#RSNA14: “Getting Scans Faster” by Entering Erroneous Information Puts Patients at Risk
An Irish hospital that evaluated clinical information in electronic radiology requests found erroneous information in nearly half the electronic... Read more
#RSNA14: Improved Turnaround Time with Subspecialty Reporting
Introduction of subspecialised radiology reporting led to a 15 percent improvement in report turnaround time in one Swiss hospital, according... Read more
#RSNA14: Reducing Radiation Exposure: Shield CT Patients?
Providing shielding to patients undergoing computed tomography (CT) examinations reduces radiation exposure, offers a reasonable method, ensures... Read more
#RSNA 14: Screening Dense Breasts: Connecticut Experience
As Connecticut was the first state in the USA to enact breast density legislation in 2009, radiologists there have had the opportunity to study... Read more
#RSNA14: Room for Improvement in Radiology Reports
Use colour, avoid all capital letters and be informative, was the message from radiation oncologist Lawrence B. Marks to his diagnostic radiology... Read more
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How to Manage Radiology Workflows Based on Facts?
The profitability and success of an imaging center depend on day-to-day management decisions. Who provides the facts for these decisions? Where is potential for improvement in the workflows? How high is the workload? How can it be ensured that risk factors are identified promptly and that targeted measures are derived? Radiology IT systems such... Read more
Can Web Applications Be Used Securely In The Healthcare Sector?
High protection goals such as confidentiality and integrity for medical data (including patient data) require the highest standards of information security not only since the GDPR came into force. While classic firewall technologies provide good protection at network level, a web application at a higher level must be able to withstand a whole bundle... Read more
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
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
Cross-Regional Medical Network Facilitates Patient Access to Diagnosis, Treatment Procedures
2020 30 Nov
As early as in 1959, the Clinic Dr. Hancken, which was founded 10 years before, concluded its first cooperation contract with the municipal clinic in Stade, Germany. Now in its third generation, the clinic closely combines outpatient with inpatient treatment, a trend-setting concept in healthcare today. According to their needs, patients are treated... Read more
The Benefits Of Improved Workflow And System Stability In Radiology
2020 24 Nov
Faced with the challenge of streamlining the workflow, managing documentation, and accounting within a single system and ensuring system stability, Merian Iselin Clinic in Basel, Switzerland, opted for the Radiology Information System (RIS) from medavis . Only to find that the medavis solution actually had a lot more to offer. The Merian Iselin... Read more
From Our Journals
Establishing a relationship of trust and care
The chaplain is a resource of ethically competent support and a compassionate Read more
Clinical audit: the pilot Eurosafe Imaging Star project
Lessons learned from using the European Society of Radiology clinical... Read more
Cardiac Arrest Management
The treatment of cardiac arrest has made significant progress over the... Read more
Patient Communication in Radiology - Learning From COVID-19 Experience
Nothing will be the same after the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19... Read more
Sleep Deprivation and Fatigue Management in the Intensive Care Unit
The impact of sleep deprivation and fatigue on patients and staff in... Read more
Surgical Template Design and Guided Surgery with Virtual Reality in Medicine
Summary: Computer scientists in Pisa are developing Virtual Reality... 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...
Vevo MD
Ultrasound System
THE VEVO MD IS THE WORLD’S FIRST ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY ULTRASOUND SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR CLINICAL USE WITH FREQUENCIES UP TO 70 MHz. This groundbreaking technology opens up new possibilities for medical imaging that have never been seen before. Whether...
Brevera® Breast Biopsy System
A breakthrough in biopsy efficiency The Brevera system streamlines the entire breast biopsy process from start to finish – with real-time imaging for instant verification and automated post-biopsy specimen handling. This has the potential to...
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...
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....