ECR 2014: Radiology Opportunities and Threats
Radiology's visibility is a hot topic of discussion these days, and a well-attended Professional Challenges session looked at opportunities... Read more
ECR 2014: Hitachi Aloka Medical Unveils Arietta Ultrasound Brand
Hitachi Aloka Medical today launched the new brand ARIETTA with two ultrasound products the ARIETTA 70 and ARIETTA 60, at the European Congress... Read more
ECR 2014: EuroSafe Imaging Campaign Launches
The EuroSafe Imaging campaign, launched at ECR by the European Society of Radiology (ESR), will support and strengthen medical radiation protection... Read more
ECR 2014: COCIR Supports Eurosafe Imaging Campaign: Working Together For Patient Safety
COCIR has welcomed the EuroSafe Imaging campaign launch, whose main objective is patient and healthcare worker safety. A European Society... Read more
ECR 2014: Siemens Presents New 16-slice CT Scanner Somatom Scope
All-round CT for clinical routine Total cost of ownership up to 35% lower than with previous model Available in two configurations... Read more
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Can we put true value back into radiology?
The radiology department has transformed from a unit of collaboration to one that focuses on interpretation, and in order to regain past values, an efficient harmony between IT and humans needs to be achieved. As radiologists we have to be valued for not just interpreting images. I have been around the world giving talks, and I seen radiology... Read more
Why we do need to humanize radiology?
Humanizing radiology should be not a fashion but a way to rethink the profession of the radiologist instead. It represents not only a challenge but also an opportunity to redefine the role of the diagnostic radiologist as a physician primarily in the continuum of caring for patients. From my point of view, there are great reasons to humanize... Read more
Radiomics in magnetic resonance imaging: the need for standardisation
Radiomics is a hot topic in radiology. A steadily increasing number of researchers across the globe is engaging in radiomics and applying it to a large number of imaging data. “Radiomics” means the extraction of a large number of quantitative imaging features from routinely acquired imaging data (e.g, x-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET) in order to... 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
Telemedicine – a new model for pre-hospital ultrasound?
2017 28 Nov
FUJIFILM SonoSite’s M-Turbo point-of-care (POC) ultrasound systems will soon be providing pre-hospital diagnostics across the Scottish Highlands as part of the innovative SatCare trial. This study aims to combine POC ultrasound and advanced communications to enable remote image interpretation and decision making for a range of time-critical conditions.... Read more
Regional Healthcare Initiatives in the UK: An Opportunity For Silo-Busting & Integrated Diagnostics
2017 02 May
Health authorities in the UK are developing regional initiatives to make significant improvement to health and care. The needs look beyond departmental and organizational boundaries, focusing on the needs of the local population.[1] (These initiatives are called STPs, sustainability and transformational plans). In this article, Chris Scarisbrick,... Read more
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Future Leaders: What Healthcare Needs For Cybersecurity Risks
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Trump on Drugs: Part 1
A hundred days into the Trump administration, don't expect the vaunted... Read more
Ayushman Bharat - India's National Health Protection Mission
Effective implementation of Ayushman Bharat - India’s National Health... Read more
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Infection
The ICU Response Infection with the Middle East respiratory syndrome... Read more
The Future of Image Guided Therapy
The possibilities for the future of minimally invasive... Read more
Global medical device security testing labs launched
A new initiative that will improve medical device security and facilitate... Read more
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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...
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...
Sectra Digital Pathology
Sectra provides a complete solution for primary diagnostics in pathology. The solution includes archiving and storage solutions together with high-end review workstations. It allows pathologists to make their diagnoses and reports with higher precision...
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UGPIV Barrier and Securement
UltraDrape is an innovative dressing designed for use during Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous (UGPIV) that provides dual-action barrier and securement in one.
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...