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High-pitch chest CT captures fast-moving babies
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - High-pitch chest CT is a robust technique that provides high-quality thoracic images of babies in motion -- quickly, without sedation, and at low radiation doses -- according to a study presented at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2011
Technical issues still prevent widespread use of 7T MRI
By Philip Ward
The current generation of high-field MR systems is not ready for clinical use, but future 7-tesla magnets look set to overcome some of the technical barriers that prevent the wider use of these systems for clinical studies, according to presentations Sunday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2011
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Advances and limitations surface in imaging the treated breast
By MĂ©lisande Rouger
Imaging is indispensable in evaluating the efficacy of breast cancer therapies, and technological advances have improved patient care. But radiologists still face a number of challenges with imaging breast cancer patients, according to a refresher course at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2011
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High-relaxivity MRI contrast agents benefit clinical applications
By Wayne Forrest
VIENNA - Contrast agents with higher relaxivity are capable of providing greater tissue enhancement than conventional gadolinium-based contrast agents at equivalent doses, according to several studies presented Saturday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2011
Emerging techniques provide answers in head and neck cancer
By Frances Rylands-Monk
VIENNA - Treatment planning and evaluation in head and neck oncology represents a major challenge for the radiologist. But new techniques and protocols are helping to overcome obstacles, and promise much in treatment prediction and early follow-up, delegates discovered at Friday's European Congress of Radiology Special Focus Session.
March 4, 2011
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Thou shalt remember the three commandments
By Frances Rylands-Monk
VIENNA - The general way chest x-rays are performed and appear has not altered in 115 years, noted Dr. José Cáceres in his honorary lecture Friday at the European Congress of Radiology. But radiologists should bear in mind three commandments when it comes to this enduring modality.
March 4, 2011
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French window opens on inner workings of the brain
By Philip Ward
VIENNA - A window into the world of radiology in France was opened wide on Friday, when three eminent researchers gave presentations on key areas of advanced imaging during the popular and well-attended European Society of Radiology Meets France session.
March 4, 2011
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Irish breast screening program realizes digital gains
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - The transition of Ireland's national breast screening program to full-field digital mammography has resulted in a statistically significant increase in breast cancer detection rate, according to a presentation Saturday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 4, 2011
Radiographer's role grows in planning, image interpretation
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - As radiographers in Europe increasingly take over tasks once reserved for radiologists, investigators continue to find that their skills are often equivalent to if not better than those of their physician partners, according to two radiography presentations Saturday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 4, 2011
Thales makes ECR debut of new detectors
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
VIENNA - French x-ray developer Thales is introducing two new digital detectors at this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR), one of which represents the company's first foray into detectors based on complementary metal oxide technology.
March 4, 2011
Ziehm touts new C-arms at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
VIENNA - C-arm developer Ziehm Imaging is highlighting a pair of new C-arms it is launching at this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 4, 2011
Follow golden rules to manage risk in pregnant patients
By Philip Ward
Imaging has a key role to play during pregnancy, but research shows there can be a lack of knowledge among physicians about how to treat pregnant women. This emphasizes the need for accurate patient information and appropriate training for staff.
March 4, 2011
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