MRI-Guided Ultrasound to Treat Tremor Gets OK From FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to a focused ultrasound device that uses magnetic resonance (MR) images... Read more
NSNs in Lung Cancer Can Be Managed With Annual CT Scan
New research seems to support findings that lung cancers that appear as non-solid nodules (NSNs) have a slow-moving course and can be managed... Read more
Imaging Technique to Identify Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients
Scientists in the UK have used an imaging technique, that can accurately measure the distance between two protein molecules, as a new way to... Read more
Parkinsonism Risk From Gadolinium-Enhanced MRIs 'Insignificant'
A study of about 247,000 elderly patients who were subject to gadolinium-enhanced MRIs has shown that there was no significant association... Read more
If Only They Had CT Scans… 69 Mln Years Ago
Just like a scene out of the blockbuster Jurassic Park films, researchers have used advanced imaging equipment to identify a facial tumour... Read more
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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
3 Must Attend Conferences in 2017 for Imaging
2017 will see the inauguration of several imaging conferences around the world. Clinicians, managers and leading experts are gathering at different events in Europe and beyond to discuss and highlight current issues in imaging and radiology. HealthManagement.org has picked the top three must-attend conferences taking place this year…European Congress... Read more
New Software for Fast and Accurate Interpretation in Radiology
The new software, Tracking Equilibrium and Nonequilibrium shifts in Data (TREND), can quickly analyse a series of images such as CT, MRI, ultrasound or any video from scientific equipment of all kinds. Steven R. Van Doren, Professor of Biochemistry at University of Missouri answered our questions about this exciting new development.1. TREND is a... 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
Precision in the Fight Against the Global Cancer Problem
Precision in medicine is a popular notion: precision to target an individual,... Read more
ESGAR Consensus Statement on Liver MR Imaging
Clinical Use of Liver-Specific Contrast Agents The European Society of... Read more
Monitoring Peripheral Circulation
Even though systemic haemodynamic variables may be normalised, there could... Read more
Vodcasting
The Story Behind Cappucino With Claudio Ronco Video on demand (VOD) is... Read more
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Organisational Development: Achieving Change
A wanderer asks a woodcutter in the forest the way. The woodcutter says... Read more
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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,...
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The iViz is a lightweight Point Of Care (POC) ultrasound solution, specifically designed for emerging sub-segments where there is need for a highly accessible and mobile solution that is capable throughout key areas of the patient care path. The iViz...
