Understanding the role of community-based academic radiologists
The practice of radiology has historically ranged along the continuum of community-based private practice and academic practice.... Read more
New flexible x-ray detector that conforms to patient's specification
University of Surrey researchers have developed a new flexible x-ray detector that they claim can achieve high sensitivity... Read more
Abdominal auto-contouring method for MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided adaptive radiation therapy (MR-ART) consists of daily modification of the radiation... Read more
Music helps prevent delirium in elderly critical care patients
A randomised controlled trial demonstrates that music intervention to prevent delirium among older patients is one of few... Read more
PAMPer trial: plasma transfusion effective in prehospital setting
In injured patients with severe bleeding, prehospital administration of plasma may help reduce the risk of downstream complications... Read more
ALERT-TBI study supports new blood test for detecting brain injury
Detection of intracranial injuries relies on head CT, which is overused and resource intensive. Blood-based brain biomarkers... Read more
Online tool improves heart attack, stroke risk prediction
New research sponsored by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration is beneficial to both astronauts and the... Read more
Optimizer® Smart device being tested in new cohort study
Thomas Jefferson University has announced implantation of the first Optimizer® Smart investigational device in a patient... Read more
SPRINT MIND Study: blood pressure treatment reduces risk of dementia
High blood pressure is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide. Now, results from the U.S. government-funded... Read more
Do these 3 CIO priorities match yours?
In today's fast-paced world, where technology evolves by the day, IT decision-makers are always on the lookout for new trends... Read more
Short read: How you drive may be a clue to how you lead
In his book "Digital Transformation", Professor Werner Leodolter, Dipl.Ing. Dr.techn., describes the ever increasing collaboration... Read more
You say tomatoes, I say tomaahtoes: EHRs need common standards
There is a lot of variability in the way electronic health records are actually used by physicians, which highlights the... Read more
Time for a diet? Lean methodology in healthcare
Lean is an improvement philosophy made famous by the Toyota Motor Company. In the last decade and a half, Lean thinking was... Read more
Short read: 4 manageable steps to value-based healthcare
Previously the concept of value in healthcare was frowned up as “a utopian vision”; however, today this concept is widely... Read more
Medical errors: caused by burnout or unsafe healthcare settings?
Medical errors are said to be responsible for 100,000 to 200,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. While medical errors are common,... Read more
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A patient-centred approach to mammography
Head radiologist provides feedback on department’s three-year use of... Read more
What is #hellomynameis day?
23 July marks international #hellomynameis day, the campaign which... Read more
A letter to Kathy - from an intensive care nurse
As a nurse working in intensive care I have moments in which emotions get... Read more
Healthcare of the future: Disney’s ‘Black Mirror’
We are getting used to hear that all sorts of technological innovations... Read more
How Does a Local Heart Foundation Benefit Research and Public Health?
HerzstiftungOlten is a local foundation connected to the Swiss... Read more
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Telemedicine – a new model for pre-hospital ultrasound?
FUJIFILM SonoSite’s M-Turbo point-of-care (POC) ultrasound systems will... Read more
7 Ways to Improve Patient Outcomes in the New World of Value-Based Care
Introduction Hospitals around the world are under increasing... Read more
Regional Healthcare Initiatives in the UK: An Opportunity For Silo-Busting & Integrated Diagnostics
Health authorities in the UK are developing regional initiatives... Read more
7 Ways to Maximize your Hospital’s Reputation
Executive summary A hospital’s reputation can do much to help... Read more
Taking the Mystery Out of Machine Learning
Radiologists have been taught to fear machine learning. It means what... Read more
Raising Care Standards to Enhance Patient Outcomes
Executive summary Hospitals are under increasing pressure to... Read more
Seven Steps to a More Efficient and Resilient IT Solution
Efficient patient-centric care models require consolidating mountains... Read more
Breaking Down Silos: Delivering True Clinical Value From a VNA
The vendor neutral archive offers one of the best opportunities... Read more
Clinical And Economic Effects Of The i-Stat POCT Solution
INTRODUCTION In Germany, emergency departments (EDs) often... Read more
Establishment of Ambulatory Emergency Services at James Paget University Hospital
INTRODUCTION A study of emergency admissions in England found... Read more
Canterbury Hospital, Australia
Located in Sydney’s Inner west, Canterbury Hospital has just over... Read more
European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 2015: Antibiotics
The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases... Read more
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Servant leadership: A journey, not a race
Servant leadership offers a fresh approach to meeting the critical leadership... Read more
Machine learning detecting early brain tumour presence
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New indications for coronary CT angiography
The time has come The latest in CCTA and how the quality and timeliness... Read more
Fatal Flaw In Breast Cancer Screening
Impact of Dense Breast Tissue On Reliability Of Mammograms The... Read more
Sarah Wickenden
CT3 Anaesthetics - Royal United Hospital Bath, UK TOP QUOTE FROM... Read more
Appraisals in Healthcare: Are Traditional Performance Appraisals Suitable for Healthcare Workers?
Further work is required in healthcare settings to create productive... Read more
