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Imaging modalities prove crucial for an accurate differential diagnosis of inflammatory conditions
By David Zizka
VIENNA - Radiological imaging together with the contribution of nuclear medicine is crucial in the diagnosis of inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, according to a session on Thursday at the European Congress of Radiology.
February 29, 2012
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Functional breast techniques receive cautious vote of confidence
By Rebekah Moan
VIENNA - Dynamic contrast-enhanced MR mammography is a sensitive method for detecting breast cancer because it highlights tumor vasculature, but diagnostic results may vary depending on reader experience. Diffusion-weighted imaging and MR spectroscopy aim to address this issue, and are continuing to show promise, according to a refresher course at the European Congress of Radiology.
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Pancreatic cancer management demands teamwork, multidisciplinary approach
By Frances Rylands-Monk
VIENNA - Management and treatment of pancreatic cancer patients is a complex and challenging task requiring a multilateral effort across medical specialties. Speakers at today's session intend to illustrate a unified approach to pancreatic cancer that enables the goals of each specialty to be achieved for timely diagnosis and effective treatment.
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Act now to ensure CT isn't 'the doughnut of death' in trauma
By Philip Ward
VIENNA - For high-quality trauma care, radiologists must recognize the importance of making the CT scanner a safe place for severely injured patients by working with the emergency department and anesthetic staff, making sure that protocols for scanning and reporting trauma patients are adhered to, and developing services that can be delivered within a few minutes 24 hours a day.
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High-field MRI creates new options in cardiac cases
By Philip Ward
VIENNA - Successful cardiac examinations with 3-tesla MRI do not require wizardry or exceptional powers, but they do call for solid knowledge of the potential problems and the technical aspects of the equipment, according to a presentation on Thursay at the European Congress of Radiology.
February 29, 2012
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By Philip Ward
February 29, 2012
Varian showcases x-ray tubes, detectors at ECR
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems is showcasing its PaxPower x-ray tubes and PaxScan digital image detectors for fluoroscopy, angiography, cardiology, and conebeam CT imaging at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
February 28, 2012
3T MRI opens new avenues for breast cancer diagnosis
By John Brosky
VIENNA - It's early days, but the power of high-field imaging is going to push the limits of what radiologists believe is possible in breast MRI, noted Dr. Thomas Helbich, vice chair of radiology at the Medical University of Vienna, in a pre-European Congress of Radiology meeting.
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CT dose reduction; imaging of lung cancer; ESUR and prostate MR
By Philip Ward
February 28, 2012
Dose reduction looks set to make or break CT market
By Theo Ahadome
What lies ahead for CT this year? Industry analyst Theo Ahadome assesses the latest market trends in Europe. He thinks future growth rests heavily on the success of dose reduction, particularly for high-end equipment.
February 28, 2012
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CT perfusion plus PET/CT aids lung cancer diagnosis
By Eric Barnes
Adding CT perfusion scans to routine PET/CT offers critical new information about tumor viability that can improve staging and management noninvasively in patients with suspected lung cancer, according to a study from Italy.
February 28, 2012
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ECR sketch: Part 1 -- Is there really anything new this year?
By Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD
VIENNA - The Maverinck is attending this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR), and to mark the occasion, he has written two special columns. In the first, he asks what's new is Vienna. The second will follow on Saturday.
February 28, 2012
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