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Multimodality vendors launch scanners at ECR 2014

By Brian Casey

VIENNA - In the past, ECR languished in the shadow of Chicago's RSNA show when it came to new product introductions. But ECR is slowly coming into its own, as indicated by new product launches from the major multimodality companies at this week's congress.

March 8, 2014

Ultrasound offers answers in tumor therapy evaluation

By Frances Rylands-Monk

VIENNA - A multicenter study of 500 patients using dynamic contrast-enhanced ultrasound nudges radiologists further toward standardization in functional evaluation of tumor perfusion, which until recently was lacking in the toolkit of oncologic imaging specialists, French researchers reported at ECR 2014.

March 8, 2014

Use of mobile devices in radiology requires extra care

By Erik L. Ridley

VIENNA - Mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones are increasingly being employed in radiology applications, but users must take heed of crucial technical factors that can affect their performance for viewing images, according to a Saturday presentation at ECR 2014.

March 8, 2014

de Roos lists essential ingredients for research success

By Philip Ward

VIENNA - The future well-being of radiology hinges not on where the specialty will go, but on what role radiologists will play in the delivery of healthcare and how they can stimulate the research enterprise, according to a presentation by Albert de Roos, PhD, on Saturday at ECR 2014.

March 8, 2014

ECR 2014

These young dancers provided a colorful counterpoint to Sunday's musical interlude from Mexico.

March 8, 2014

ECR 2014

Sunday featured music from the group Mariachi sin Fronteras in honor of guest country Mexico at #ECR2014.

March 8, 2014

CT scanners show better agreement on risk than on CAC scores

By Eric Barnes

VIENNA - State-of-the-art CT scanners produce widely divergent coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores, but at least they substantially agree on the risk levels of individuals undergoing the scans, according to a Saturday presentation at ECR 2014. However, even the risk agreement isn't strong enough.

March 8, 2014

MRI reveals the human connectome

By Mélisande Rouger

VIENNA - Researchers are now better able to understand how brain neurons connect with one another and how disease affects these connections. Maps of neural connections from MRI are vital to this task. A dedicated New Horizons session covered this fascinating topic on Friday at ECR 2014.

March 7, 2014

Use MRI to diagnose PIP breast implant ruptures, Dutch say

By Rebekah Moan

VIENNA - MRI has high accuracy in diagnosing rupture in silicone breast implants, ECR 2014 delegates learned on Saturday morning. This is particularly useful as many women are being imaged regardless of symptoms due to the recent recall of Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) silicone breast implants.

March 7, 2014

Dr. Michael Fuchsjäger on radiology jobs in the Middle East

Dr. Michael Fuchsjäger, from the Medical University of Graz in Austria, discusses the growing employment opportunities for Western radiologists in the Middle East. He also shares his own experience of working and living with his family in the United Arab Emirates, and offers some advice for those considering working in the region.

March 7, 2014

Specific training needed to build radiology expertise

By Erik L. Ridley

VIENNA - What do expert radiologists know that less experienced radiologists don't? How to search through images and what to look for, Irish researchers reported during a presentation on Saturday at ECR 2014.

March 7, 2014

ECR 2014

Lunchtime entertainment is a hallmark of ECR, and #ECR2014 did not disappoint.

March 7, 2014

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