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Faster breast MR protocol comparable to DBT for screening
By Kate Madden Yee
An accelerated breast MRI protocol, performed without contrast media, is comparable to digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) for breast cancer screening, according to a presentation delivered at ECR 2019 in Vienna.
March 6, 2019
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7T MRI could aid glioma treatment assessment
By Wayne Forrest
Using 7-tesla MRI to image the brains of glioma patients, German researchers have correlated the protein content of those tumors with patient response to treatment and likelihood of survival, according to a study published online on 26 February in European Radiology.
March 5, 2019
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MRI links brain activity to 'broken heart' syndrome
By Wayne Forrest
MRI results support a link between reduced communication in brain regions that process emotion and control the unconscious workings of the body and the development of a "broken heart," according to a study published online on 5 March in the European Heart Journal.
March 5, 2019
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Top 5 trends from ECR 2019 in Vienna
By Philip Ward, Erik L. Ridley, Wayne Forrest, and Brian Casey
The giant octopus in the registration area, the impressive model of Poseidon in the opening ceremony, and the host of other aquatic images from ECR 2019 looked stunning on social media, but what were the longer-lasting impressions and substantive issues to take away from this year's congress in Vienna? Our editorial team has compiled a list of the five main trends.
March 4, 2019
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Standardized accreditation is key for prostate MRI
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
Quality in imaging is never guaranteed -- that is why working toward European-wide accreditation for prostate MRI is the way forward, expert speakers explained at this morning's ECR Master Class. Benchmarking quality in acquisition and reporting must be set within clear clinical pathways, and it is a vital part of the accreditation process.
March 2, 2019
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Acceptance of gadolinium-free techniques increases in clinical MRI
By Vivienne Raper
Can MRI function effectively without gadolinium? This question is more relevant than ever, as the safety of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents has become a hot topic and knowledge and awareness of gadolinium deposition have grown in recent years. Three experts discussed whether gadolinium alternatives are ready now for clinical practice.
March 2, 2019
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Sports imaging: Look beyond 'dark box' and collaborate for success
By Philip Ward
To make real progress in sports imaging, radiologists must look beyond the "dark box" and collaborate with referring doctors, attend multidisciplinary meetings at the hospital, discuss cases with clinical colleagues, and get feedback on the radiology report and direct correlation with arthroscopic findings, according to Dr. Claudia Weidekamm from the Medical University of Vienna.
March 1, 2019
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DTI-MRI shows drinking affects young men and women differently
By Wayne Forrest
VIENNA - Using diffusion-tensor MRI (DTI-MRI), researchers found changes in frontal white-matter integrity in the brains of men who consumed excessive amounts of alcohol in their early teens, according to a study presented on Saturday at ECR 2019.
March 1, 2019
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Imaging analytics platform optimizes MRI operations
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - The combination of an imaging analytics platform and lean management concepts can deliver substantial improvements in MRI department operational efficiency without affecting the quality of care, researchers reported at ECR 2019.
March 1, 2019
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Deep-learning MRI algorithm aids in neurological diagnoses
By Wayne Forrest
VIENNA - A newly developed deep-learning algorithm has shown promising results in the automated diagnosis of several neurological diseases based on routine MRI scans, according to a study presented at ECR 2019.
March 1, 2019
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Alphenix angio unit leads Canon offerings at ECR
By Brian Casey
VIENNA - The European launch of its new Alphenix interventional angiography system is the major highlight in the booth of Canon Medical Systems at ECR 2019 this week. Other important products being shown include a new entry-level CT scanner for the global market and new global illumination software.
March 1, 2019
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German start-up releases brain MRI assessment software
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Berlin-based start-up Mediaire has launched a software product that provides quantitative assessment of brain MRI scans and clinical decision support for neurological disorders.
February 28, 2019
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