CT Evaluation of Pulmonary Embolism: Optimising Imaging Quality
In the computerised tomography (CT) evaluation of acute pulmonary embolism, an individualised contrast protocol can provide comparable vascular... Read more
Study: Correlation between Density, Cancer in Other Breast
A new study published in the journal Cancer indicates that breast cancer patients with dense breast tissue have almost a two-fold increased risk... Read more
Occupational Back & Neck Pain and the Interventional Radiologist
There is growing evidence to support the link between neck and back pain and working as an interventional radiologist. Thus, it's important for... Read more
When Time is of the Essence
Point-of-care ultrasound systems were originally designed for military applications, dealing with emergencies in a battlefield setting, and it... Read more
Small Number of Smokers Get Screened for Lung Cancer
A study by the American Cancer Society shows that lung cancer screening rates remained very low and unchanged among current and former smokers... Read more
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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
High Time for Shift to a Better Model of Radiology
For the Russian state-based public healthcare system, the concept of value-based imaging could be regarded as a new one. So far it is sill mostly based on reimbursement according to volume of radiological services. But this situation has to be changed rapidly. During the last years our government has taken a course to promote preventive and high-technology... 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
Management of Acute Ischaemic Stroke
Defining the Role of the Intensive Care UnitThis review article aims to... Read more
Update on Intra-Abdominal Hypertension
Knowledge of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment... Read more
Award-Winning Diabetes Clinic with VBHC Approach
Diabeter explains how a focus on best outcomes leads to cost reductions... Read more
The Inevitable Rise of Outpatient Imaging Centres
Countries around the world have different relationships to advanced diagnostic... Read more
André Heinz
Global Head of Human Resources – Siemens HealthineersBe passionate about... Read more
Intensive Care in Tunisia
According to the World Bank classification, Tunisia is considered a lower... Read more
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