#EUSOBI2019: Real-World Guidance for Implementing AI in Radiology

How radiologists can use AI in workflow was the theme of the Key Note lecture at EUSOBI 2019 ‘ A step into the near future. What to expect fr

Can AI Read a Cardiac MRI Faster than a Human?

Cardiac MRI scans help clinicians to make precise measurements of heart structure and function that guide patient care and treatment plans. Interpre

Focus on Sports Imaging for International Day of Radiology

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 hea

Turning the Silver Tsunami into a Silver Lining...

Healthcare is becoming more and more successful, allowing us to endure into an unprecedented old age. At the same time, in developed countries, the f

As the world enters further into the transformative power of technology, Stephen Baker questions how this information revolution, in particular, AI will affect the capabilities available to industry experts.

Image Information Delivery in the AI Era: Two Likely Scenarios

Summary: As the world enters further into the transformative power of technology, Stephen Baker questions how this information revolution, in parti

Game-Changing Meeting of Minds: Radiology and Imaging Informatics

A visionary radiologist explains how the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics is bringing imaging and informatics together for best prac

AI Radiological Image Analysis Pilot in Luxembourg

Luxembourg hospital group Hôpitaux Robert Schumain (HRS) and Hanalytics Sàrl, the Luxembourg subsidiary of Singapore based Tech firm Hanal

Missed Appointments: What Can Radiologists Learn from Service Sector?

Researchers have suggested Imaging departments and centres look to the service industries for ideas on how to address missed appointmen

Nutrition

The critically ill patient is often unable to feed by mouth. This condition, in some patients, can range from days to months. It is imperative that t

Sensors in Everyday Objects for Dementia Care

Summary: The past, present & future of dementia care using sensors in everyday life objects through four use cases from research labs to large

Putting Medical Radiation Protection First

Summary: How a European Society of Radiology flagship initiative is addressing quality and safety in medical imaging. EUROSAFE

Nuclear Cardiology: Molecular Insights into the Heart

Summary: Nuclear cardiology is a promising field located between research, imaging, and patient care. Through close interdisciplinary cooperation,

#Pinksocks: Changing the World With Heart Speak, Hugs and Gifting

Summary: HealthManagement.org spoke to Nick Adkins, founder of #pinksocks, a movement that began in healthcare and spreading like wildfire in all i

Increased AI Presence at RSNA 2019

RSNA have announced Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications will feature prominently at the 105th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meetin

After 5pm your doc may not screen you for cancer

A new study endeavoured to research whether breast and colorectal cancer screening are related to the time of day a patient visits their primary care

EUROSON 2019 welcomes world of ultrasound

Initiatives to expand the meeting globally Prof. Sidhu, talks to Healthmanagement.org about EUROSON 2019 and EFSUMB initiatives in the pi

Know more, treat better

Affidea applies ground-breaking AI technology on Brain MRI examinations for people with Multiple Sclerosis Affidea has entered into a part

A primer on next generation sequencing data analytics

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is rapidly becoming more and more standardised in terms of sequencing techniques. With Precision Medicin

BREXIT means BREXIT: Radiologists without borders

An in-depth interview with UEMS Secretary General Prof. Vassilios Papalois Prof. Papalois talks to Healthmanagement.org about BREXIT an

How-to 'Twitter': Starter's guide to navigating the radiology Twitterverse

A starter’s guide for radiologists unfamiliar with Twitter to highlight benefits of active Twitter involvement and remove perceived barriers to act

Google & Northwestern: AI finds cancer before radiologists

Google and Northwestern scientists show precision of new deep learning system to predict lung cancer An artificial intelligence system, using

Outside the box: imaging quantum leap 'sees' deeper into live organs

Using a unique approach, scientists have created a new biomedical imaging contrast agent to help in "seeing" deeper into live tissue, opening the way

U.S. dense breast notification laws: awareness & early cancer detection after mammo

Breast density is recognised as a risk factor for breast cancer, and dense breast tissue can decrease mammographic sensitivity, leading to diagno

Building radiology's future: junior doctors as leaders

Junior doctors today have worked in the NHS through some of its most tumultuous times. Those who commenced their working life in 2016 will have had

Imaging computer model is cancer 'Google Maps' of tumour behaviour

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers develop an image-based computer model of tumour behavior that captures more of the complexity of can

