RSNA15: Gastric Artery Embolisation Shows Promise in Treating Obesity
An interventional radiology technique may be effective in treating obesity, according to the preliminary results of a study presented on Tuesday,... Read more
RSNA15: Parental Absence Affects Brain Development in Children
New research from China shows that children who have been left without direct parental care for extended periods of time have larger grey matter... Read more
RSNA15: Gaming Tech Creates Better X-Rays
Researchers have developed software for the Microsoft Kinect gaming console that measures body-part thickness and checks for motion, positioning... Read more
RSNA15: Mobile MRI Tracked Marathon Runners
An imaging study has identified cartilage regeneration in long-distance runners. Ultra-distance running places tremendous stress on the body... Read more
Canada Safe Imaging To Address Radiation Safety
Canada is the latest country to set up an initiative to address radiation safety, with the announcement of Canada Safe Imaging. A coalition of... 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
White Papers and Case Studies
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
Quality and Safety in Radiology: A Symbiotic Relationship
Political Background Safety and quality have been highlighted by the E... Read more
Personalised/ Precision Medicine
The progress towards, and potential of, personalised/ precision medicine... Read more
Point-of-Care US: A New Service Delivery Model
Medical care in the Netherlands is organised through a gatekeeper, the... Read more
Acute Brain Dysfunction During Critical Illness
Delirium (acute brain dysfunction) can be a complication of critical... Read more
Resuscitation in Resource-Poor Settings – A Southern Africa Experience
Worldwide, there are over 17 million cardiovascular deaths each year, and... Read more
Prehospital Care for Cardiac Arrest: How to Improve Outcome
More patient lives have been saved after OHCA in recent years, but the... Read more
Highlighted Products
Sectra PACS
Sectra PACS is designed for a high production environment with stability and usability in focus. Highlights include functions to speed up oncology workflows such as anatomical linking and support for reviewing complex multiparametric MRI studies such...
spineEOS
Due to the complex nature of the spine, surgeries may be particularly difficult and call for careful preparation for better outcomes. The spineEOS online software provides a 3D visualization of the patient’s spine in its current state as well as a literature-based,...
Education
We recognize that the best chance any patient has at getting better is a clinician at their bedside with all the right answers and the confidence to act. SonoSite education and training is the industry standard – no other point-of-care ultrasound manufacturer...
Sectra VNA
Sectra offers solutions for capturing, storing and accessing virtually all images, video, audio and documents. Sectra VNA allows you to consolidate image handling, while ensuring clinical workflow efficiency, growth management and business continuity...
