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ECR 2015 attendance edges down
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In-person attendance at this month's ECR 2015 slipped slightly, although the congress was helped by strong growth in the number of viewers who followed the proceedings online via streaming video.
March 11, 2015
Volpara promotes ECR 2015 research
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Volpara Solutions is directing attention to 10 abstracts presented at ECR 2015 last week in Vienna on its breast density and quantitative breast imaging software.
March 11, 2015
Enterprise IT to enable new generation of systems
By Steve Holloway
With the rapid spread of IT systems, control of radiology IT is increasingly being dictated by hospital IT departments and executive leadership, but new enterprise healthcare IT also offers the opportunity for radiologists to regain control through "modularization" of departmental IT applications, says industry analyst Stephen Holloway.
March 11, 2015
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Interview with new ESR president: Dr. Lluís Donoso Bach
The incoming European Society of Radiology (ESR) president, Dr. Lluís Donoso Bach, PhD, from Barcelona, Spain, discusses his priorities for the year ahead, the threats facing radiology, and e-health, as well as the other issues on the society's agenda.
March 10, 2015
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How to get work-life balance right -- and not just for women
By Dr. Christiane Nyhsen
Do you want to have a great job without abandoning thoughts of enjoyable hobbies and spending time with family? Dr. Birgit Ertl-Wagner, a neuroradiology professor and section chief of MRI at the University of Munich, Germany, offers some practical tips on achieving work-life balance.
March 9, 2015
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One-fifth of middle-aged athletes risk a heart attack
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - A new study presented at ECR 2015 reveals that 19% of middle-aged athletes are at risk of coronary events -- confirming the serious risks to asymptomatic individuals suggested in earlier U.S. studies looking at sudden cardiac death.
March 8, 2015
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Hybrid imaging to heighten delegates' interest at ECR 2016
By Mélisande Rouger
ECR 2016 Congress President Dr. Katrine Åhlström Riklund, PhD, deputy head of the department of radiation sciences and director of the medical school at Umeå University in Sweden, discusses hybrid imaging and what's in store for next year's congress.
March 7, 2015
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Italian radiologists hold favorable view of teleradiology
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - Although they often have concerns about its potential impact on their practice, Italian radiologists still typically have a positive view of teleradiology and believe it has a bright future, according to a presentation on Sunday at ECR 2015.
March 7, 2015
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Heavy investments enable Turkey to shine
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Turkey is now leading the way in several areas of radiology. In Sunday's host session, "Turkey welcomes ECR," key figures from the country's community of radiologists provided delegates with a snapshot of their work, notably functional brain MRI, percutaneous treatment of liver hydatid cysts, and advanced hepatopancreaticobiliary imaging.
March 7, 2015
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Radiation dose and CT: What really are the essentials?
By Cynthia E. Keen
Patient dose estimates represent a dilemma. Although there has been a significant amount of research regarding patient dose assessment, international consensus has not yet been reached and further improvements are needed, according to an ECR 2015 presentation on Sunday by Dr. Willi Kalender, PhD.
March 7, 2015
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Yellow wristbands cause a stir at editorial meeting at ECR
By Philip Ward
VIENNA - Emerging trends and new developments in medical imaging came under scrutiny at Friday's 5th annual AuntMinnieEurope.com editorial meeting at ECR 2015. More than half of the Editorial Advisory Board attended the 90-minute session. And on a lighter note, the compulsory yellow wristbands for delegates caused widespread amusement.
March 6, 2015
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Vigilant planning aids radiation dose tracking
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - Radiation dose tracking software can provide many benefits, but it's important to be aware of some key issues to yield meaningful evaluation and optimization of patient dose from CT studies, according to a Saturday presentation at ECR 2015.
March 6, 2015
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