Search Tag: ECR
Radiology-can-look-forward-to-a-bright-future-believes-industry-leader
2016 02 Mar
What is going to make the headlines in radiology and diagnostic imaging in the next five years? Dimitris Moulavasilis: Well, as an industry observer, I’m confident that the technology will keep developing at a phenomenal rate, offering improved structural imaging techniques, machine driven radiogenomic analytics and predictive biomarkers based...Read more
Ecr2015-technical-clinical-challenges-slow-down-integration-of-imaging-biomarkers
2015 04 Mar
In a session at ECR which runs from 4-8 March in Vienna, renowned researchers will talk about the integration of imaging biomarkers in Europe and the major issues that need to be overcome to derive the full potential of quantitative imaging. Quantitative imaging enables clinicians to identify disease early and can go a long way in improving...Read more
Ecr2015-a-decade-of-development-for-the-european-society-of-radiology
2015 04 Mar
More than 20,000 radiologists, radiographers and medical students are expected in Vienna this week, as the European Congress of Radiology opens for business. ESR President, Professor Lorenzo Bonomo took the opportunity to look back at a decade of development, since the European Association of Radiology and the European Congress of Radiology joined forces...Read more
Ecr15-toshiba-satellite-lunch-symposium-better-outcomes-from-detection-to-treatment
2015 25 Feb
Toshiba Medical Systems invites you to the educational event "Better Outcomes from Detection to Treatment" we offer at ECR to learn more about how we are bringing innovation to life. In addition to two lunch symposia on Thursday and Friday, our comprehensive hands-on workshop program throughout the day from Wednesday to Saturday provides...Read more
Esr-world-s-biggest-radiological-society-just-got-bigger
2014 26 Jun
The number of European Society of Radiology members has just passed the 60,000 mark, making it by far the largest community of radiologists in the world. In 2007, the ESR introduced low-cost membership fees to ensure that it was accessible to younger radiologists and those from less affluent regions. At €10 for full or trainee membership, plus...Read more
Esaote-enhances-ultrasound-with-crystaline-technology
2014 04 Apr
With the launch of CrystaLine technology at the European Congress of Radiology in March, Esaote is focusing on application of ultrasound through the chain of prevention, diagnosis, intervention and therapy. CrystaLine includes enhancements to hardware and software that build on Esaote's eHD ultrasound technology. Major technical improvements...Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ecr-2015-european-congress-of-radiology
2015 04 Mar
The European Congress of Radiology (ECR) is the annual meeting of the European Society of Radiology (ESR). It is a trend-setting, dynamic and service-oriented congress, well-known as one of the most innovative meetings within the scientific community, embedded in a unique and inspiring ambience. Read more
Toshiba-presents-new-ct-scanners
2013 06 May
The new Aquilion ONE/ ViSION Edition CT scanner (pictured) from Toshiba distinguishes itself with a faster rotation speed of just 0.275 seconds which is applicable for all routine applications. A wider 78 cm gantry bore improves patient comfort and access. In combination with AIDR 3D, the ViSION Edition provides fast and robust low dose imaging for...Read more
Agfa-healthcare-s-dx-d-400-dr-solution-at-ecr-2013
2013 08 Mar
Agfa HealthCare has announced that at ECR 2013 it will launch its floor-mounted DX-D 400 suite. The DX-D 400 is compact and versatile; it can be configured to meet specific workflow needs or budget constraints. Combined with either the latest Computed Radiography (CR) technology or with a cassette-sized DX-D Direct Radiography (DR) detector and the...Read more
Ecr-2013-begins
2013 07 Mar
The European Congress of Radiology opens today in Vienna, boasting a thoroughly educational pogramme, complemented by a fascinating technical exhibition and unrivalled levels of interactivity. ECR 2013 President, Professor Jose Ignacio Bilbao from Pamplona, Spain, said during the opening press conference, "The ECR is the annual meeting of the European...Read more
Varian-wireless-x-ray-image-detectors-at-ecr
2013 06 Mar
Digital X-ray image detectors that are portable, fast, reliable, usable around the world, and capable of generating highly detailed images at low dose rates are among the X-ray imaging system components that Varian Medical Systems will be showing at ECR. "We will be showing our new PaxScan® 4336W wireless image detector, which was engineered to...Read more