GE HealthCare focuses on upgrades and 'experiences' at ECR 2023
March 5, 2023 -- VIENNA - At ECR 2023, GE HealthCare showcased a range of new imaging hardware and software, as well as "immersive experiences." For the first time, it participated in an ECR as an independent public traded company. Read More
Video from ECR 2023: Ritse Mann on breast MRI screening
March 3, 2023 -- VIENNA - MRI is now recommended in Europe for cancer screening in women with extremely dense breasts, but does this represent a real game changer, and how can the hurdles to implementation be overcome? For answers, we chatted with Dutch expert Dr. Ritse Mann. Read More
How effective is MRI for planning colorectal cancer surgery?
March 3, 2023 -- VIENNA - Preoperative MRI helps surgeons predict whether colorectal cancer structures -- for example, the omentum and ovaries, the pelvic peritoneum, or the ileum -- can be effectively removed, according to research presented at ECR 2023. Read More
Preliminary results for BISUCO trial shown at ECR
March 2, 2023 -- Preliminary results for the Biopsy and Surgery Correlation (BISUCO) trial, shown on 1 March at ECR 2023, suggest that vacuum-assisted biopsy guided by breast MRI is promising in successfully deescalating breast cancer treatment. Read More
United unveils 5T MRI scanner at ECR 2023
March 1, 2023 -- VIENNA - United Imaging is featuring a new 5-tesla whole-body MRI scanner and artificial intelligence (AI) technology in its maiden appearance at the ECR. Read More
7-minute MRI scan becomes viable option in acute stroke
March 1, 2023 -- A 7-minute MRI protocol can now play a central role in the clinical management of acute ischemic stroke patients, award-winning researchers have reported at ECR 2023. Read More
Virtual reality and postmortem imaging bring crime scenes 'to life'
March 1, 2023 -- How do the Swiss use postmortem imaging? What technology being used in the courtroom? Leading expert Dr. Michael Thali, who is participating in the "Radiology of the Afterlife" course at ECR 2023, speaks about the Zurich approach and new trends in virtopsy. Read More
Sustainability and green radiology emerge as hot topics at ECR 2023
February 28, 2023 -- Imaging's role in fighting climate change will come under the spotlight at ECR 2023. Ahead of the congress, keynote speaker Dr. Sarah Sheard discusses the environmental evidence and data and gives practical tips on how to reduce carbon emissions. Read More
Why radiologists and policymakers need to communicate better
February 23, 2023 -- Radiology plays a central role in modern medical care, but those in charge rarely seek the advice of radiologists when it comes to healthcare service planning, writes Dr. Giles Maskell. He explains why this must change. Read More
Technology trends at ECR 2023: What can you expect in Vienna?
February 21, 2023 -- Central themes at ECR 2023 look set to be efficiency gains and workforce challenges, particularly radiologist burnout, skills shortages, and sustainability. That's the view of market analysts at Signify Research, who have assessed the state of play in Europe ahead of the congress. Read More