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March 6, 2011
Moving image data beyond radiology promises to transform working practices
By Philip Ward
Better and faster imaging techniques enable more accurate diagnoses with less risk. They also mean a change from static to dynamic information, requiring new expertise from radiologists, according to a refresher course Monday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 6, 2011
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Computer assistance for image-based diagnosis and therapy
By Guido Prause, PhD
Attendees at this year's European Congress of Radiology were offered a preview of novel developments in image-based computer assistance for diagnosis and therapy during the Imagine Workshop. The high-tech workshop included new developments from Germany's Fraunhofer MEVIS.
March 6, 2011
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CT, MR make rapid, sustained progress in brain perfusion
By Philip Ward
Perfusion imaging is proving increasingly useful for analyzing the biological behavior of central nervous system diseases, particularly the hemodynamic features. Qualitative and quantitative information can now be acquired for evaluating pathoanatomical structures, and pathophysiological changes of the lesions.
March 6, 2011
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TeraRecon adds European iNtuition data center
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
TeraRecon has added a dedicated iNtuition Cloud data center in Europe, the company announced at this week's European Congress of Radiology in Vienna.
March 5, 2011
Hot topic of radiological reports draws the ECR crowds
By Mélisande Rouger and Erik Ridley
VIENNA - Abnormal reporting is the principal cause of lawsuits against radiologists. As they search for the best way to protect themselves, radiologists have been left wondering what form their reports should take. Experts echoed these concerns in a jam-packed session Saturday at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 5, 2011
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To err is human, to learn from that error is vital
By Frances Rylands-Monk
VIENNA - Mistakes that have an impact on patient management often stem from problems of perception, and lack of background clinical information is frequently due to communication issues, delegates heard at the European Congress of Radiology's packed Special Focus Session on Saturday.
March 5, 2011
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Act now to avoid defeat in turf battles
By Philip Ward
VIENNA - The wider recognition of interventional radiology as a separate specialty, along with a far more rigorous approach to training and accreditation, is vital to stave off looming turf battles with other healthcare professionals, according to a Saturday presentation at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2011
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Brazilians share know-how and seek to build global cooperation
By Philip Ward
VIENNA - Brazilians have a thirst for knowledge-sharing, and the country offers numerous investment opportunities, but it needs substantial reforms in healthcare and education to diminish social inequalities and address public health concerns, according to Saturday's European Society of Radiology Meets Session.
March 5, 2011
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Radiology needs more evidence-based medicine
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - There are not enough secondary evidence-based radiology research studies conducted by radiology professionals -- a shortfall that could negatively impact the specialty's clinical role, according to a Saturday session at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2011
MR images of edema can assess pathology response to chemo
By Wayne Forrest
VIENNA - Using conventional T1-weighted dynamic MRI to evaluate edema in breast cancer patients, radiologists and physicians can accurately assess pathology response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, according to a study presented Sunday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2011
Philips gets CE Mark for new MR-HIFU use
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
VIENNA - Philips Healthcare has received the CE Mark for expansion of the clinical applications possible with its Sonalleve MR-HIFU high-focused ultrasound system, the company announced at this week's European Congress of Radiology.
March 5, 2011
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