2016: Page 5

MR fingerprinting turns radiologists into detectives
By Timothy Spence
Early tests on brain cancer patients show significant promise for the use of MR fingerprinting to produce previously unattainable quantitative information in a short time, according to Dr. Siegfried Trattnig of the Medical University of Vienna, where new research on 10 volunteers has been carried out since ECR 2015.
March 2, 2016
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Video from ECR 2016: Dr. Emanuele Neri on smartphones
VIENNA - Is it ever safe and appropriate to read an exam on a smartphone or tablet? To provide some insight on this hot topic, we asked Dr. Emanuele Neri, president of the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics. In an interview at ECR 2016, he warned everybody to proceed with caution.
March 2, 2016
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Automated coronary plaque analysis predicts future events
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - Automated plaque analysis in coronary CT angiography can predict which patients with known ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction may go on to have a heart attack in the future, concluded a Wednesday presentation at ECR 2016.
March 2, 2016
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Video from ECR 2016: Thomas Beyer on Europe's newest society
VIENNA - Launching at ECR 2016, the European Society for Hybrid Imaging (ESHI) has already signed up more than 150 members. Thomas Beyer, PhD, is the ESHI treasurer. In an interview with AuntMinnieEurope.com, he reveals why the new society is necessary and discusses other key developments in hybrid imaging.
March 1, 2016
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Radiologists must be aware, vigilant with mobile devices
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - Mobile devices can be used in a variety of applications in radiology, but it's vital to understand the technology's limitations and security issues when reading images or sharing cases with colleagues, according to a Wednesday morning refresher course at ECR 2016.
March 1, 2016
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iCAD launches DBT computer-aided detection package
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) and radiation therapy firm iCAD has launched new digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) CAD technology at ECR 2016 in Vienna.
March 1, 2016
Hologic launches 2D/3D prone breast biopsy system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
At ECR 2016 in Vienna, women's imaging vendor Hologic announced the European launch of Affirm, a dedicated prone biopsy system capable of both 2D and 3D imaging.
March 1, 2016
A practical way to lower CT dose: Half-slice thickness
By Rebekah Moan
VIENNA - A way to lower CT dose, particularly for children, who are the most sensitive to radiation, was unveiled today at ECR 2016 and doesn't require additional hardware or staff. Called the "half-slice thickness" approach, it uses existing resources and knowledge.
March 1, 2016
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Ultrasound firms take advice from customers in the front line
By John Bonner
Ultrasound manufacturers are looking for ways to help customers work faster and more efficiently, but to understand how tasks can be done better, companies need to know exactly how they are tackled now. At ECR 2016, vendors will display equipment developed after asking sonographers about how they perform routine tasks and which factors cause obstructions in the hospital workflow.
March 1, 2016
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Industry must act to overcome artifacts and distortions
By Timothy Spence
Hybrid imaging systems provide powerful tools for the detection and surveillance of disease, but manufacturers have been slow to provide the software that can help physicians recognize and interpret artifacts, a leading pioneer in the field believes.
March 1, 2016
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Incidental findings: When in doubt, point them out -- or not
By Rebekah Moan
Incidental findings are on the rise around the world. Only about 1% of these findings are harmful to the patient, but still, in 1% of patients they're a problem, so what's a radiologist to do about them?
March 1, 2016
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Shimadzu to highlight x-ray upgrades at ECR 2016
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Shimadzu plans to highlight several product upgrades at ECR 2016 this week in Vienna.
February 28, 2016
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