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iCAD partners with Swedish team on AI for breast cancer

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer iCAD will collaborate with researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm on developing an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can determine an individual's risk of breast cancer.

February 27, 2019

Caution urged for breast MRI evaluation of lymph nodes

By Wayne Forrest

VIENNA - How well can MRI diagnose axillary lymph node metastases in patients with breast cancer? Radiologists need to interpret those results with caution in patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy, according to a study presented on Thursday at ECR 2019.

February 27, 2019

COCIR restates need to replace old imaging equipment

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical, and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) has released four new infographics at ECR 2019 emphasizing the ongoing deterioration of medical imaging equipment throughout Europe.

February 27, 2019

Video from ECR 2019: Nicola Strickland on Brexit & radiology

VIENNA - The planned withdrawal of the U.K. from the European Union is due to take place on 29 March, and it is having a major impact on the recruitment and retention of staff and the supply of medical isotopes. Dr. Nicola Strickland, the president of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), elaborates on what RCR is doing to alleviate the situation.

February 27, 2019

AI-based CAD software improves breast cancer detection

By Erik L. Ridley

VIENNA - Computer-aided detection (CAD) software based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help radiologists of all levels of experience detect more breast cancers and improve accuracy, according to research presented on Thursday at ECR 2019.

February 27, 2019

Video from ECR 2019: Mathias Prokop on lung cancer screening

VIENNA - What are the essential aspects to consider when starting a lung cancer screening program using low-dose CT? And why are quality assurance and standardization such important areas? Dr. Mathias Prokop, PhD, from Nijmegen, the Netherlands, provides some answers and also gives some general advice to aspiring researchers.

February 27, 2019

Philips unveils Incisive CT at ECR 2019

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Royal Philips, parent company of Philips Healthcare, is showing its new Incisive CT platform at ECR 2019 in Vienna.

February 27, 2019

Dose monitoring optimizes whole-body CT in Italy

By Abraham Kim

By monitoring CT dose and adjusting protocols at their institution, researchers from Italy were able to identify the optimal parameters for reducing cancer patients' exposure to radiation from whole-body CT exams, without lowering image quality. They presented their findings on Wednesday at ECR 2019 in Vienna.

February 27, 2019

Video from ECR 2019: Regina Beets-Tan on oncologic imaging

An exciting new era beckons for oncologic imaging, says Dr. Regina Beets-Tan. She elaborates on the main challenges faced in cancer management today, the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and teamwork, and the future directions in oncologic imaging.

February 27, 2019

Video from ECR 2019: Christiane Kuhl on breast screening

Screening of breast cancer with abbreviated MRI is now viable, cost-effective, and ready for clinical use, according to Dr. Christiane Kuhl. Being one of only two female heads of radiology at university hospitals in Germany, she also speaks about whether there is a glass ceiling in medical imaging and gives practical and timely advice on how to conduct better research.

February 27, 2019

Water

ECR prides itself on being a green congress. Attendees at ECR 2019 are urged to bring their own water bottles and fill up at these convenient stations.

February 27, 2019

ECR meets ... Italy

Italy is one of the "ESR meets" countries at this year's congress.

February 27, 2019

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