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10/30/2007

Europes´role and responsibility in Radiology

In 2008, the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) will include a Special Focus Session titled "Women in Radiology". During an EH interview, Professor Dr Maximilian Reiser, …

10/30/2007

Dedicated to mammography

Hologic will be one of the biggest exhibitors at the 93rd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). …

10/30/2007

Mammograms or MRI scans?

X-ray based mammograms detect only 56% of early lesions in high risk women compared with 92% when MRI scanning (mostly used for brain scans), according to a study by Christiane …

10/30/2007

Molecular imaging

In recent years molecular imaging has developed into a hot topic field in medical research, which raised high expectations. …

10/30/2007

Hippocrates meets Medusa's head

By Dr J Larsen MD FRCR, Consultant Radiologist at Braunschweig Hospital, Germany …

10/30/2007

Near-infrared contrast agent reveals microcalcifications related to breast and bone cancer

Near-infrared fluorescence mammography works with rays of near-infrared (NIR) light instead of X-rays. Although this is thought to be a very promising technique, there have been …

10/30/2007

Radiology in Israel

Comparing radiological practices in Israel with those of Europe and the USA, Professor Graif explained that his country combines both. …

10/30/2007

Gadolinium-containing contrast materials

Medical imaging is a first order boom area. …

10/30/2007

The 64-MSCT in the emergency room

For 2 1/2 years we have had the opportunity to use a 64-MSCT in our emergency department at the Brüder-Krankenhaus Trier, the biggest institution of the Brothers of Charity and …

10/30/2007

Seeking biomarkers

The term 'molecular medicine' has quickly become synonymous with brilliantly revealing images produced by innovative imaging techniques, new biomarkers and contrast agents. At …

10/30/2007

Determination of angiogenesis with MRI enables timely monitoring of therapy

The suppression of angiogenesis is an established procedure used to make a positive impact on tumour growth and the development of metastases - with varying success. …

10/30/2007

Demand for PET/CT systems soars

Dr Thomas Beyer: `PET/CT is a non-invasive imaging modality that captures anatomical and metabolic data in a single scan´ …

10/30/2007

Minimally invasive hip replacement

By Dr Sebastian Radmer, of the orthopaedics and rheumatic surgery department at Immanuel Hospital, Berlin …

10/04/2007

Growing market for CT systems in Europe

According to a study from the technology consultancy Frost & Sullivan the market for CT systems in Europe will grow annually by 4% - in 2013 sales will be worth $1.14 billion. …

10/02/2007

Directive 2004/40/EC - the end of MRI in Europe?

The directive 2004/40/EC of the European Parliament sets minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents …

10/01/2007

Osteoporosis screening at the dentist?

Researchers from the School of Dentistry at the University of Manchester developed a technique to identify osteoporosis from ordinary dental x-rays. The software-based method has …

09/19/2007

Acuson P10 — the world's smallest ultrasound device

The Acuson P10 is a new portable ultrasound device, developed and manufactured by Siemens Medical Solutions. The new system in the size of a Blackberry embodies Point of Care …

09/11/2007

First human ultrahigh-field MRI installed in the Netherlands

The Virtual Institute for Seven Tesla Applications (VISTA) is a partnership of several Dutch universities. To evaluate the benefit of ultrahigh-field MRI the first human 7.0T …

09/10/2007

Digital mammography: Higher detection rate for DCIS

The Vestfold County Study, performed by Norwegian researchers, is the first large scale study comparing the results of a particular full-field digital mammography system (FFDM) …

09/03/2007

Cardiac Diagnostic Imaging - Significance of ultrasound

Some of the medical procedures and equipment showcased and discussed at the MEDICA 2007 are sure to provide medical experts with plenty of discussion material. In cardiac …

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