Better reports mitigate 'curse of knowledge' for patients & radiologists

The shift to structured radiology reports has increased report clarity for referring providers and is supported by most radiologists. As the movement

Emergency radiology simulator for medical & non-medical experts

Radiology residency programs traditionally assess residents using tools with a focus on Medical Expert CanMeds roles through Objective Structure

Direct patient-radiologist communication: online patient portal

The radiologist has always been considered the "doctor's doctor," advising referring clinicians. Recently there has been a shift in the care cont

3-step 15sec hand-rubs reduce infection & improve hygiene compliance

The spread of infectious diseases in hospitals and the increase in hospital deaths due to Health Care Acquired Infections is one of the leading conce

#ACR2019: AI-LAB™ democratising radiology AI

A new initiative launched by the ACR Data Science Institute aims to empower radiologists to develop artificial intelligence ( AI ) algorithms at t

Mammography damage control: a decade of fake news

“Mammography does more harm than good” sums up countless headlines seen in many medical journals, books, and other published articles (print and onlin

Dealing with radiologists burnout

Loathing your work, exhaustion, depersonalisation, feeling insignificant, struggling to find the will to get out of bed, addiction and suici

General Electric appoints Eric Amoussouga as GE Francophone Africa CEO

Eric is also Sales Director for GE’s Grid Solutions Business across Sub-Saharan Africa General Electric (GE) has announced th

General Electric appoints Brenda Mbathi as East Africa CEO

Based in Nairobi, Brenda will lead the development of diverse programs with public and private sector projects and partnerships across East Africa

Two new hybrid angiography rooms open for treatment of heart & vascular disease

Two new hybrid angiography rooms open for treatment of heart & vascular disease: technological performance for major therapeutic progress The

New power of diagnostic imaging: PET/MRI predicts cardiovascular inflammation in arteries

Using advanced PET/MRI technology, researchers at the CNIC have detected arterial inflammation in regions that have yet to develop atherosclerotic

Machine Learning can automate charting using patient-doctor conversations

Automating symptoms recording clerical aspects of medical record keeping through speech recognition during a patient’s visit 1 could allow phy

#SIR2019: GEMS Program debut

#SIR19ATX: New initiative aims to foster diversity in interventional radiology AUSTIN, TEXAS —Former Society of Int

#SIR2019: Interventional radiologists united can lead patient-centric medicine

#SIR19ATX: Professor and chair of the department of radiology and medical imaging at the University of Virginia, discusses patients and

#SIR2019: Gold Medalists for outstanding achievement in interventional radiology

#SIR19ATX: This year's Gold Medalists AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) presented its highest honou

#SIR2019: Smart speakers help physicians in the OR

#SIR19ATX: Research demonstrates value of Amazon Echo and Google Home during medical procedures AUSTIN, TEXAS — Smart

Interventional radiology in Europe

Interventional radiology (IR) helps provide new, not previously, feasible treatments for patients. An IR approach is less invasive to the patient,

EHR-driven radiology workflow increases efficiency

Researchers in the U.S. performed an objective and subjective evaluation of a large, academic radiology department's transition to electronic health r

Dealing with 'different personalities' in the radiology department

The work environment of a radiologist consists of working closely with medical students, residents, fellows and ancillary staff, in addition to spendi

Netflix algorithm speeds up biological imaging

A multicentre group of researchers has developed a method for acquiring classical Raman spectroscopy images of biological tissues at record-fast sp

#ECR2019: Imaging informatics management & performance

Professor Luis Donoso-Bach , head of the department of medical imaging, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, presented the keynote lecture “ Artificial Int

AI algorithm to compete in junior radiologist image quiz

An AI algorithm could help radiologists prioritize the review of critical cases It’s a cold and frosty day in Vienna as junior rad

#ECR2019: Impact of AI on medical imaging access

Noninvasive MRI digital physical exam provides a Whole Body approach for personalised health. The scarcity of radiologic expertise and

AI is the new reality: the 4th healthcare revolution in medicine

AI: Hype? Rather, augmented intelligence is the fourth healthcare revolution in medicine and will lead to improved patient care. T

Future of ultrasound: where are we going?

