Becky McCall[email protected]ConferencePET/MR shows great potential for detecting multifocal cancersVIENNA - PET/MRI allows superior early detection and evaluation of cancers as they disseminate around the body. That was the key message of Dr. Heinz-Peter Schlemmer in his talk in Saturday's new horizons session at ECR 2013.March 9, 2013ConferenceLas grandes cuestiones: What's the link between the finest Rioja and radiology?VIENNA - It was not entirely predictable, but Friday's "ESR meets Spain" session at ECR 2013 held the door wide open for whatever came its way. On this occasion, it manifested as an exploration somewhat off the beaten track of mainstream radiology, by discussing the parallels between biomarkers and Spanish wine.March 8, 2013ConferenceKeep aware of DWI capacity of new MRI systemsVIENNA - Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is viewed increasingly as an essential tool for detecting liver metastases, but experts said they would welcome improvements in signal-to-noise ratio, as well as better image resolution and sequences, among other developments, in Friday's state-of-the-art symposium on the abdomen at ECR 2013.March 8, 2013ConferenceGlobal radiologist leads the way in musculoskeletal trauma casesVIENNA - Go back to basic anatomy and mechanism of injury to understand which structures could possibly be injured in a particular scenario. That was the overriding message of a leading musculoskeletal radiologist in a lunchtime session on trauma on Thursday at ECR 2013.March 7, 2013ConferenceWarning: Staff with prosthetics may not be as safe as patientsVIENNA - Some prosthetic devices that pass as MR-compatible for patients may not be safe for radiographers and nurses, according to Dr. Nadia Oberhofer from South Tyrol, Italy. She spoke in a scientific session dedicated to MRI safety on Thursday at ECR 2013.March 7, 2013ConferenceCollaboration among specialties enhances prospects of cancer patientsVIENNA - Promoting more effective collaboration among radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and radiation oncologists to improve imaging and radiotherapy outcomes is a core principle underpinning the lectures in a special focus session on Friday at ECR 2013.March 7, 2013ConferenceThe 'beauty' of the head and neck: From temporal bone to oral cavityVIENNA - General radiologists often shy away from the anatomical complexity of the temporal bone, but Dr. Bert De Foer, from GZA Hospital Sint-Augustinus in Antwerp, Belgium, provides both encouragement and inspiration, noting that he finds this anatomy to be one of the most intriguing regions of the human body.March 6, 2013ConferenceMolecular advances boost evaluation of cancer treatment responseVIENNA - Advances in molecular imaging promise to make it realistic to identify differences in response of cancer cells to a specific treatment, and this information will eventually be used to better adapt therapies to a patient's specific needs.March 6, 2013Clinical NewsOlympics squad embarks on long road to RioLondon's Olympic imaging equipment providers switch their attention to Rio de Janeiro this week, when details about their experiences and best practice are officially handed over to the Brazilians' 2016 team. Also, scanners used at last year's games are due to be installed soon at sites across London.February 19, 2013Musculoskeletal RadiologyOlympics experience reinforces ultrasound's valueUltrasound still has a leading role to play in sports imaging, particularly because ultrasound-guided intervention enables injured athletes to return to the field of play quickly, attendees at the British Medical Ultrasound Society annual conference learned last week in Telford.December 18, 2012Previous PagePage 5 of 7Next PageTop StoriesCTRadiology mourns death of Ireland’s Barry KellyTributes are being paid to Prof. Barry Kelly, an important figure in Irish radiology who played a central role in designing and implementing the ESR’s audit scheme and the European Diploma of Radiology.Artificial IntelligenceAI improves MRI diagnosis of prostate cancerHomeHow can we minimize errors caused by human factors?CTNew advice issued on cardiac CT for prosthetic heart valvesSponsor ContentJoin us 26 June at 6 p.m. CET for a FREE webinar!
