News • Cancer imaging
MRI 2.0 lights up cancerous tissue
Synthetic correlated diffusion makes cancerous tissue glow in medical images could help doctors more accurately detect and track the progression of cancer over time.
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News • Mammogram analysis
AI accurately classifies breast density
A software based on deep learning with convolutional neural networks can accurately and consistently classify breast density on mammograms according to BI-RADS criteria.
News • Before symptoms develop
Novel MRI approach identifies Alzheimer's early
A mathematical analysis of data obtained with a MRI approach can identify brain cell damage in people at early stages of Alzheimer's.
Article • Open Forum at ECR 2022
Defining value for radiologists and their patients
What really brings “value” in healthcare? In an Open Forum session at the ECR Overture, speakers discussed strategies to revert the trend of medical inflation and argued how to deliver the best outcomes at the lowest cost.
Article • CAD pros and cons
CT or MRI – which is better for imaging stable cardiac chest pain?
When it comes to imaging stable cardiac chest pain, which modality should be used as the first-line test to investigate coronary artery disease: CT or MRI? Radiologists discussed the strengths and limitations of the two approaches in a lively Pros and Cons session at ECR Overture.
Sponsored • Siemens Naeotom Alpha
First CT scanner with photon-counting technology
Conventional CT imaging has reached its technical limitations: Resolution can only be improved by small margins and dose cannot be reduced significantly: Photon-counting technology enables drastic improvements.
Sponsored • Cutting-edge product and clinical applications
World-class technologies for healthcare
“With Your Stories – lifetime healthcare support” is the future-driven approach to benefit patients through even better prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up and thus help them in the pursuit of a healthy life.
Sponsored • Prevention, early detection, timely treatment
Fujifilm “One-Stop” solution partner for the Healthcare systems
Fujifilm aims to become an entity that can contribute to the advancement of human health by supporting the ongoing transformation in the healthcare industry – as a “One-Stop” solution partner.
Sponsored • Computed Tomography
Mobile Imaging Solutions: Clinical Confidence Anywhere
To bridge new equipment installations in radiology, temporary high workloads, or long-term additional capacity, Canon Medical provides mobile solutions according to customers’ needs and wishes.
Article • Radiology congress
ECR 2022: Building Bridges
“Building Bridges” will be the theme of this year’s ECR. 'This represents my vision for the future of radiology', Professor Regina Beets-Tan, president of the congress, explains.
News • X-Ray business
Canon Medical Systems acquires Nordisk Røntgen Teknik
Canon Medical Systems Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire Nordisk Røntgen Teknik, with the acquisition being completed following the necessary approval procedures.
Article • Radiology equipment
RADBook 2024 – Your Guide to Imaging Technology and Informatics in Europe
Our RADBook gives an overview about the most innovative diagnostic imaging systems for radiologists, cardiologists and managing directors of hospitals in Europe. The print guide is also available as an epaper. Click here to find out more.
News • Cancer research
Transparent ultrasound chip improves imaging
A biocompatible ultrasound transducer chip could be a more effective way to harness the technology for biomedical applications.
News • NewTom 7G
The next level of 3D X-ray imaging
Precision, speed and simplicity of use. Safety for patient and X-ray technician. Reduced total cost of ownership. These are the benefits of the first Multi-Scan Body CBCT developed by NewTom.
Sponsored • Radiology equipment
Latest technology meets solid technology
In radiology, it is important to place patients safely and precisely. This works with the "GetUp®" holding system from Febromed.
Article • Multi-disciplinary approach
Nurturing integrated diagnostics in oncology
Under the roof of integrated diagnostics, radiology, laboratory medicine and pathology are forming a powerful alliance. Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD, explains the potential for cancer patients and details the role of radiologists within the construct.
News • Trauma imaging
Suspected child abuse: Whole-spine MRI warranted
According to new research, whole-spine MRI commonly demonstrates isolated thoracolumbar injuries in children with suspected abusive head trauma.
News • Is it broken?
AI accurately detects fractures on x-rays, alerts doctors
A new study has found that AI can help physicians in interpreting x-rays after an injury and suspected fracture. This has the potential to improve diagnostic performance and efficiency.
Article • Assessing infection severity
CT score predicts Covid-19 death risk
Radiologists in Paris have developed a standardised simple visual lung damage CT severity score for Covid-19 patients who do not have symptoms of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) at the time of initial treatment.
Article • Pandemic management
Lessons learned from Covid-19 by a large hospital radiology department
When the coronavirus first struck in the US, hospitals in New York City were the first to feel the impact. Radiologists Professor Judy Yee, M.D., and Mark C. Liszewski, M.D., describe the lessons learned and talk about their firsthand experiences.
Article • Radiology approach
Watch your back! Spinal imaging in trauma
At the BIR virtual congress, spinal imaging specialist Professor Elizabeth Dick focused on approaches and protocols for a range of spinal injuries and discussed assessment and imaging strategies, choice of modalities, and other key factors.
Article • Cancer imaging
PET/MRI offers significant patient benefits
PET/MRI is offering new imaging opportunities for cancer patients at various points along the care pathway with its ability to assess different biological processes and its increased specificity.
Interview • Hybrid imaging
‘We need to drive standardisation in scanning’
Professor Regina Beets-Tan, President of the European Society of Radiology (ESR), looks on possible future developments in cancer imaging. AI is very promising in this regard, 'However, it has proven to be a problem that the data with which the artificial intelligence is fed must be very homogeneous,' the expert observes.
News • In teens
Multiple concussions can disrupt brain connectivity
Adolescents and young adults with post-concussive symptoms who suffered three to five concussions showed disruption in the default mode network, an interconnected network of brain regions involved in wakeful rest and internal thoughts.
News • Breast MRI study
IUDs have systemic effects on the body
Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) appear to have systemic effects on the body like those of hormone replacement therapy, according to a breast MRI study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).