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Germans look into the future of abdominal imaging
Wouldn't it be great to know what lies ahead in gastrointestinal/abdominal imaging? Dr. Andreas G. Schreyer, head of the Working Group for Gastrointestinal/Abdominal Diagnostics of the German Radiological Society, aims to do just that by launching an online survey focusing on CT and MRI protocols.
September 3, 2014
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ESC: Imaging of ischemia divides opinion
By Philip Ward
Is cardiovascular MR better than SPECT for imaging of ischemia? That was the burning question in a debate at this week's annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) in Barcelona, Spain, but the answer still eludes experts, it seems.
September 2, 2014
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Europeans balance pros and cons of relocating to Middle East
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Lucrative financial packages in the Gulf States, along with the prospect of a high-quality lifestyle, continue to attract radiologists to the Middle East, but there are trade-offs to be aware of when working in the region. Radiologists from Austria and Italy share their experiences and know-how.
September 2, 2014
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DTI-MRI shows how Wii can improve balance in MS patients
By Wayne Forrest
Using diffusion-tensor MRI (DTI-MRI), Italian researchers detected brain changes related to improved balance and movement in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who regularly trained on a Nintendo Wii balance board for 12 weeks. Results were published online in Radiology.
August 31, 2014
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MRI makes swift progress in research arena
By David Taylor
Preclinical imaging is an increasingly vital research tool for observing organ, tissue, cell, or even molecular changes, and is often used while animals respond to physiological or environmental stimuli. Recent advances have escalated the quality and extent of preclinical research.
August 28, 2014
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Acusphere pulls European bid for Imagify contrast
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Ultrasound contrast developer Acusphere has voluntarily withdrawn a regulatory application in Europe for its Imagify ultrasound contrast agent for the detection of coronary artery disease.
August 27, 2014
Breast MRI for screening; reducing PET radiotracer dose; autosegmentation of CT
By Rebekah Moan
August 26, 2014
Shorter scan protocol could make breast MRI screening a reality
By Rebekah Moan
Breast MRI pioneer Dr. Christiane Kuhl has demonstrated that an abbreviated scanning protocol of just three minutes could make breast MRI a reality for population-based screening. The protocol worked well in a research study of more than 400 women that was published in the August issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
August 25, 2014
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Specialist certification gets easier in Germany
Changes to the training system are having major implications for radiologists in Germany. In this interview, Dr. Reinhard Loose, PhD, head of the Radiological Protection Commission Working Group of the German Radiological Society, discusses the certification requirements introduced in summer 2012.
August 21, 2014
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Pilot study shows PET/MRI's benefits for large-vessel vasculitis
By Wayne Forrest
Evidence supporting the clinical value of PET/MRI continues to mount, as a small study from Germany has found that the hybrid modality is effective for evaluating patients with large-vessel vasculitis.
August 12, 2014
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ICR 2014 organizers use new tactics to lure 5K delegates
By Frances Rylands-Monk
For the first time in its almost 90-year history, the International Congress of Radiology (ICR) will benefit from a fully integrated scientific program with global participation in every session, according to the event organizers. An estimated 5,000 delegates are expected at ICR 2014, to be held in Dubai in September.
August 5, 2014
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Dutch use registration scheme to tackle 'missing structures'
By Tami Freeman, PhD
Adding a geometrical penalty term to a nonrigid registration algorithm allows registration of structurally dissimilar medical images, according to new research from Utrecht in the Netherlands.
July 31, 2014
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