More Precise Lung Cancer Imaging, Radiation Results
To improve precision of lung cancer imaging, researchers have developed a new technique that uses mathematical modelling to capture images of... Read more
Ruling out CT for Minor Head Trauma
Combinations of history and physical examination features in clinical decision rules can identify patients with minor head trauma at low risk... Read more
Study: US Breast Cancer Detection Rate Comparable to Mammography
A new study shows that breast cancer detection rate with ultrasound (US) is comparable with mammography, with a greater proportion of invasive... Read more
Spectral CT Transforms Shades of Grey
Radiographic images, such as x-rays, mammograms and computed tomography (CT), help detect diseases like cancer in its early stages when treatment... Read more
Lower Dose, Lower Contrast Possible for CTA Scans
A CTA scan (a scan of the arteries) can be performed with a contrast medium volume reduction of up to 75 percent and up to 50 percent reduction... Read more
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Addressing Tomorrow’s Radiology Workflow & Workforce Issues with Today’s Technology
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, accounting for one in four annual cancer cases world wide 1 In Europe alone, 576,337 women were diagnosed with the disease in the year 2020 2 Breast cancer can have devastating effects on patients and the people around them, as the disease kills more European women than any other cancer.... Read more
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
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
Early Human Resources Involvement In M&A Essential For Success
With Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity at a high in healthcare... Read more
The patient, the whole patient and nothing but the patient
The patient, the whole patient and nothing but the patient.... Read more
“Help! My Patient Has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy”
How should you handle a chronic ventilator user admitted to your ICU with... Read more
Advances in source control in patients with sepsis and septic shock
In the past decades there have been significant advances in the... Read more
Kimberley Applegate
1. What are your key areas of interest and research? Quality, safety... Read more
Introduction
The intensive care unit (ICU) is a complex environment, due to the surroundings Read more
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Trident® Specimen Radiography System
Remarkable image quality, right at the point of care. The Trident system revolutionizes breast tissue imaging by incorporating a micro-focused tube, unique specimen image processing algorithms and amorphous selenium direct digital detector. The...
BiopSee
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BioZorb® 3D Bioabsorbable Marker
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APERTO Lucent
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Affirm® Breast Biopsy Guidance System
About the Affirm® breast biopsy guidance system Our passion to offer innovative interventional tools that advance breast health fueled the development of the Affirm breast biopsy guidance system. This simple add-on to any Hologic 3D Mammography™-capable...