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How best to avoid pitfalls in sports injuries to knee

By Becky McCall

Take a closer look at the meniscus when imaging and avoid over- or undercalling common meniscus pathologies, according to Dr. Gustav Andreisek of Zurich. In particular, certain portions of the meniscus, such as the roots, are usually missed during reporting, he explained in a refresher course at ECR 2015 in Vienna.

March 5, 2015

No second chance: Lawsuits set to rise across the board

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Radiology is one of the specialties most liable to claims based on medical malpractice, according to a presentation on Friday at ECR 2015 in Vienna. Radiologists can increase their awareness and knowledge of malpractice risks, as well as identify strategies that reduce the problems leading to malpractice litigation.

March 5, 2015

CAD boosts breast MRI sensitivity

By Rebekah Moan

VIENNA - Breast MRI already has high sensitivity, but can it be even higher? The answer is yes, if computer-aided detection (CAD) is thrown into the mix, according to a presentation at ECR 2015. In fact, the CAD system detected previously missed cancers nearly as well as it did screen-detected cancers.

March 5, 2015

Video from ECR 2015: Dr. Erik Ranschaert on mobile IT

VIENNA - Don't reveal patient information in social media and take care when it comes to using tablets and other devices, warns Dr. Erik Ranschaert, PhD, a staff radiologist in the Netherlands, in an interview with AuntMinnieEurope.com Editor-in-Chief Philip Ward at ECR 2015.

March 4, 2015

Bracco highlights CT contrast injection system at ECR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Contrast developer Bracco Imaging is highlighting an updated version of its EmpowerCTA+ contrast injection system at this week's ECR 2015 in Vienna.

March 4, 2015

Tracking software tackles CT dose monitoring

By Erik L. Ridley

VIENNA - Dose tracking software can automatically monitor the radiation dose patients receive from their CT studies, yielding valuable data for quality assurance purposes and supporting the quest for dose optimization, according to a pair of presentations on Thursday at ECR 2015.

March 4, 2015

Bayer debuts MR contrast injection system at ECR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Bayer HealthCare has launched an MR contrast injection system at ECR 2015 in Vienna.

March 4, 2015

Hitachi launches new version of Oasis at ECR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Hitachi Medical Systems has launched an updated version of its Oasis 1.2-tesla open MR system at this week's ECR 2015 in Vienna.

March 4, 2015

Nodule volumes overestimated on diameter measurements

By Eric Barnes

VIENNA - Agreement between diameter-based and semiautomated nodule volume measurements is poor and often overestimates nodule size from a volumetric perspective, according to results from a Dutch study presented at ECR 2015.

March 4, 2015

Video from ECR 2015: Dr. Norbert Hosten on German radiology

VIENNA - This is a big week for Germany -- one of the three host nations and home of the ECR president, Dr. Bernd Hamm. In an interview with AuntMinnieEurope.com Editor-in-Chief Philip Ward at ECR 2015, Dr. Norbert Hosten, president of the German Radiological Society, speaks about the hot issues facing the country's radiologists.

March 4, 2015

CT, MRI contribute to major shake-up in breast imaging

By Rebekah Moan

Rapid progress in both CT and MRI are being made in the field of breast imaging. Speakers at today's special focus session at ECR 2015 will provide an overview of what's possible with breast CT and unenhanced breast MRI.

March 4, 2015

Breast screening controversies set to generate fierce debate

By Rebekah Moan

Today's session on breast cancer screening has the potential to be the most controversial at ECR 2015, because it includes the perspectives of not only screening advocates but also dissenters. Specifically, researchers will debate hot topics such as the Canadian National Breast Screening Study, followed by a period of questions and answers.

March 4, 2015

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