Fat in Organs and Blood May Increase Risk of Osteoporosis
Excess fat around the stomach has recently been identified as a risk factor for bone loss. A new study has shown that excess liver and muscle... Read more
Screening for Lung Cancer: The NELSON study
A recently published article in JBR-BTR details the Dutch NELSON trial, which is the first randomised lung cancer screening trial in which pulmonary... Read more
Global Market for Medical Imaging Devices to Top US$49bn by 2020
The global market for medical imaging devices, estimated at US$30.2 billion in 2013 and forecast to be US$32.3 billion in 2014, is projected... Read more
Even Expert Mammographers Can Miss Breast Cancer Cases
A recently published study in PLOS has found that breast cancers can be missed even by expert mammographers. Visual search experiments have... Read more
Agfa Releases new Direct Radiography detector
Agfa has launched its newest Direct Radiography (DR) detector, the DX-D 35C, an 11x14 inch sized wireless panel which will be on display at AHRA... Read more
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What are the most promising advances in ultrasound technology for clinical practice?
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in clinical practice hasn’t fully completed its cycle of development. Though we have been working on it for over 20 years, it’s entering into a new phase. The most exciting is the paediatric application of CEUS, with recent regulatory approval for certain use. The European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound... Read more
doRadiology apps review
App Name Do Radiology Description This is a series of radiology apps. The creators of the apps describe them as ‘Dynamic, immersive radiology environment’. The topics covered are: MR imaging in prostate cancerNeuroradiology imaging in stroke Fundamentals in thoracic imagingThoracic imaging – a primer for physicians Dynamic approach to... Read more
How is the British Institute of Radiology Meeting the Challenges of Today's Healthcare Environment
The most significant challenge facing any membership organisation is how to stay relevant in today's healthcare world of free information and high clinical workloads and pressures. This is exacerbated by increasing specialisation and the need to stay abreast of developments in a fast-changing medical world. Examples of the increased complexity of imaging and... Read more
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Computer-Aided Diagnosis for Breast Ultrasound
2016 23 Jul
Samsung Applies Deep Learning from Big Data in World-FirstThe 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. Computer-aided diagnosis... 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, Sectra... Read more
Breaking Down Silos: Delivering True Clinical Value From a VNA
2017 09 Feb
The vendor neutral archive offers one of the best opportunities to join together imaging and other valuable data from across diagnostic modalities, to the entire hospital and beyond. How can we ensure the underpinning technology works for everyone’s needs? Sectra’s Chris Scarisbrick explores.Why we need a VNA—joining up diagnostics across the enterpriseImaging... Read more
From Our Journals
Treatment of trauma-induced coagulopathy with factor concentrates
RETIC study Presents results of the RETIC study that compared treatment of... Read more
Guest Editorial
CancerIn 17 countries of the European Union, cancer has overtaken car... Read more
Opportunities to Build a Better Care Continuum: From Global to Local
For staff working at the sharp edge of health services, whether in a h... Read more
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Immunocompromised Patients with ARDS
Improved Outcomes of Immunocompromised Patients Admitted to the ICU Im... Read more
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The Future of ICU Prediction Scores in the Era of 'Big Data'
Fuelled by the growth in electronic medical record (EMR) adoption, the... Read more
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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 X-Porte's...
TE7 Touch Screen Ultrasound System
The TE7 touch screen ultrasound system is designed to provide superior quality imaging for rapid patient-care decisions. Intuitive gesture controls and efficient focused point-of-care exams minimize the user learning curve, with no need to navigate a...
3Dimensions™ Mammography System
Breast Tomosynthesis
The new 3Dimensions™ Mammography System matches the unrivaled performance of our 3D Mammography™ exam, which is more accurate than conventional 2D mammograms, detecting 20-65% more invasive breast cancers.Breakthrough improvements transform the patient...
M9 Hand-Carried Ultrasound System
Based on Mindray's new generation ultrasound platform, mQuadro, M9 has raised the industry standards to an all new level. Advanced signal transmission and reception processors provide highly sensitive and accurate echo detection. Innovative transducer...
hipEOS
The scope of Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) has expanded considerably in recent years to include younger, more active patients. The surgical objectives have evolved from merely relieving pain to restoring full function.7 hipEOS is used to plan a primary,...