Search Tag: ESR
2024 20 Feb
In a significant step forward for clinical research in imaging, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) has announced the launch of the "ESR Essentials" series. This new initiative, developed in collaboration with all 14 European subspecialty medical imaging societies, marks a pivotal moment in the field, moving beyond the limitations of small,...Read more
2023 08 Nov
The 12th International Day of Radiology (IDoR 2023) is held on the November 8th, bringing together medical imaging professionals from across the globe to raise awareness of and advocate for the vital role that radiology plays in the patient journey. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about radiology and its significant contribution...Read more
2023 14 Sep
Thank you for your interest in submitting your abstract to ECR 2024. Your contribution to the congress is valuable and helps enrich the field of radiology. All abstracts must be submitted online through myESR.org/abstractsubmission . The abstract submission is open from September 1 st to October 10 th 2023. Before embarking on your...Read more
2023 29 Aug
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is pleased to announce the initiation of a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR). EACR and ESR have jointly agreed to strengthen the relationship between the two organisations by expanding their partnership and promoting constant scientific collaboration and exchange...Read more
2022 05 Jul
The European Congress of Radiology 2022 (ECR) will take place on July 13-17 in Vienna. The Congress will be onsite (and streamed online) and will deliver a multidisciplinary programme along with exciting social events and a buzzing industry exhibition. ECR is one of the leading events in radiology - one of the largest medical meetings in Europe...Read more
2022 02 Jun
Canon Medical Systems Europe has expanded its partnership with the European Society of Radiology for the 2022 onsite edition in Vienna (ECR 2022, July 13-17, 2022). After a successful Overture edition in March 2022, Canon Medical will be part of the onsite edition with an innovative booth in Hall X3 and a dedicated Canon Medical Experience Area in Foyer...Read more
2022 21 Feb
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) and GE Healthcare announced the renewal of their partnership for the online European Congress of Radiology (ECR Overture) on March 2-6, 2022, and onsite ECR 2022 on July 13-17 in Vienna, Austria. The partnership includes a complete 2,000m² new area and joint sessions. The Covid-19 crisis has put healthcare...Read more
2021 11 Dec
Given the ongoing challenges brought about by the global pandemic, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) President Prof Dr Regina Beets-Tan announced on Friday that ESR will postpone the annual ESR 2022 meeting in Vienna to 13-17 July. She explains: ‘we are currently confronted with significant legal uncertainty regarding the organisation of...Read more
2021 02 Nov
Since 2012, radiologists and related professionals have celebrated the International Day of Radiology (IDoR 2021) on 8 November. The day coincides with the discovery of x-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen. The three founding societies chose the date: Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the European Society of Radiology (ESR), and the American...Read more
2020 14 Apr
In support of radiologists and learning during the COVID-19 crisis, the European Society of Radiologists (ESR) is currently offering free access to services that were previously only accessible with a subscription. Radiology has a key role to play in the battle against COVID-19 through diagnosing the disease, tracking its development and...Read more
2020 09 Apr
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) announced that, owing to the spread of COVID-19, its annual congress will be held entirely online. The ESR postponed it’s March European Congress of Radiology (ESC) because of the COVID-19 threat and, initially, postponed the Vienna event to July. You might also like: HIMSS20 Defies COVID-19 with...Read more
2020 27 Feb
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is broadcasting a special lecture series on COVID-19 online to both the medical profession and the general public. The ‘ Late-breaking "Trending Topic" session’ will be available online and will focus on the “experience and challenges in imaging and beyond”. You might also like: Chest...Read more
2020 24 Feb
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has announced it will feature children in its ‘In Focus’ programme at ECR next month. The programme will cover topics such as bringing healthcare to children in low-resource areas, using imaging in cases of child abuse, and hot topics such as consent, data use and medicolegal dilemmas in paediatric...Read more
2020 03 Feb
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has reassured delegates already booked for the event and pointed to the option of attending its congress online as concerns about the spread of the Wuhan Coronavirus grow. ESR is holding its ECR meeting in Vienna from March 11 to 15. “So far, there has not been a single cancellation of an ECR 2020...Read more
2019 03 Oct
