Social Media and Quality Improvement in Radiology
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiologists demonstrates the ability that social media offers us to form a cohesive... Read more
Representativeness of Women in Leadership Roles in Medicine
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology explores the issue of low representativeness of women in leadership... Read more
BIR Response to the Announcement of an Increase in Spending by NHS on Radiotherapy Treatment
The BIR welcomes the announcement that the NHS is to spend £130 million on linear accelerator equipment (Linacs) to treat cancer, especially... Read more
DTI Reveals Brain Network Disruption in Children with PTSD
A study appearing in the journal Radiology has revealed that children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience disruptions in the... Read more
Insomnia Affects Activity in Specific Brain Regions
According to a study published in the journal SLEEP by Kay and colleagues, specific brain regions show altered patterns of activity... Read more
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New Imaging Solutions From Canon During COVID-19
We are all experiencing challenging times due to the coronavirus, which is still spreading around the world. Canon Medical Systems also had to adjust to the situation so that we can continue to provide high quality support to our customers and partners, so they can provide the best care possible to those who need it the most: the patients. The company... Read more
What does the competitive landscape for your areas of specialisation look like?
What are the factors that drive innovation and change? AI in radiology is at a crossroads. This crossroads represents a common fork in the path across all industries in which the technology is moving beyond the hype, separating the strongest solutions from those that eventually wane. Given this context, the AI-medical imaging... Read more
#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 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
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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
Private German Radiology Practice Improves Workflow and Speeds Breast Cancer Diagnostics
2020 19 May
“ iCAD ’s ProFound AI ™ solution has had a significant impact on our workflow. We are able to immediately react if we see something suspicious in a scan alleviating anxiety for our patients. Using the solution will allow us to expand DBT beyond diagnosis because it enables our radiologists to read as many tomosynthesis cases as we... Read more
Swedish-American Hospital Adopts PowerLook® Density Assessment
2020 19 May
“Installing PowerLook ® Density Assessment has helped improve the workflow of our department and also in the education of our patients about the importance of knowing your breast density,” Adrea Bennett, Center for Women Supervisor, Swedish-American Hospital Summary Swedish-American Hospital (SAH), a division of UW Health,... Read more
From Our Journals
Pre-packed Critical Care Drug Pouch for Acute Patient Care
Human factors are significant contributors to drug error. To overcome... Read more
Making critical care education BASIC: a collaborative approach to training
This article highlights the key current challenges of intensive care... Read more
Clinical Benefits of Rapid Pathogen Testing with PCR/ESI-MS
Dr. Mark Wilks, Clinical Scientist, Microbiology at Barts Health NHS... Read more
Humanizing the ICU experience with enhanced communication
Avicenne ICU’s initiative. Decisions to limit therapy (DTLT)... Read more
The R-Evolution in Laboratory Medicine: The Need for a New Medical Paradigm
The EuroMedLab Congress this year aims to offer insight into the direction... Read more
Point-of-Care US: A New Service Delivery Model
Medical care in the Netherlands is organised through a gatekeeper, the... Read more
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ARIETTA 850 SE
The Next Evolution in Ultrasound, designed for high expectations ARIETTA 850 SE ultrasound platform responds to high expectations to answer the ever increasing demands of medical professionals. ARIETTA 850 SE’s fundamental performance has been...
SonoSite iViz
The iViz is a lightweight Point Of Care (POC) ultrasound solution, specifically designed for emerging sub-segments where there is need for a highly accessible and mobile solution that is capable throughout key areas of the patient care path. The iViz...
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Breast Stabilization System
Transform the breast imaging patient experience The SmartCurve system provides a curved compression surface that offers a more comfortable patient experience without compromising image quality, exam time, dose or workflow.1 The SmartCurve system is...