Clinical News: Page 1090

Pre-op MRI finds added tumors with no major delay in surgery
By Wayne Forrest
VIENNA - Canadian researchers have found preoperative MRI scans can discover additional tumors in breast cancer patients without adversely delaying necessary surgery, according to a study presented Friday at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 3, 2011
Surveillance mammo may be indicated after cancer treatment
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - As women with second breast cancers larger than 2 cm have a poorer prognosis than those with smaller tumors, the practice of surveillance mammography following breast cancer treatment appears to be justified, according to research presented Friday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 3, 2011
PET/MR takes center stage at ECR 2011 technical exhibition in anticipation of European launch
By John Bonner
When the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2011 technical exhibition opened this morning, a host of innovations awaited attendees. Arguably the biggest highlight is the first PET/MR system ever displayed at the Austria Center, and it's certain to attract massive attention and interest over the next four days.
March 3, 2011
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BK Medical launches US unit at ECR
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Analogic subsidiary BK Medical has debuted a new ultrasound system at this year's European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna.
March 3, 2011
Consensus grows for switch from fluoroscopy to MRI in pelvic floor imaging
By Edna Astbury-Ward
After years of using conventional fluoroscopic evacuation proctography, radiologists at London's University College Hospital have switched entirely to MR proctography for imaging the pelvic floor. The clinical rational behind the change was the focus of a European Congress of Radiology session Friday.
March 3, 2011
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BI-RADS 3 arouses controversy, poses management challenges
By Frances Rylands-Monk
For breast lesions, BI-RADS 3 allows the possibility of a "wait and see" approach instead of immediate biopsy. Given the growing number of incidental benign findings during screening and clinical breast imaging, this can be a key benefit. But the category also poses management challenges.
March 3, 2011
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Siemens launches new digital x-ray units at ECR
By Brian Casey
Siemens Healthcare is launching a pair of new digital x-ray units at this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR), including a new economical digital radiography system designed for emerging markets.
March 3, 2011
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Radiologists and gastroenterologists increase their cooperation for improved efficiency
By Mélisande Rouger
Multidisciplinary work is key to modern medicine, and the cooperation between radiology and gastroenterology in detecting colorectal cancer is one example. Technical refinements have notably improved its early diagnosis, and experts discussed how to further improve results during Friday's ESR Meets Gastroenterologists session.
March 3, 2011
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Uncertainty remains over MRI's clinical role in breast imaging
By Frances Rylands-Monk
MRI can be of value for detecting cancer recurrence in the treated breast, but it continues to arouse controversy when it comes to other indications. Radiologists need to understand the indications for breast MRI and be aware of its advantages and limitations, especially in high-risk cases.
March 3, 2011
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Reimbursement holds key to CT colonography's future
By Philip Ward
One of Europe's leading exponents of CT colonography has called for much greater harmonization and drastically improved funding for the reimbursement of this emerging procedure.
March 3, 2011
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AuntMinnie.com launches AuntMinnieEurope Web portal with same-day coverage of ECR 2011
Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) -- Radiology portal AuntMinnie.com today launched AuntMinnieEurope.com, a new website dedicated to providing news and information about European radiology. The site is providing same-day coverage of the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), which opens today in Vienna.
March 2, 2011
ECR 2011: Welcome to AuntMinnieEurope.com
By Philip Ward
March 2, 2011
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