ECR2016: Rise In Thymic Tumour Patients In Japan Calls For More MRI
The number of thymic tumour patients is increasing rapidly in Japan because of the abundance of computed tomography (CT) scanners in... Read more
CT Scans At NYU Detect Fractures Even At Ultra Low-Dose Levels
Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center are reporting in a new study that they successfully performed CT scans for joint fractures... Read more
ECR2016: Gadolinium Contrast Agent Safety: Facts and Myths
Over the past 25 years, gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) have been recognised to have exceptional safety profiles with minimal... Read more
Family Tree Can Lead to Timely Screening of At-Risk Patients
Mapping a patient’s family tree could identify additional risks and drive patients to more timely screenings as most doctors and nurses... Read more
ECR2016: MRT Helps Assess Cancer Risk In High Density Breasts
Researchers in Austria have developed a method for the precise measurement of breast density using magnetic resonance tomography (MRT)... Read more
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COVID-19: A South African Radiology Perspective in 2021
In February 2020, news started filtering slowly through the media about a fast-spreading virus in China. Within a month it hit South Africa, and the President Cyril Ramaphosa and his team had the unenviable task to warn and educate all citizens about the impending virus. Their initial addresses to the nation was of doom and gloom and instant lockdown... Read more
How To Address Resource Shortage In Radiology?
Shortage of skilled manpower is a widespread fact and has indeed not spared radiology. If you are looking into details why radiological manpower is missing, you will find different reasons for it. · Radiology seems not to be that attractive anymore for young doctors · Further, radiology itself gets more and more complex and the ongoing specialization... Read more
How to Manage Radiology Workflows Based on Facts?
The profitability and success of an imaging center depend on day-to-day management decisions. Who provides the facts for these decisions? Where is potential for improvement in the workflows? How high is the workload? How can it be ensured that risk factors are identified promptly and that targeted measures are derived? Radiology IT systems such... 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
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
From Hydroxychloroquine and Remdesivir to Plasma Administration
Clinicians are faced with a serious disease with no effective therapy.... Read more
Sustainability in Hospital Design
AWARD-WINNING ZULEKHA HOSPITALS OFFERS INSIGHTS INTO SUCCESSFUL PROJECT... Read more
COVID-19 Care Continuum
Think back to January 1, 2020. Can you even remember what the outlook... Read more
Guest Editorial
Patient Power We hear often about patient-centred care and patient involvemen Read more
The evolution of left ventricular assist devices
Cutting-edge therapy at a high price Left ventricular assist devices... Read more
B·R·A·H·M·S PCT: A Valuable Tool for Bacterial Coinfection Risk Assessment
Procalcitonin – A Critical Biomarker Procalcitonin (PCT) is a member... Read more
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SmartCurve™
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...
SCENARIA View
Superb Low Dose CT SCENARIA View continues its evolution for doctors, operators and patients, driving you ahead with a superb low dose CT. Hitachi’s Intelli IPV technology with Visual Modeling enables both, significant noise and dose...
SonoSite X-Porte
Extreme Definition Imaging (XDI™)
Introducing a new chapter in ultrasound visualization technology. X-Porte was developed from the ground up to incorporate a breakthrough, proprietary beam-forming technology: XDI (Extreme Definition Imaging). This signal analysis algorithm shapes...
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...
Education
We recognize that the best chance any patient has at getting better is a clinician at their bedside with all the right answers and the confidence to act. SonoSite education and training is the industry standard – no other point-of-care ultrasound manufacturer...