New CT Programme for Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Intermountain Medical Center's (Utah, USA) new lung cancer screening programme that uses CT technology provides long-time smokers and past smokers... Read more
MRI/NIRST Method Improves Specificity in Breast Cancer Imaging
A new breast exam that uses MRI and Near Infrared Spectral Tomography (NIRST) is feasible and more accurate than MRI alone, according to researchers... Read more
Breast Cancer Routinely Overdiagnosed in Norway
Norway's Breast Cancer Screening Programme has come under closer scrutiny following new research showing that the screening results in overdiagnosis... Read more
Imaging Could Improve Treatment of COPD Patients
An imaging study in Canada has found that MRI and CT could help explain the symptoms and exercise capabilities of people with mild-to-moderate... Read more
Screening Mammography: More Small Cancers Suggest Overdiagnosis
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that screening mammography was associated with increased diagnosis of small cancers,... Read more
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Patient Safety in Endoscopy – The Podcast
Increasing collaboration between health care providers and the medical industry is proven to be beneficial as it continues to pave the way for innovative technologies. By bringing expert opinions to the table, we can explore patient safety and infection prevention, discussing what can further be done to improve the endoscopic field. Sparked... Read more
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
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
Urban Health and Wellbeing in the Contemporary City
This paper explores and debates the intricate connection between our... Read more
Emergency pre-hospital care challenges: Greece
The ongoing economic crisis in Greece and inflow of refugees has led... Read more
German Nurse in UK: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
One of the pillars globalisation stands upon is free movement of... Read more
New Management Pathways in Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Summary: A presentation of a case study in light of the updated ESC... Read more
Paediatrics
It is never easy when children are in the hospital. And it is even more... Read more
Cancer patients in the intensive care unit
Recent advances and new challenges. It has been thought for years... Read more
Highlighted Products
Viera™
Portable Breast Ultrasound System
Image accuracy in hand The first wireless, handheld breast ultrasound with exceptional breast image quality. Delivers accurate diagnostic images at the point of care. Ideal for quick diagnostic looks, visual confirmations, interventional procedures,...
3Dimensions™ Mammography System
Breast Tomosynthesis
A better 3D™ breast screening experience – for everyone. The new 3Dimensions™ system is designed to provide higher quality 3D™ images for radiologists, a more comfortable mammography experience for patients and enhanced workflow for technologists....
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...
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...