR 2013.

March 10, 2013

Agfa installs 1st GRIP monitoring system in North America

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Agfa HealthCare has completed installation of its first Impax cardiovascular global remote incident prevention (GRIP) monitoring system in North America at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, KS.

March 10, 2013

IBA Molecular starts Zr-89 production in U.S.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiopharmaceutical provider IBA Molecular North America is now producing zirconium-89 (Zr-89) at its radiopharmaceutical plant in Richmond, VA.

March 10, 2013

Multislice CT can identify unknown infection, change treatment

By Wayne Forrest

VIENNA - Multislice CT can solve the mystery behind unknown or suspected infection and alter treatment plans to provide more effective therapy, according to a German study presented on Sunday at ECR 2013.

March 10, 2013

Structured reports can improve quality and workflow efficiency

By Rebekah Moan

VIENNA - Harder, better, faster, stronger: It's not just a song, it could also be the mantra for radiologists as they try to improve workflow efficiency and quality. Enhancing radiology reports and becoming more familiar with dose management regulations and registries can help in this process.

March 10, 2013

IAC solicits research award proposals

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) Research Committee is inviting proposals regarding accreditation and quality improvement for the 2013 IAC Research Award Program.

March 10, 2013

Atirix appoints sales VP

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical software developer Atirix Medical Systems has tapped Phil Ives as vice president of sales.

March 10, 2013

PET/MR shows great potential for detecting multifocal cancers

By Becky McCall

VIENNA - PET/MRI allows superior early detection and evaluation of cancers as they disseminate around the body. That was the key message of Dr. Heinz-Peter Schlemmer in his talk in Saturday's new horizons session at ECR 2013.

March 9, 2013

GI radiologists prepare for new era of personalized medicine

By Philip Ward

VIENNA - Gastrointestinal (GI) imaging looks poised to make another quantum leap forward in the years ahead, as the field develops beyond simply anatomical imaging, embracing increasingly functional and quantitative techniques, according to speakers at Saturday's special focus session on GI imaging at ECR 2013.

March 9, 2013

Utilizing MR for dense breasts saves biopsies, money

By Rebekah Moan

VIENNA - Adding dense breasts as a new standard indication for MR mammography in cases with unclear findings could ward off approximately 88% of biopsies and end up saving insurance companies money, according to research presented on Sunday morning at ECR 2013.

March 9, 2013

Radiologists dislike how their profession is portrayed on TV

By Wayne Forrest

VIENNA - Radiologists have a very low opinion of how their profession is portrayed on television programs, while patients and technologists believe the TV shows are accurate examples of radiology at work, according to the results of a survey presented on Sunday at ECR 2013.

March 9, 2013

Las grandes cuestiones: What's the link between the finest Rioja and radiology?

By Becky McCall

VIENNA - It was not entirely predictable, but Friday's "ESR meets Spain" session at ECR 2013 held the door wide open for whatever came its way. On this occasion, it manifested as an exploration somewhat off the beaten track of mainstream radiology, by discussing the parallels between biomarkers and Spanish wine.

March 8, 2013

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