Adding a new string to the radiologist’s bow
ECR’s Josef Lissner Honorary Lecture commemorates the co-founder of the European Congress of Radiology who passed away in 2006.
Ultrasound
ShearWave Elastography is relevant in diagnosis, staging, and prognosis for liver fibrosis
Across the globe, up to 400 million people carry the hepatitis B virus, and more than 180 million – approximately 400,000 in France – are infected with the hepatitis C virus.
Mindray is quick, flexible, highly international and open to all
Founded in 1991 in Shenzhen, China, Mindray is now known internationally for its products that cover patient monitoring and life support, in-vitro diagnostics, medical imaging and veterinary. During Daniela Zimmermann’s interview with David Yin, General Manager of Mindray Europe, he described the firm’s clear strategy for Europe and beyond
High volume mammo centres yield high quality research
With 350,000 mammography screenings annually, Unilabs Sweden finds itself on the leading edge for research in mammography and pioneering patient education programmes. John Brosky reports
Esaote brings full ultrasound power to portable system
Rapid and accurate diagnosis using ultrasound has won increasing use by physicians and radiologists. The new MyLab Alpha delivers high-end performance in an easy-to-use, highly mobile system.
Siemens re-engineers radiography with flat emitter, new detector
In the highly competitive US market for interventional radiology, Siemens introduced a ground-breaking new imaging chain for the Artis line that sets a new standard for image quality.
Samsung launches 'SmartTechnology' in medical imaging
The newest player in radiology, Samsung revealed at RSNA 2012 its vision for leveraging formidable strengths in IT to enhance radiology platforms with a new level of intelligent functionalities.
GE invests in technology to tackle challenges in healthcare
Times may be tough, but GE Healthcare takes a longer term view, believing innovative technologies can transform healthcare delivery and help improve patient care.
X-ray and ultrasound combo on a mammo platform
A first in medical imaging is still unknown for Kit Vaughan, who is ready to simultaneously scan with X-rays and ultrasound for breast screening. Stay tuned for the results at RSNA 2013, says EH Correspondent John Brosky
Image guidance and robotics in the OR improve precision in the OR
Key trends in computer-assisted surgery and robotics dominated the agenda of the annual congress of the German Association for Computer- and Robotics-Assisted Surgery (CURAC), reports Michael Reiter.
China’s manufacturers are re-engineering their business
United Imaging is a young company: it was established in 2007 by two experienced R&D executives who came from leading Chinese medtech manufacturers.
Samsung brings 'Smart Connection' to healthcare
The full power of Samsung is on display at Medica with an impressive portfolio from the newest player in medical equipment.
Service is the big plus!
The focus of China-based Shenzhen Emperor Electronic Technology is on ultrasound and IVD equipment.
Ultrasound wins role in chemotherapy assessment
Step-by-step, ultrasound is advancing as an alternative for determining whether a cancer patient’s treatment is working or should be changed. Not everyone welcomes this disruptive new approach, John Brosky reports.
Ultrasound-MRI fusion advances prostate therapy
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death among men yet remains one of the most frustrating for physicians to find and treat. Merging the strengths of imaging modalities helps, but does not solve all the problems, says John Brosky
Hearts in motion
Ultrasound is enthusiastically embraced by cardiologists in guidelines as essential for evaluating a patient's heart. Now visualisation of 3-D wall motion takes ultrasound to a higher level, opening a new understanding of heart mechanics
Imaging liver lesions
CT-ultrasound fusion optimises planning and monitoring of ablations in interventional radiology.
China may scoop a fifth of global ultrasound revenue by 2016
Market experience is likely to sharpen between local Chinese suppliers and multinational suppliers.
Contrast enhancement: CEUS proves to be a boon for abdominal diagnostics
The use of contrast agents in ultrasound imaging of the gastrointestinal tract is no longer limited to the liver, although the clinical results of hepatic applications continue to be those that are most comprehensively confirmed.
Edan’s newest release
From China: The U50 portable colour imaging system
Modern transducers enhance ductal echography
Ductal echography, meaning imaging the ducts of the female breast, is an established ultrasound procedure that may offer unexpected new insights due to technological innovations.
Boosting the potential of ultrasound
Photoacoustics offers an additional contrast mechanism that makes the technology far more sensitive for the presence of blood.
The 36th Austrian, German and Swiss Sonography Societies meeting
Davos has strong ties with medicine. At the end of the 19th century this mountain village was a treasured resort for TB patients and Belle Epoque hospitals, such as the Schatzalp, endure as a period reminder.
