AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writersClinical NewsSectra signs multiyear agreement in SwedenSwedish PACS firm Sectra signed a multiyear agreement with Region Jönköping in Sweden.November 29, 2015Clinical NewsSyntheticMR signs research deal with Japanese hospitalSwedish medical imaging software developer SyntheticMR has signed a research agreement with Juntendo University Hospital in Tokyo for the hospital to use the firm's SyMRI software.November 29, 2015Clinical News3D breast tomosynthesis to overtake 2D mammo by 2019In the mammography market, 2D digital flat-panel detector mammography was the leading technology in both Western Europe and North America in 2014, but 3D tomosynthesis systems are forecast to surpass 2D mammography as the largest technology segment in North America by 2019, according to analyst firm IHS Medical Technology.November 29, 2015Product NewsSectra to show new PACS combo at RSNA 2015Swedish PACS firm Sectra plans to showcase the integration of its radiology PACS and a pathology PACS built on the same IT infrastructure at RSNA 2015.November 24, 2015Molecular ImagingBIR approves Piramal PET reader training courseThe British Institute of Radiology (BIR) has endorsed radiopharmaceutical firm Piramal Imaging's PET reader training course to help detect beta-amyloid plaques in patients with cognitive impairment.November 24, 2015Clinical NewsBIR prepares to host X-mas imaging quizThe British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is hosting a Christmas imaging quiz. The fun event is to be held on 10 December at the Royal College of Radiologists in London.November 23, 2015Clinical NewsJunior doctors’ strike looms large in EnglandAn overwhelming majority of junior doctors have voted in support of industrial action over the proposed new government contract in England, and the Royal College of Radiologists is urging negotiation to avoid the threat of a strike.November 23, 2015Clinical NewsAgfa reaches IT milestoneAgfa HealthCare said it has received more than 250 orders for its Enterprise Imaging software from imaging centers, university care centers, and other health systems.November 23, 2015Industry NewsIMS performs first prone tomo-guided biopsyItalian women's imaging vendor Internazionale Medico Scientifica (IMS) announced that Dr. G. Saguatti of Bellaria Hospital in Bologna, Italy, has performed a digital breast tomosynthesis-guided biopsy with the patient in the prone position.November 23, 2015Organized Radiology IssuesSecurity concerns prompt COCIR to postpone eHealth SummitBecause of security concerns in Brussels, the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical, and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) has postponed its eHealth Summit, which was due to take place on 24 and 25 November.November 22, 2015Previous PagePage 521 of 935Next PageTop StoriesCTDL algorithm estimates lung nodule cancer risk, reduces false positivesThe deep-learning (DL) tool reduced false-positive results by almost 40% and showed high cancer detection rates.Molecular ImagingNeuroinflammation persists for 2 years in long COVIDMRIChatGPT gathers momentum in MR imagingCTLow-dose CT ties emphysema to mortality in previous smokersMRIKeep calm: Booklets aim to conquer children's anxiety
