Breast Density Better Predicts Breast Cancer Risk
According to a new study from UVA Cancer Center, breast density can help better predict women's risk for breast cancer. The study was presented during... Read more
Microwave Imaging: Better, Safer, Cheaper
New research suggests that a cheaper, better and safer way to look for signs of breast cancer may be with microwaves. Neil Epstein, a... Read more
New Centres to Offer Digital Autopsies in UK
Digital autopsies are set to become an increasingly common practice across parts of the UK with the opening of more new facilities providing... Read more
#RSNA14: CT: New System Detects Anomalous Radiation Exposure in Context
A radiation exposure extraction engine that detects anomalous radiation events has been developed. Ronald Summers, MD, PhD, of iCAD, presented... Read more
#RSNA14: Role of Adjunct Whole Breast Ultrasound After NY Breast Density Law
A session on breast ultrasound at the 2014 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago (30 November-4 December) heard... Read more
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The Hologic SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Introduces Exceptional Image Quality and Practical Benefits
Radiologist Dr Georgia Spear of NorthShore Medical Group The Hologic’s SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Ultrasound System brings radiologists a new generation of ultrasound technology. At times, mammographic findings turn out very subtle. Ultrasounds enhance the detection of these findings, thus improving the accuracy of diagnosis.... Read more
The Hologic SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Ultrasound System – Uses and Benefits
Dr Amy Patel, Breast Radiologist and Medical Director, Breast Care Center, Liberty Hospital The Hologic SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Ultrasound System improves diagnostic confidence because of lesion conspicuity and a wide expanse of shades of grey that is not found in other ultrasound units. It is very important to accurately know what one sees... Read more
Biopsy With the Hologic Brevera
Dr. med. Bettina Wolfgarten, Specialist in radiology, Wolfgarten Radiology, Bonn Germany Views and opinions expressed here in by third parties alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Hologic. A biopsy with the Brevera is like the lights suddenly going on when you're driving in a tunnel. It makes a huge difference to actually... Read more
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Computer-Aided Diagnosis for Breast Ultrasound
2023 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
Expert Insights: A Closer Look at HiFR-CEUS in Liver Diagnosis
2023 01 Jun
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is already recognized as having a high diagnostic value in the examination of the liver. Recent technological advances promise to further improve the image quality of CEUS, with the potential to provide performance characteristics equivalent to other imaging modalities such as CT or MRI. Such an advance is the... Read more
Hybrid Learning
2022 26 May
The next step in transforming medical education What drives the change in education? The COVID-19 pandemic has driven digitalization in every aspect of our lives. In our professional lives, we all got used to working and collaborating remotely – and by now, everyone has become an expert in video conferencing. In the entire educational sector,... Read more
A patient-centred approach to mammography
2018 22 Sep
Head radiologist provides feedback on department’s three-year use of the Hologic Selenia® Dimensions® 3D Mammography™ System In an exclusive interview with HealthManagement, Dr. Annie Philippou Papoutsou explains how the implementation of Hologic’s Selenia® Dimensions® 3D Mammography™ System has helped radiologists to detect more cancers,... Read more
How can radiologists adapt to the knowledge age?
2018 22 Sep
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the talk of the radiology world. While AI is unlikely to replace the radiologist, better adaptation in healthcare to new technology is needed. In this interview with HealthManagement, Paul Chang, Professor of Radiology at the University of Chicago, explains the importance of human-machine cybernetic harmony.... Read more
Clinical diagnostic reference levels in medical imaging
2018 22 Sep
An introduction to the European study on clinical DRLs for x-ray medical imaging (EUCLID). The EUCLID project was launched by the European Commission to collect data needed for the establishment of DRLs for the most important x-ray imaging tasks, from the perspective of radiation protection, and to specify up-to-date DRLs for these clinical... Read more
Successful quality management system in a radiology department
2018 22 Sep
Basic components of effective performance improvement programmes include patient safety, process improvement, customer service, professional staff assessment, and education, each of which requires strategies for implementing continuous programmes to monitor performance, analyse data, implement change, and meet regulatory requirements.... Read more
Follow-up breast cancer imaging widely variable, U.S. study finds
2018 22 Sep
No consensus on surveillance imaging after treatment. Geography affects what post-treatment imaging women with low-risk breast cancer receive in the United States. A study that analysed follow-up imaging received by women with non-metastatic breast cancer found wide variation across the United States. Of concern was that many low-risk... Read more
From Our Journals
A Services Readiness Levels Stage Model: A Roadmap
Help with digitisation of healthcare needs a focus on service innovation... Read more
Emergency Intraosseous Access: Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Possibilities and Limitations
The intraosseous needle is an essential tool in emergency settings when... Read more
Beth Boynton
Confident Voices in Health Care Boston, USA Medical improv... Read more
What a difference a drug makes?
Asking why the patient needs to be sedated is as important as the choice... Read more
Reinventing breast tomosynthesis
E x p a n d i ng L e a d e r s h i p... Read more
COVID-19: PENTAX Medical Talks Supporting Improved Patient Outcomes
How is COVID-19 affecting patient management? Due... Read more
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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,...
Affirm® Breast Biopsy Guidance System
About the Affirm® breast biopsy guidance system Our passion to offer innovative interventional tools that advance breast health fueled the development of the Affirm breast biopsy guidance system. This simple add-on to any Hologic 3D Mammography™-capable...
uDR 780i pro
Fully Automatic Ceiling-mounted DR
Our DR system is equipped with uVision remote technology, which integrates the virtual detector profile, remote collimation and stitching range adjustment functionalities. United Imaging is leading X-ray imaging into a new era by enabling cross-room...
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...
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...