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Triple reading boosts breast cancer detection rate

VIENNA - Sending suspicious mammograms to a third expert reader can boost the cancer detection rate of a breast screening program by a statistically significant amount, according to a presentation by German researchers at this week's European Congress of Radiology.

March 6, 2009

Italian study backs tomosynthesis over DR for lung pathology

A study by Italian researchers has added to the growing body of evidence indicating that digital radiography (DR) with a tomosynthesis capability is superior to conventional DR in detecting pulmonary alterations that could be signs of lung pathology. But tomosynthesis wasn't totally without drawbacks.

February 17, 2009

PACS data-mining tool analyzes CR retake rates

Researchers from Spain have developed software that analyzes PACS data to automatically perform quality control analysis of retake rates of computed radiography studies. They believe their QC tool could make it easier for imaging facilities to reduce retakes and improve the overall quality of service.

August 4, 2008

Small lung nodules vex dual-energy DR, study says

European researchers found no statistically significant benefit in the use of dual-energy digital radiography (DR) compared with conventional DR for detecting pulmonary nodules. The predominance of small lung nodules in the multicenter study may have exceeded the ability of dual-energy DR to detect them, they wrote.

April 30, 2008

Prospective gating drops cardiac CT radiation dose

VIENNA - Prospective gating has emerged as a promising method for reducing radiation dose in coronary CT angiography (CTA) studies. Monday at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), Italian researchers confirmed previous results in using prospective gating to reduce dose to as little as 2.8 mSv per heart study, while a German group discussed its effort to further refine prospective gating by making it more accurate.

March 9, 2008

Mobile DR helps cut ED image transmission times

VIENNA - Using a mobile digital radiography (DR) system in the emergency department (ED) ward helped a radiology department at a French hospital cut the amount of time to image ED patients in half, according to a presentation on Sunday at the 2008 European Congress of Radiology. But the department's efforts to make the efficiency gains permanent have been stymied by government regulations on radiation exposure in healthcare facilities.

March 8, 2008

CAD provides mixed benefits for DR lung exams

VIENNA - A pair of presentations on Saturday at the 2008 European Congress of Radiology on computer-aided detection (CAD) for digital radiography (DR) reported mixed benefits for the software in detecting lung nodules in thoracic exams. The presenters discussed their experiences with a commercially available CAD product and its impact on radiologist performance in analyzing DR lung studies.

March 7, 2008

ECR sessions examine DBT's effectiveness

VIENNA - A series of presentations on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) at the 2008 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) reported encouraging results with the technology. Clinical investigators shared their experiences with DBT systems from four different manufacturers, and reported on the advantages of DBT compared to conventional full-field digital mammography (FFDM).

March 6, 2008

Lower tube voltage leads to reduced dose in pediatric CT

SAN FRANCISCO - Radiation dose can be reduced in pediatric CT imaging without compromising image quality by using lower tube voltages, according to CT pioneer Willi Kalender, Ph.D. Dose could potentially be reduced even further if manufacturers tweaked their systems to enable them to scan at lower energies than those commonly used now, he said at yesterday's sessions of Stanford University's International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT.

June 13, 2007

German group presents results with prototype breast CT scanner

VIENNA - A German research group presented preliminary work on a dedicated breast CT scanner at this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR). While the group has only studied phantoms with the prototype system, their results so far indicate that the scanner can achieve twice the resolution of conventional mammography at an equivalent radiation dose.

March 10, 2007

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Brady: Europe must act on training and workforce needs

Harmonized training and workforce standards across the EU are essential for radiology to prosper in the years ahead, says former ESR President Prof. Adrian Brady in a Q&A interview.

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Video from ECR: What's high on the agenda right now for the ESR?

Boosting European radiology's visibility on the global healthcare stage remains an urgent priority for the ESR, according to Prof. Carlo Catalano.

March 1, 2025

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U.K. team shows how AI can benefit the environment

By Kate Madden Yee

Incorporating AI into workflow can allow for transformative changes and more sustainable clinical practice, U.K. researchers revealed at ECR 2025.

February 28, 2025

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Video from ECR: Merel Huisman: AI hot topics, young clubs, and physician burnout

Is the EU AI Act friend or foe? How can you urge younger radiologists to engage in a society? And how can burnout be avoided? We put these and other questions to Dr. Merel Huisman.

February 28, 2025

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Canon highlights ultrasound and CT lung screening at ECR 2025

By Erik L. Ridley

Canon Medical Systems is emphasizing a new multipurpose ultrasound scanner and its lung cancer screening portfolio at ECR 2025.

February 28, 2025

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Building a digital profile is all about being yourself

By Claudia Tschabuschnig

For radiologists accustomed to working more behind the scenes, being digitally visible might not seem like a priority, but in today's connected world, an online presence is about much more than self-promotion.

February 28, 2025

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CEUS adds value to spleen trauma management

By Amerigo Allegretto

CEUS could be a suitable alternative to CT for early detection of complications in splenic trauma that’s nonoperatively managed.

February 28, 2025

PET/MRI receives boost for prostate cancer detection

Hybrid PET/MRI scans outperform either technique alone for identifying tumors in high-risk patients with suspected prostate cancer, an Italian research team reported at ECR 2025.

February 28, 2025

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Use MR enterography for complex IBD cases

Four takeaways from an advanced course on imaging inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) cases

February 28, 2025

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Video from ECR: Ukraine provides reality check for global radiology

Despite three years of adversity, Ukrainian radiologists remain positive and focused on knowledge preservation, skill improvement, and European cooperation, according to Dr. Uliana Pidvalna.

February 28, 2025

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Repurposed AI boosts breast cancer detection in diverse patient groups

By Amerigo Allegretto

Repurposed AI imaging tools can improve breast malignancy detection across diverse patient groups.

February 27, 2025

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The pros and cons of setting up a private practice

By Claudia Tschabuschnig

Insight from Vienna and New York highlighted the opportunities, risks, and potential downfalls of going it alone and establishing a private practice.

February 27, 2025

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Sustainability echoes throughout ECR 2025 opening ceremony

By Amerigo Allegretto

Speakers at Wednesday evening's ECR 2025 opening ceremony called on audience members to embrace better sustainability practices and collaboration.

February 27, 2025

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