The pursuit of excellence by athletes in different sports has its bad side, as long hours of training and practice take a toll on their bodies and health. Luckily, imaging plays an increasingly important diagnostic role in sports medicine . You might also like: Imaging Plays a Key Role in Evaluating Injuries at the Olympics Some of the...Read more
2019 26 Aug
Summary: How a European Society of Radiology flagship initiative is addressing quality and safety in medical imaging. EUROSAFE IMAGING has celebrated five years of success in its mission to support and strengthen medical radiation protection across Europe. Through its Stars network, EUROSAFE IMAGING makes efforts to give radiation protection...Read more
2019 22 May
Initiatives to expand the meeting globally Prof. Sidhu, talks to Healthmanagement.org about EUROSON 2019 and EFSUMB initiatives in the pipeline. EFSUMB and FESUMB welcome the imaging and ultrasound community to Granada for EUROSON 2019. This year EUROSON will be held simultaneously with the XXX Annual Meeting of AEED (Asociación Española...Read more
2019 22 May
An in-depth interview with UEMS Secretary General Prof. Vassilios Papalois Prof. Papalois talks to Healthmanagement.org about BREXIT and the potential repercussions the break from the EU may bring to patients and medical professionals. Secretary General of The European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) Prof. Vassilios Papalois, talks...Read more
2019 19 Mar
Interventional radiology (IR) helps provide new, not previously, feasible treatments for patients. An IR approach is less invasive to the patient, such that many surgical procedures have been replaced or enhanced by the provision of IR services. To learn more about the current practice of IR throughout Europe, the European Society of Radiology...Read more
2019 19 Mar
19 March, 2019 - The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is pleased to announce the publication of the second edition of Esperanto, the ESR Guide to Clinical Audit in Radiology and Clinical Audit Tool, following its launch at ECR 2019. Esperanto is a free English language document developed by the ESR Audit and Standards Subcommittee of the ESR Quality,...Read more
2019 07 Mar
The European Congress of Radiology (ECR) closed on March 3 with an impressive growth in attendance, a remarkable achievement as the trend for big meetings seems to be heading in the opposite direction lately. The organisers, the European Society of Radiology (ESR), are proud to announce a total onsite participation of 23,239, including a record...Read more
2019 06 Mar
Incoming European Society of Radiology president Boris Brkljačić 's announces his vision for ECR2020. True to tradition, on the last day of the ECR2019, incoming ESR President Boris Brkljačić, professor of radiology and vice-dean at University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia, and chair of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional...Read more
2019 28 Feb
Noninvasive MRI digital physical exam provides a Whole Body approach for personalised health. The scarcity of radiologic expertise and resources (hardware, personnel, quality, and other radiology services) impacts up to 4.7 billion people worldwide. Unfortunately, two-thirds of the world's population has no access to basic radiologic...Read more
2019 28 Feb
Women in Focus is a brand new initiative coming to the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in 2019. The event was a compilation of a series of special, non-scientific sessions dedicated to women working in healthcare. Organised by Prof. Hedvig Hricak , chair of the Department of Radiology; Carroll and Milton Petrie chair, the programme included...Read more
2019 28 Feb
Interventional radiology (IR) helps provide new, not previously, feasible treatments for patients. An IR approach is less invasive to the patient, such that many surgical procedures have been replaced or enhanced by the provision of IR services. To learn more about the current practice of IR throughout Europe, the European Society of Radiology...Read more
2019 22 Feb
Radiologists, more than any other medical specialty, feel the professional and emotional ‘whiplash’ that began five or so years ago. Vanishing jobs (transforming radiologists into production units) for cost over quality for our patients, to the current shortage and need for more radiologists. AI introduced the threat that automation would take what...Read more
2019 22 Feb
Artificial Intelligence Exhibition makes Grand Debut at this year’s ECR Making its grand debut at this year’s ECR, the Artificial Intelligence Exhibition (AIX) will bring AI to the heart of Europe’s biggest radiology congress and technical exhibition. Canon Medical is proud to have reached the sponsorship agreement of the AIX Theater. As...Read more
2019 15 Feb
President of the European Society of Radiology speaks about the AI opportunities as ESR and GE Healthcare partner for upcoming European congress. Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to make sense of heaps of data no human would be capable of to generate actionable insights that can help improve efficiency, increase diagnostic...Read more
2018 21 Aug
A holistic approach to quality and safety in radiology. Presentation of an initiative to aid imaging departments to approach quality and safety in radiology as a whole, to bring visibility to radiation protection and create positive impact on clinical practice. The EuroSafe Imaging Stars (EIS) is an initiative designed to identify...Read more