Search Tag: ECR 2014

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Tmc-radiology-quality-award-winners-2014

2014 21 Mar

Regionshospitalet Silkeborg, a Danish hospital in Falkevej, has won the inaugural TMC Radiology Quality Award for 2014 during a ceremony held recently at the European Congress of Radiology in Vienna.  The TMC Radiology Quality Award is launched by Telemedicine Clinic, the leading European provider of teleradiology services, and will be handed...Read more

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Ecr-2014-are-smartphones-and-tablets-usable-in-radiology

2014 18 Mar

A burning question for radiology is whether the ubiquitous smartphones and tables can be used in clinical practice for image interpretation in radiology. Are they all that is needed? Rachel Toomey from Ireland addressed this question in a refresher course at the recent European Congress of Radiology in Vienna.  Currently handheld devices are...Read more

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Ecr-2014-talking-about-radiation-risk

2014 18 Mar

The knowns and unknowns of radiation risk were discussed by Annalisa Trianni from Italy at the Management in Radiology session, held during the recent European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, in a talk prepared with Donald Peck from the USA.  Outcome of radiation can be pre-determined to some extent. The amount of energy required to cause these...Read more

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Ecr-2014-esr-focus-on-radiation-protection

2014 18 Mar

Radiation protection is a key concern of the European Society of Radiology (ESR), and Professor Peter Vock, Chair of the ESR Working Group on Radiation Protection, updated the Management in Radiology session on its activities at the recent European Congress of Radiology in Vienna.  Vock outlined the critical three new dimensions of radiation...Read more

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Ecr-2014-innovations-set-new-standard-for-medical-congresses

2014 13 Mar

The European Congress of Radiology (ECR), the biggest radiology meeting in Europe, was held March 6–10 in Vienna, Austria. Over 20,000 delegates from more than 110 countries attended the annual meeting of the European Society of Radiology (ESR), which took place for the 20th time at the Austria Center Vienna. It was also the first time that the congress...Read more

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Ecr-2014-radiology-in-europe-how-are-we-doing

2014 09 Mar

The outlook for radiology in Europe is not all gloomy, but there are wide variations in staffing and reimbursement, according to a survey of European Society of Radiology (ESR) member national societies.  Professor Elisabeth Schouman-Claeys from Paris, France,  presented insights from the recent survey at the Management in Radiology session at...Read more

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Ecr-2014-cardiac-imaging-research-the-radiology-perspective

2014 09 Mar

The outlook for research in cardiac imaging was the theme of the Josef Lissner Honorary Lecture at ECR 2014, given by Albert de Roos,  Professor of Radiology at Leiden University Medical Centre in the Netherlands. de Roos suggested that the motivation to go into research is controversial these days. However, personal interest should be the primary...Read more

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Ecr-2014-quality-of-radiology-reporting

2014 09 Mar

A Swiss project in a multicentre private radiology clinic, which was presented at the European Congress of Radiology this week evaluated the quality of radiology reporting. Presenter Dr. Tarek Laswad, from the  Groupe 3R, Réseau Radiologique Romand in Switzerland, emphasised that the aim was not peer review, but to evaluate the quality of the elements...Read more

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Ecr-2014-radiology-opportunities-and-threats

2014 08 Mar

Radiology's visibility is a hot topic of discussion these days, and  a well-attended Professional Challenges session looked at opportunities and threats to the radiology profession. Professor Georg Bongartz from Switzerland gave a clear message - radiologists must share their turf. Fences do not protect the turf, and turf battles should be regarded...Read more

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Ecr-2014-hitachi-aloka-medical-unveils-arietta-ultrasound-brand

2014 07 Mar

Hitachi Aloka Medical today launched the new brand ARIETTA with two ultrasound products the ARIETTA 70 and ARIETTA 60, at the European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, Austria. With more than sixty years’ experience and know-how in imaging, Hitachi Aloka has been a pioneer in developing reliable high-quality solutions for a broad range of ultrasound...Read more

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Ecr-2014-cocir-supports-eurosafe-imaging-campaign-working-together-for-patient-safety

2014 07 Mar

COCIR has welcomed the EuroSafe Imaging campaign launch, whose main objective is patient and healthcare worker safety.  A European Society of Radiology (ESR) initiative, the launch is taking place at the 2014 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) with a poster exhibition and a new dedicated website.

