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European hospitals must do more with less

VIENNA - An aging population and falling government healthcare budgets are forcing hospital administrators to figure out how to improve the performance of their facilities with fewer resources, according to a presentation at the 2009 European Congress of Radiology.

March 7, 2009

Lean management plays key role in new hospital design

VIENNA - Few healthcare administrators ever get the opportunity to entirely rebuild their radiology department from the ground up. But administrators in Canada got just such a chance, and they shared their experiences in a presentation at this week's European Congress of Radiology.

March 7, 2009

ECR delivers new findings on digital breast tomosynthesis

VIENNA - Delegates at the 2009 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) saw a series of presentations Friday unveiling new findings and key updates on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). As the body of research builds in this relatively unexplored field, the advantages and limitations of DBT compared with conventional full-field digital mammography and other modalities are becoming better defined.

March 6, 2009

Open-source software delivers 3-way (PET/CT/MR) image fusion

There is a growing tendency for MR images to be viewed in combination with PET and/or CT in the quest for more accurate diagnoses of complex diseases. While hybrid PET/MR machines have yet to reach the market, a new open-source software application offers radiologists a way to create three-way PET/CT/MR image fusion.

April 24, 2008

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Tagging trials: Balancing image quality with patient acceptance in VC

Virtual colonoscopy is generally accepted as an effective and reliable screening tool for polyps and cancer. But laxative-based bowel-cleansing methods can be uncomfortable and inconvenient for patients. To improve the patient experience, recent studies have sought to eliminate cathartic cleansing and rely instead on fecal tagging using iodinated oral contrast agents.

April 15, 2008

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U.K. study finds direct access to knee MRI is cost-effective

Sending patients with suspected internal knee damage directly to MRI before examination by an orthopedic specialist can be cost-effective, while improving the quality of life for patients, according to new research from the U.K. The study adds support to a recent policy change in the National Health Service giving general practitioners the ability to refer out directly for radiological exams.

April 2, 2008

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PET/CT beats 3T MRI in whole-body primary tumor staging

VIENNA - Finding how far a patient's cancer has spread is critical in planning and optimizing treatment. Various imaging techniques now provide indispensable tools for staging primary tumors, but a new comparative study found fused whole-body PET/CT to be significantly more accurate than whole-body MRI -- even at 3 tesla -- for primary tumor staging.

March 9, 2008

New studies examine CR, CT radiation dose

VIENNA - Two studies presented Sunday at the 2008 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) focused on radiation dose with imaging exams. The first spotlighted the importance of x-ray dose optimization for computed radiography (CR) systems, while the other offered a counterargument to recent studies criticizing the risks of radiation exposure in exams like CT angiography.

March 8, 2008

7-tesla MRI pinpoints ankle damage in marathon runners

VIENNA - Running a 26-mile marathon can cause both painful and painless ankle pathologies, as anyone who has attempted such a feat can attest. New research presented Saturday at the 2008 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) found that 7-tesla MRI scans can give clinicians insight into just how much ankle damage occurs from endurance running.

March 7, 2008

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Routine CT scanning is most cost-effective for minor head injuries

VIENNA - Trying to be more selective about which patients receive a CT scan following minor head injury may sound like a good idea, but most of the major selective strategies are less cost-effective and riskier to patients than just routinely scanning all such patients. That's according to new data presented Friday at the 2008 European Congress of Radiology (ECR).

March 6, 2008

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Genetic testing, risk assessment tied to more breast MRI uptake

Women with high-risk pathological variants for breast cancer as identified by genetic testing and risk assessment are more likely to undergo breast MRI.

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PET scans can reduce unnecessary lymph node procedures

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LLMs outperform medical student in solving imaging cases

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EANM 2024 hits record attendance

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) has reported that its annual congress in Hamburg, Germany, attracted more than 8,680 participants.

November 7, 2024

Siemens posts strong revenues for Q4, fiscal year 2024

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Siemens Healthineers posted strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2024 compared with last year.

November 7, 2024

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Book launch celebrates lives of global experts in radiology

By Dr. Arpan K. Banerjee

A new book containing 195 biographies of radiology's early pioneers from 38 countries was unveiled at France's national congress, JFR 2024, in Paris.

November 1, 2024

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RCR releases pediatric trauma radiology guidance

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has released a guidance document on pediatric trauma radiology.

October 28, 2024

ASMIRT issues statement on radiographers and cardiac devices

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) has released a position statement about radiographers' scope of practice for cardiac medical devices.

October 25, 2024

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Tc-99m shortage expected to last into November

The delayed restart of a nuclear research reactor in the Netherlands is expected to cause supply shortages of technetium-99m (Tc-99m) into November.

October 25, 2024

Median reports revenue gains for Q3

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

France-based Median Technologies is reporting revenue increases for the third quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.

October 25, 2024

Philips and Medtronic collaborate on stroke care

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Royal Philips and Medtronic Neurovascular have signed a partnership for delivering timely stroke care.

October 25, 2024

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Ventripoint receives CE Mark for cardiac ultrasound software

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Ventripoint Diagnostics has received CE Mark certification for its VMS+4.0 automated cardiac ultrasound software.

October 25, 2024

Serac promotes novel research at EANM 2024

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Serac Imaging Systems has highlighted results from studies presented at the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) Congress 2024.

October 24, 2024

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ESR encourages celebrations of IDoR 2024

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The ESR is encouraging all radiologists, radiographers, and supporting patients to join it in celebrating International Day of Radiology on 8 November.

October 23, 2024

Team Ranschaert achieves goals in Amsterdam

Prof. Erik Ranschaert, PhD, an editorial advisor on AuntMinnieEurope.com, and his son, William, successfully completed the Amsterdam marathon on 20 October.

October 21, 2024

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