Search Tag: ECR 2019
BREXIT means BREXIT: Radiologists without borders
2019 22 May
An in-depth interview with UEMS Secretary General Prof. Vassilios Papalois Prof. Papalois talks to Healthmanagement.org about BREXIT and the potential repercussions the break from the EU may bring to patients and medical professionals. Secretary General of The European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) Prof. Vassilios Papalois, talks... Read more
Break the barrel, break the mold: the next level in human centered design
2019 03 Apr
Hitachi Healthcare recently unveiled top of the line new additions to their growing imaging diagnostics family. Hitachi, a dominant force in the field for over 6 decades continues to lead the charge in medical imaging innovation through designing equipment that maximize benefit and comfort for both healthcare professionals and patients. Cutting... Read more
Vienna in March, Riding the Waves in the Bigger Picture
2019 11 Mar
"The 25th ECR in Vienna can be considered as a chance to reflect on the journey of European radiology through the past years and as a starting point for the future. This is why it has been called ‘the bigger picture'," indicated the ESR President Prof. Lorenzo E. Derchi, Head of the Department of Radiology at the University of Genoa, Italy. ... Read more
Canon Medical introduces collaborative imaging for improved patient-centric care
2019 28 Feb
Fusion of Multiple Imaging Modalities with Innovative Clinical Applications Helps Providers Improve Clinical, Operational and Financial Outcomes while Reducing Cybersecurity Risks Today, Canon Medical Systems Europe B.V. launches Collaborative Imaging, a novel approach to health care that puts integrated imaging intelligence at the center of... Read more
#ECR2019 Sensational opening touched hearts and minds
2019 28 Feb
The Grand Opening event of the European Congress of Radiology's 25th meeting in Vienna was a spectacular and true to it's "Five Senses" theme sensational experience. Honouring it's reputation, ECR’s proved once more it is the most innovative medical meeting in the world, ECR 2019 offering a range of novel features, in science, education and social... Read more
Hologic Announces European CE Mark for LOCalizer Wireless Breast Lesion Localization System
2019 28 Feb
Latest addition to growing portfolio of breast and skeletal health innovations to be featured at ECR 2019 Hologic announced today the granting of a CE Mark to the LOCalizer™ wireless radio frequency identification (RFID) breast lesion localization system. This system is designed for precise and easy marking and targeting... Read more
Operationalising AI in radiology
2019 22 Feb
Implementation and integration challenges Over the last few years, we have seen a rapid rise in the popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This will be a prime focus for attendees at this year’s European Congress of Radiology. As a member of the European Commission’s AI Alliance, I am optimistic and excited about the real-world application... Read more
Future of ultrasound: where are we going?
2019 22 Feb
CEUS for children, ultrasound simulation and gamification models for training and education, EFSUMB initiatives. Prof. Sidhu, EFSUMB president, talks to Healthmanagement.org about his ECR 2019 presentations: using ultrasound simulation models as tools for training and education, the greatest potential in combining ultrasound with contrast-enhanced... Read more