 The EuroSafe Imaging campaign promotes...Read more

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Ecr-2014-siemens-presents-new-16-slice-ct-scanner-somatom-scope

2014 07 Mar

All-round CT for clinical routine Total cost of ownership up to 35% lower than with previous model Available in two configurations eCockpit technology package now also available for entry-level segment At the Vienna European Congress of Radiology (ECR) Siemens Healthcare premieres its latest 16-slice CT scanner for the entry-level...Read more

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Ecr-2014-a-joint-radiologist-industry-initiative-on-integrity

2014 07 Mar

COCIR, the non-profit voice of the European Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry, and ESR held a Joint Session at 2014 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) entitled “How does integrity affect our daily lives? A joint radiologist/industry initiative”.  The aim was to share information on integrity relating to the everyday activities...Read more

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Ecr-2014-agfa-healthcare-showcases-simple-smart-design-cr-systems

2014 07 Mar

Compact CR systems allow smooth entry to digital, offering excellent MUSICA image quality    Complete range of CR systems meets the needs of cost- and quality-conscious healthcare facilities of any size. Small size, light weight and robust design are ideal for mobile applications. Convenient and fast workflow, with user-controllable...Read more

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Ecr-2014-toshiba-introduces-a-faster-astelion-advance-edition

2014 07 Mar

After the successful introduction of the Astelion series at last year’s ECR, Toshiba is pleased to present the Astelion /Advance Edition with 0.6 s gantry rotation speed at ECR 2014. The 16-row detector multislice helical CT scanner Astelion /Advance Edition will be available with a speed of 0.6 s per rotation which reduces breath holding time...Read more

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Ecr-2014-claron-presents-ce-mark-awarded-nilread-diagnostic-image-viewer

2014 07 Mar

Claron Technology, the leader in universal medical imaging viewers, announces that it has been awarded the CE mark for its NilRead zero-footprint viewer for the diagnostic interpretation of medical images. Coinciding with this, Claron has opened European headquarters in Hasselt, Belgium, under the direction of Tom Tilmans, director of sales. In addition...Read more

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Ecr-2014-philips-drives-digital-imaging-innovations

2014 07 Mar

New integrated radiology solutions designed to deliver economic value, increase clinical performance Royal Philips will demonstrate advanced image quality, visualisation and clinical decision support at this year’s European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, Austria.  Building on more than 20 years of digital imaging experience, the company...Read more

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Ecr-2014-samsung-presents-latest-medical-equipment-and-healthcare-solutions

2014 06 Mar

Showcasing new and upcoming products with New Healthcare Experience to Radiologists Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced that it is showcasing the latest medical devices and clinical achievements in ultrasound diagnosis at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), where the company is displaying its ultrasound, digital X-ray and portable...Read more

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Ecr-2014-unfors-raysafe-supports-the-eurosafe-imaging-campaign

2014 06 Mar

EuroSafe Imaging Campaign is the Europe-wide initiative for safe X-ray use   Unfors RaySafe (previously Unfors Instruments), the international market leader of measuring devices for quality assurance of diagnostic X-ray equipment, is a supporting partner of the EuroSafe Imaging Campaign.   This is a European Society of Radiology (ESR) initiative...Read more

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Ecr-2014-ziehm-presents-mobile-vision-rfd-hybrid-edition

2014 06 Mar

Distortion-free imaging in the hybrid OR with 30 cm x 30 cm and 20 cm x 20 cm flat-panel options At this year’s ECR congress, innovation leader Ziehm Imaging presents a mobile C-arm tailored exactly to hybrid OR requirements: Ziehm Vision RFD Hybrid Edition. Two flat panel options ensure the state-of-the-art C-arm offers reliable high-resolution...Read more

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Ecr-2014-eos-imaging-partners-with-eurosafe

2014 06 Mar

EOS Micro Dose breakthrough, now supporting 3D imaging, participates in EuroSafe Campaign’s mission to reduce radiation in imaging EOS imaging, the pioneer in orthopaedic 2D/3D imaging, has announced a partnership with the EuroSafe imaging campaign launched at ECR 2014, the annual meeting of the European Society for Radiology. The aim of...Read more

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Ecr-2014-median-technologies-present-results-of-three-studies

2014 06 Mar

MEDIAN Technologies will present results of a study:  “Identification of measurable lesions: an opportunity for improving reliability of RECIST assessments”; MEDIAN Technologies co-authored an oral presentation done by the Saga University, Japan: “RECIST management at investigator sites: evaluation of a cloud-based quality control of imaging...Read more

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Ecr-2014-world-premiere-of-shimadzu-s-mobile-c-arm-system

2014 27 Feb

New mobile C-arm system combines outstanding ease of use with excellent image quality   Opescope Acteno provides advanced imaging technologies  Exclusively from Shimadzu: quicker height adjustment of vertical C-arm movement  New dose management with special features   Shimadzu, world-wide manufacturer of diagnostic imaging equipment, will...Read more

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Ecr-2014

2014 06 Mar

European Congress of Radiology 2014, Vienna, Austria, 6-10 March 2014 Read more