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
MRI-Guided Method Improves Stem Cell Delivery Efficacy
Scientists at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, have developed a new minimally invasive interventional magnetic resonance... Read more
Imaging Biomarkers Roadmap: Bridging the Translational Gap
A paper published in Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology recommends a global standard for scanning biomarkers in cancer, in a move designed to... Read more
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An Epiphany from Inside the COVID-19 Crisis in the UK
The Lockdown May End, But Nursing Will Continue My dear readers it is time again for my monthly update: It has been two weeks now since we have some semblance of our lives back in the United Kingdom. Well, almost. All shops, cinemas, theatres, and concert halls are open. Also the UK has reopened for tourism, meaning people are allowed to enter... Read more
How Efficiency Gains in the Pathology Department may Impact the Breast Cancer Care Continuum
Thanks to early detection through routine breast screening as well as effective and efficient treatment, breast cancer patient survival rates have been increasing since 1989, especially for women under 50. 1 However, today Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, accounting for one in four annual cancer cases worldwide and kills... Read more
Building Resilience in Children during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has some potential positive outcomes, including opportunities to increase resilience in children. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in death and serious illness for millions of people. Frustratingly, many of these individuals suffered and died because mitigation efforts, which should have been sensible scientific discussions,... 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
3DQuorum™ Imaging Technology
2021 25 Feb
Improving radiologist performance through Artificial Intelligence and SmartSlices Brad Keller, Ph.D, Director, Clinical Research Breast Health, Hologic, Inc. Ashwini Kshirsagar, Ph.D, Chief Scientist, Clinical Solutions, Research and Development, Hologic, Inc. Andrew Smith, Ph.D., Vice President, Image Research Breast Health, Hologic. Inc.... Read more
Genius AI™ Detection for Breast Tomosynthesis
2021 24 Feb
Improving radiologist performance and workflow through deep learning AI applications. Ashwini Kshirsagar, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, Clinical Solutions, Research and Development, Hologic, Inc. Brad Keller, Ph.D., Director, Clinical and Scientific Affairs Breast Health, Hologic, Inc. Andrew Smith, Ph.D., Vice President, Image Research Breast Health,... Read more
From Our Journals
Lluís Donoso Bach
Editor-in-Chief Imaging, HealthManagement.org Professor of Radiology... Read more
Is Blockchain impacting the healthcare arena?
The Blockchain race in healthcare has yet to begin Supporters say... Read more
Behind closed doors – Point of Care Foundation
A recent Point of Care Foundation report provides insights into the pressures... Read more
Paediatrics
It is never easy when children are in the hospital. And it is even more... Read more
Save Lives by Focusing on Patient Safety
Summary: Preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death... Read more
The patient, the whole patient and nothing but the patient
The patient, the whole patient and nothing but the patient.... Read more
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ARIETTA 65
Expertly designed to optimize productivity ARIETTA 65 has been designed to perform quick and precise diagnosis in general imaging without compromising on productivity and workflow. This ultrasound platform combines productivity, enhanced tools...
OASIS™ - 1.2T MR System
Open high-field efficiency with patient-centric architecture OASIS™ is a new generation of MR systems, providing a high degree of diagnostic confidence and extraordinary patient comfort. With this unique scanner, Hitachi combines best high-field performance...
LISENDO 880 Ultrasound Platform
Redefining the Vision of Cardiovascular The LISENDO 880 is Hitachi’s premium 2D/4D diagnostic ultrasound solution for cardiologists in any clinical setting. The LISENDO 880 platform is redefining the vision for cardiac ultrasound by providing exceptional...
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...
Selenia® Dimensions® Mammography System
Better detection. Clinically superior. Low dose.** What if we could find breast cancers earlier? See lesions more clearly? Reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies? Questions like these inspired Hologic researchers and scientists to develop Hologic...