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Interpretation errors top clinical negligence claims in U.K.
By Rob Skelding
VIENNA - Compared with the U.S., the U.K. is perhaps not seen as a strongly litigious country, but a new analysis of clinical negligence claims in radiology presented at the European Congress of Radiology reveals a clear rise in recent years in the number and financial burden of malpractice suits.
March 7, 2010
Economical DR, extremity MRI among GE ECR highlights
By Brian Casey
VIENNA - A new digital radiography (DR) system designed for developing markets and a recently acquired extremity MRI scanner are among the highlights in the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) booth of multimodality vendor GE Healthcare.
March 7, 2010
Expanding role of radiographers brings new challenges
By Rob Skelding
VIENNA - New insurance laws, a keener recognition of patients' values, and an expanding list of professional duties amplify the pressure on radiographers to implement evidence-based practice. Early research findings from three Northern European pilot studies were discussed at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 6, 2010
Low-dose CT may be suitable for pediatric fracture diagnosis
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - Ultralow-dose CT appears to be sufficient for diagnosing complex fractures in pediatric patients, according to research from Germany presented at the 2010 European Congress of Radiology.
March 6, 2010
One-day bowel prep eases VC for patients, providers
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - A one-day bowel prep and virtual colonoscopy exam regimen offers sufficiently good image quality, making life easier for both patients and providers compared to a multiday regimen, according to a study presented Sunday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 6, 2010
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Setred launches 3D holography at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
VIENNA - Advanced visualization firm Setred of Oslo, Norway, is launching a new package of 3D holographic technology at this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 6, 2010
Mild contrast reactions may require closer attention
By Brian Casey
VIENNA - A French study presented Sunday at the European Congress of Radiology found that nearly a third of mild contrast reactions actually are allergic in nature and might require referral to an allergist as soon as they become apparent.
March 6, 2010
New European regs spotlight need for clinical radiology audits
By Rob Skelding
VIENNA - The term "audit" may strike fear into the hearts of even the finest organized radiology departments. But if performed well, clinical audits can be an effective way to support -- and even promote -- your radiology services, delegates heard Saturday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2010
CT doses, widely variable in Europe, are reduced by staff efforts
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - Although dose variations remain wide on the continent, there are opportunities for substantial improvement with dose-reduction training and programs, according to two European studies of clinical CT doses presented back-to-back Saturday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2010
EU tackles legal issues of e-health, teleradiology
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - The European Commission is working to provide clarity on the murky legal issues relating to telemedicine in Europe, focusing initially on teleradiology and home health monitoring, according to a presentation Saturday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2010
Carestream expands DRX-Evolution line
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
VIENNA - Carestream Health is using this week's European Congress of Radiology to demonstrate new configurations of its DRX-Evolution line of digital radiography suites.
March 5, 2010
Toshiba highlights CT software at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
VIENNA - Toshiba Medical Systems Europe is highlighting new software applications for functional CT imaging at this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 5, 2010
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