BIR Response to RCC's Paediatric Imaging Audit
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) issued the following statement in response to the Royal College of Radiologists’ national audit of... Read more
Treatment Delay for Lung Cancer Patients
According to researchers, patients suspected of having lung cancer may wait too long to receive treatment, and too many patients skip vital diagnostic... Read more
MRI Technology Deals With Helium Shortage
As helium gas used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners is increasingly becoming scarce, a UK-based medical imaging vendor continues... Read more
Cardiovascular Risk Factors May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
An imaging study shows that specific cardiovascular risk factors, such as alcohol use, smoking, obesity and diabetes, correlate with smaller... Read more
Is that Scan (Song) Really Necessary?
As the concept of “Choosing Wisely” travels the world (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK), one Canadian professor... 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
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
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
Implementation of a revised trauma management protocol
Goal-directed therapy of coagulopathy is recommended for trauma patients.... Read more
Virtual Consultations: Now or Never
Summary: The use of virtual consultation and telemedicine is expanding... Read more
Award-winning new doctors’ assistants freeing time in acute NHS hospitals
P i l o t r e d u c e s d o c t or o... Read more
Candida Spp. in the Respiratory Tract
A Real Causality With Worse Outcomes or Just a Marker of Severity? ... Read more
COVID-19 Global Response – Strengths, Weaknesses, Success and Failure
An overview of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic – the... Read more
Editorial - Improving Efficiency While Providing the Best Care
The growth and aging of global populations, the rising levels of chronic... Read more
Highlighted Products
SonoSite SII
The SonoSite SII features a new touchscreen user interface with a clinician-driven menu logic that adaptively adjusts to your imaging needs – “what you need, is what you see”. An embedded dual transducer connector allows you to quickly switch between...
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...
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...
SonoSite Edge II
The SonoSite EDGE II is a high-resolution, all-digital, 9.0-pound (4.1 kg) ultrasound system with a 12.1in. LED full-bleed glass display. The Edge II boosts improvements in cardiac and abdominal image quality through DirectClear Technology and a new...
ARIETTA 50LE
The next level in usability ARIETTA 50LE is the compact entry model of the ARIETTA series, inviting easy operation from beginners through experts, taking you to the ‘next level’. This ultrasound platform combines Carefree Workflow, Clear...