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Radiology in Italy takes center stage at ECR 2019
The future status and development of the radiological profession came under the microscope today during the eagerly anticipated ESR meets Italy session. The major challenges ahead, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, were addressed by expert speakers.
February 28, 2019
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Liquid biopsy can be game-changer in radiology
Biomarkers, in combination with liquid biopsy and pathology, can help to optimize cancer detection and characterization in the years ahead, and they now form an integral part of a diagnostic approach that aims to integrate diverse data from imaging, pathology, and liquid biopsy/laboratory medicine, experts noted in this morning's New Horizons session at ECR 2019 in Vienna.
February 26, 2019
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Musculoskeletal speakers reveal trade secrets on sports injuries
To achieve success and consistently good results in sports imaging, you must be descriptive in the radiology report, know what pitfalls to avoid, and find out what is important to the surgeon. That's the view of Dr. Theodore Miller, from Weill Cornell Medicine of Cornell University in New York City and a speaker at today's transatlantic master class on sports injuries.
March 2, 2018
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Quality: How teleradiology firms can make a difference
Around 40% of radiologists in the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) are not having their reporting checked, and this is one of the greatest weaknesses of NHS radiology when it comes to quality, a leading teleradiologist told delegates at this month's British Institute of Radiology annual congress.
November 14, 2017
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BIR: How machine learning can cut false positives
LONDON - Deep artificial neural networks show comparable sensitivity versus radiologists, and they have great future potential to reduce false positives and patient distress in mammography, a Swiss researcher said on 3 November at the annual congress of the British Institute of Radiology (BIR).
November 6, 2017
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BIR: New peak in litigation claims looms large
LONDON - Litigation claims involving radiology are on the rise, and it's vital to be prepared for the increasingly legalistic climate that lies ahead, an expert told delegates on 3 November at the annual congress of the British Institute of Radiology (BIR).
November 5, 2017
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Strickland backs peer review plus digital feedback learning
LONDON - Radiology urgently needs effective vendor-neutral peer feedback and peer-review systems for reported imaging studies that are easy to document and share, Dr. Nicola Strickland told attendees at the British Institute of Radiology annual congress.
November 9, 2016
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Achenbach gives cardiologist's view on coronary CTA
LONDON - A leading cardiologist's perspective on the current clinical controversies surrounding coronary CT angiography (CCTA), as provided by Dr. Stephan Achenbach, was the main crowd-puller at last week's annual conference of the British Institute of Radiology.
November 8, 2016
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Day 1 pancreatic CT scans can fool clinicians
In a suspected case of acute pancreatitis, it's essential to use CT at the right time, a Dutch expert told delegates at the British Institute of Radiology annual conference on 4 November. CT is best performed at least 72 hours after symptom onset, said Dr. Thomas Bollen from Utrecht.
November 6, 2016
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Musculoskeletal Radiology
Paralympians pose special set of imaging challenges
Paralympic athletes represent a particular challenge for imaging professionals, because they often have underlying physiological or structural abnormalities that take patient management and care to a new level, according to Dr. Rob Campbell, Paralympic imaging lead at the London 2012 Games.
June 6, 2016
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U.K. radiologist receives suspended sentence
A senior radiologist from a top U.K. cancer hospital has received an eight-week sentence suspended for 12 months for an illicit sexual encounter on a train. He now faces a General Medical Council investigation.
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Video from ECR: What's up with Paul Parizel?
Dr. Linda Moy explains at ECR 2025 how gadolinium waste from contrast agents exacerbates water pollution. She offered several suggestions to limit or even eliminate the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents in favor of more energy-efficient MR imaging methods.
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MRI departments can limit water pollution, be more energy-efficient
Clinical pelvis image acquired on a Ingenia Evolution 3-tesla scanner and reconstructed using Philips' SmartSpeed Precise AI-based image reconstruction technology. Image courtesy of Philips.
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Philips showcases AI, MRI, and informatics upgrades at ECR 2025
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U.K. radiologist receives suspended sentence
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A senior radiologist from a top U.K. cancer hospital has received an eight-week sentence suspended for 12 months for an illicit sexual encounter on a train. He now faces a General Medical Council investigation.
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Video from ECR: What's up with Paul Parizel?
By Philip Ward
Exude happiness, don't cling on to the past, and keep the long-term goal in mind. These are the top lifestyle tips of Prof. Paul Parizel, who reflects on his move from Belgium to Australia and on the wave of U.K. and Irish trainees arriving Down Under.
March 4, 2025
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MRI departments can limit water pollution, be more energy-efficient
By Amerigo Allegretto
At ECR 2025, Dr. Linda Moy outlined ways that radiologists working with MRI can take steps toward eco-friendly practices and limit water pollution.
March 3, 2025
Dr. Linda Moy explains at ECR 2025 how gadolinium waste from contrast agents exacerbates water pollution. She offered several suggestions to limit or even eliminate the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents in favor of more energy-efficient MR imaging methods.
Philips showcases AI, MRI, and informatics upgrades at ECR 2025
By Erik L. Ridley
AI enhancements, a new MRI scanner, and cloud-based radiology informatics were among the featured highlights for Philips at ECR 2025.
March 1, 2025
Clinical pelvis image acquired on a Ingenia Evolution 3-tesla scanner and reconstructed using Philips' SmartSpeed Precise AI-based image reconstruction technology. Image courtesy of Philips.
Embolization procedure reduces hip pain in osteoarthritis patients
By Will Morton
Arterial embolization is a promising, minimally invasive treatment for chronic hip pain in patients with osteoarthritis.
March 1, 2025
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MRI-based ML model detects leiomyosarcomas
By Amerigo Allegretto
An MRI-based machine learning (ML) model showed promise in differentiating leiomyosarcoma from atypical benign leiomyoma.
March 1, 2025
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Canon highlights ultrasound and CT lung screening at ECR 2025
By Erik L. Ridley
Canon Medical Systems is emphasizing a new multipurpose ultrasound scanner and its lung cancer screening portfolio at ECR 2025.
February 28, 2025
Canon's new Aplio beyond ultrasound scanner. Image courtesy of Canon.
PET/MRI receives boost for prostate cancer detection
By Will Morton
Hybrid PET/MRI scans outperform either technique alone for identifying tumors in high-risk patients with suspected prostate cancer, an Italian research team reported at ECR 2025.
February 28, 2025
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Use MR enterography for complex IBD cases
By Liz Carey
Four takeaways from an advanced course on imaging inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) cases
February 28, 2025
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Sealed MRI magnet, new CT scanner pace GEHC product launches at ECR 2025
By Erik L. Ridley
GE HealthCare unveiled a new sealed MRI magnet platform and a super-premium CT scanner this year at ECR 2025.
February 27, 2025
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Siemens emphasizes new software offering, stroke care
By Erik L. Ridley
At ECR 2025, Siemens Healthineers is featuring its mobile stroke unit offering and a new way for customers to access its imaging software.
February 26, 2025
Somatom On.site enables potential stroke patients to receive a head CT in an ambulance on the way to a hospital. Image courtesy of Siemens Healthineers.
Adding AI to brain MRI finds important epilepsy lesions
By Kate Madden Yee
Using an AI tool with brain MRI in children finds 64% of focal cortical dysplasias -- abnormalities linked to epilepsy -- that radiologists miss, researchers have reported.
February 26, 2025
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