CEUS for children, ultrasound simulation and gamification models for training and education, EFSUMB initiatives. Prof. Sidhu, EFSUMB pr

AI in medical imaging may make the biggest impact in healthcare

An overview of recent advances showing the value of using AI in medical imaging. Soon every medical imaging machine will be connected to

Why embracing Artificial Intelligence is beneficial for all

In many ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) may seem like a new concept in healthcare, mainly due in part to the recent traction the topic has made in

Artificial hype

Radiologists, more than any other medical specialty, feel the professional and emotional ‘whiplash’ that began five or so years ago. Vanishing jobs

The AI-powered radiologist

Imaging acquisition advances & big data envision a bright future for diagnostic imaging, which should continue to be led by the AI-powered radio

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Operationalising AI in radiology

Implementation and integration challenges Over the last few years, we have seen a rapid rise in the popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

AI applications in breast imaging

Review of some state-of-the-art applications of artificial intelligence on mammography and MRI. Computer aided imaging is not novel, hav

Critical analysis of MRI-based classification systems for sport muscle injuries

Critical review A critical review of eight identified cases of muscle injuries in professional FCB players from the club’s annual muscl

Artificial Hype Infographic

Next Article: Value-based healthcare and the doctor-patient relationship

Clinical ultrasound in the age of artificial intelligence

The foremost expert in critical care ultrasound on the value of natural vs artificial intelligence in medicine. Ultrasound is a tool like

Women want mammogram results promptly

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System conducted a survey study to understand preferences of f emale patients regarding what method

Natural vs 'artificial' intelligence in clinical ultrasound

Executive Summary Doctors are trained in medical science, and to consider the astute point-of-view of Dr. Daniel A. Lichtenstein , the

Future of ultrasound Ed: gamification & VR

Executive Summary Prof. Paul Sidhu , President of the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology ( EFSUMB ), share

AI powers radiologists

Executive Summary Artificial intelligence ( AI ) is clearly the new trend in automation. This article, "The AI-powered radiologist" , authored

The promise of AI in radiology

Needless to say, radiology plays a critical role in healthcare delivery. It is rare for a patient to pass through a hospital without requiring the op

Breast imaging e-learning courses help radiographers

E-learning is widely considered a useful tool for specific training and continuing education of health professionals. Therefore, like traditional lea

Imaging

Our cover story this issue is Imaging. The radiology armamentarium is vast, with many imaging modalities available to aid diagnosis and monitorin

Imaging and intensive care medicine

An evolving partnership A major evolution is underway involving critical care and imaging. The intensive care patient population i

#pinksocks changing the world with gifting

HealthManagement.org talks with # pinksocks founder Nick Adkins about the fascinating movement that started in healthcare

AI can triage chest X-rays in record time

Chest X-rays are the routine 'go-to' test used as the first step in medical protocols to help diagnose multiple issues affecting the lungs, heart, bo

Can Blockchain change the healthcare ecosystem?

Discovering the potential of Blockchain development; pursuing advantages of creating decentralised architectures This article presents an abstr

Can Blockchain support advances in radiology?

In 2019 we will embrace Blockchain and innovation as necessary support for the healthcare of our time. Blockchain can influence the design and

Digitizing healthcare

Affidea launches new digital tools in its network to improve patient experience and boost operations workflow. Affidea, the leading pan-Eur

Blockchain and GDPR compliance for the healthcare industry

Permissioned blockchains for healthcare data sharing management In times of rising concerns about data privacy among services providers and con

Blockchain for radiology

Key areas where Blockchain has the potential to spark a revolution & increase quality while decreasing healthcare cost. Blockchain is an ex

New measures for quality improvement in diagnostic radiology

The American College of Radiology (ACR) convened a cross-speciality, multidisciplinary technical expert panel to identify and define new measures

Image Wisely - promoting safety in medical imaging

The Image Wisely® Campaign, officially launched at the 2010 annual meeting of the RSNA, aims to raise awareness about medical radiation and provide e

Radiation Dose Reduction for Common CT Examinations

Opportunity exists for substantial radiation dose reduction using existing computed tomography (CT) technology for common diagnostic tasks, according

The Importance of Meaningful Innovation in Healthcare

Driving Toward the Goals of the Quadruple Aim Innovation comes in many forms and for many reasons. It can spur positive change or can extend

Improving pneumonia diagnosis in Ugandan children

Pneumonia is a major cause of childhood mortality and morbidity globally – particularly in resource-poor environments – and diagnosis of pneumonia c

Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Accurate, Faster, Less Painful

A new study shows that point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) assessment of distal forearm injuries in children is accurate, timely and is associated with