Which Modality for Which Breast Density?
A systematic review of available data on dense breasts has found that determinations of breast density can be unreliable and that as many as... Read more
Making Breast Screening Even Safer
Digital mammograms pose only a small risk of radiation-induced breast cancer for most women, based on a modelling study conducted by an international... Read more
Fujifilm in Bidding War for Toshiba Medical Subsidiary
Fujifilm Holdings is tipped as a main contender for a medical equipment subsidiary of Toshiba increasing the likelihood of a bidding war for... Read more
Does Cancer Screening Really Save Lives?
Amidst growing appreciation of the harms of cancer screening, advocates still claim that it “saves lives". However, this assertion is based on... Read more
Communicating Significant Radiology Findings: UK Survey
An audit of communication of significant radiology findings reveals wide variation in practice across the UK with regard to the communication... Read more
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What imaging trends will impact radiology departments in 2019?
As we move toward an emphasis on precision medicine and population health management, we’ve come to understand the central role imaging can play – whether it’s accelerating time to treatment, treating at a lower cost or with higher diagnostic precision. However, today’s radiology departments face many hurdles with less resources and less time than... Read more
A patient-centred approach to mammography
Head radiologist provides feedback on department’s three-year use of the Hologic Selenia® Dimensions® 3D Mammography™ System In an exclusive interview with HealthManagement.org, Dr. Annie Philippou Papoutsou explains how the implementation of Hologic’s Selenia® Dimensions® 3D Mammography™ System has helped radiologists to detect more cancers,... Read more
What is needed to ensure radiology and clinical oncology can support the NHS for another 70 years?
The National Health Service (NHS) was created to provide medical care for all, free at the point of use. Now 70 years old, it is a national treasure under intense strain, battling to provide the best modern medicine to an ever-growing, ageing UK population. Both radiology and clinical oncology are vital to the health service. Most patient diagnoses... Read more
White Papers and Case Studies
Computer-Aided Diagnosis for Breast Ultrasound
2016 23 Jul
Samsung Applies Deep Learning from Big Data in World-First The Samsung RS80A with Prestige premium ultrasound device now includes S-Detect™, which applies deep learning to breast lesion analysis using ultrasound. Background Breast ultrasound can be hard to read and interpret and the reader may experience fatigue and attention lapses.... Read more
Telemedicine – a new model for pre-hospital ultrasound?
2017 28 Nov
FUJIFILM SonoSite’s M-Turbo point-of-care (POC) ultrasound systems will soon be providing pre-hospital diagnostics across the Scottish Highlands as part of the innovative SatCare trial. This study aims to combine POC ultrasound and advanced communications to enable remote image interpretation and decision making for a range of time-critical conditions.... Read more
Regional Healthcare Initiatives in the UK: An Opportunity For Silo-Busting & Integrated Diagnostics
2017 02 May
Health authorities in the UK are developing regional initiatives to make significant improvement to health and care. The needs look beyond departmental and organizational boundaries, focusing on the needs of the local population.[1] (These initiatives are called STPs, sustainability and transformational plans). In this article, Chris Scarisbrick,... Read more
From Our Journals
“Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.”
The COmpetency-BAsed Training programme in Intensive Care for Europe and... Read more
New toolkit helps nurses use genomics for patient care
Resource available for all levels of genomics competency ... Read more
Medical Device Cybersecurity
WHEN WILL YOUR PACEMAKER BE HACKED ? In 2013, the Washington Post... Read more
Diagnostic imaging in sports medicine
Radiologists collaborate with sports physicians for optimal performance... Read more
The Recertification Process of a Chest Pain Unit (CPU)
With chest pain a leading reason for an emergency room visit, what is... Read more
Evidence-Based Care in the Intensive Care Unit
By taking the Hippocratic Oath, physicians commit to practising their... Read more
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