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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
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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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Keep aware of DWI capacity of new MRI systems
By Becky McCall
VIENNA - Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is viewed increasingly as an essential tool for detecting liver metastases, but experts said they would welcome improvements in signal-to-noise ratio, as well as better image resolution and sequences, among other developments, in Friday's state-of-the-art symposium on the abdomen at ECR 2013.
March 8, 2013
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Including menopause as factor aids breast US performance
By Rebekah Moan
VIENNA - Menopause has an important influence on breast elasticity as measured by elasticity parameters, according to study results presented this week at ECR 2013. Taking this factor into consideration may help improve the diagnostic performance of breast sonoelastography, the researchers found.
March 8, 2013
MRI manufacturers target opportunities in emerging markets
By John Bonner
VIENNA - This week the eyes of the radiology world are firmly fixed on events here at ECR 2013. But in the months leading up to the congress, the major MRI equipment vendors have been looking elsewhere, beyond the borders of Europe to the growing markets of the developing world.
March 8, 2013
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Siemens to release new syngo Dynamics version at ACC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare plans to unwrap a new version of its syngo Dynamics cardiovascular imaging and information system at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual scientific session in San Francisco.
March 7, 2013
Esaote spotlights eHD technology at ACC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound vendor Esaote will feature its eHD technology at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific sessions in San Francisco.
March 7, 2013
CMS reconsiders oncology PET tracer coverage limitations
By Erik L. Ridley
As it had proposed in December, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has removed a national noncoverage determination for radiopharmaceuticals with oncology PET imaging. However, CMS was not swayed by lobbying efforts to also include cardiac and neurological applications in the decision.
March 7, 2013
DMS unveils 3D-DXA at ECR 2013
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bone densitometry developer Diagnostic Medical Systems (DMS) is debuting its 3D-DXA bone densitometry technology at ECR 2013 being held in Vienna.
March 7, 2013
TeraRecon brings new offerings to Vienna
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advanced visualization developer TeraRecon is presenting its iNtuitionReview review and collaboration tool at ECR 2013 being held this week in Vienna.
March 7, 2013
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