MRI detects abdominal pregnancy better than ultrasonography
Abdominal pregnancy is a rare type of ectopic pregnancy that is potentially life-threatening for both the mother and foetus. This dangerous... Read more
HCC liver cancer diagnosis in China: imaging cost and quality
New research indicates that an MRI technique, gadolinium ethoxybenzyl diethylenetriamine magnetic resonance imaging (Gd-EOB-DTPA-MRI), is the... Read more
Measuring exposure of workers in MRI environment
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facilities are important sources of multiple exposure to electromagnetic fields for both patients and healthcare... Read more
Radiologists and urologists favour structured prostate MRI reporting
A survey of predominantly North American radiologists involved in prostate MRI interpretation and urologists involved in prostate cancer management... Read more
Screening and treatment advances help reduce breast cancer mortality
A simulation modelling study projecting trends in breast cancer mortality rates among U.S. women reveals these key findings: decreases in overall... Read more
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What does the competitive landscape for your areas of specialisation look like?
What are the factors that drive innovation and change? AI in radiology is at a crossroads. This crossroads represents a common fork in the path across all industries in which the technology is moving beyond the hype, separating the strongest solutions from those that eventually wane. Given this context, the AI-medical imaging... Read more
#ECR2019: Impact of AI on medical imaging access
Noninvasive MRI digital physical exam provides a Whole Body approach for personalised health. The scarcity of radiologic expertise and resources (hardware, personnel, quality, and other radiology services) impacts up to 4.7 billion people worldwide. Unfortunately, two-thirds of the world's population has no access to basic radiologic... Read more
#pinksocks changing the world with gifting
HealthManagement.org talks with # pinksocks founder Nick Adkins about the fascinating movement that started in healthcare and is spreading like wildfire in all industries- activating people to connect by sharing each other’s stories with compassion and empathy to work together. # pinksocks is a community united in changing the world from... 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
Spreading Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Across Northern Spain
2019 19 Dec
The rapid scanning and dynamic imaging capabilities offered by point-of-care ultrasound make it an invaluable tool for emergency medicine. Dr Enrique Ortiz Villacian (from Emergency Services at Donostia University Hospital in San Sebastián) and Dr Juajo Zafra Sanchez (from the Emergency Unit at San Eloy Hospital in Barakaldo) discussed the role ultrasound... Read more
Peterborough City Hospital One for all – standardising medical equipment
2019 26 Jul
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is widely used in hospitals across the country. However, as these systems are often shared between departments, and consultants may work at more than one hospital within a trust, there is a clear advantage to choosing instruments from a single supplier wherever possible. Jim McWilliams, Associate Director for Technical... Read more
From Our Journals
Paul Chang
Professor of Radiology Vice Chair, Radiology Informatics Medical Director,... Read more
A systems perspective on collaborative care delivery
For collaborative care delivery to be a driver of healthcare transformati Read more
Benefits of CRM education and simulation in intensive care and emergency medicine
First developed in aviation, CRM education facilitates prevention of... Read more
Optimising patient-ventilator synchronisation
Dr. Lluís Blanch, Dr. Jean-Michel Arnal and Prof. Francesco Mojoli... Read more
Award-winning new doctors’ assistants freeing time in acute NHS hospitals
P i l o t r e d u c e s d o c t or o... Read more
Use Patient Safety to Improve Your Bottom Line
Summary: A culture of safety not only protects the patient from... Read more
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SonoSite X-Porte
Extreme Definition Imaging (XDI™)
Introducing a new chapter in ultrasound visualization technology. X-Porte was developed from the ground up to incorporate a breakthrough, proprietary beam-forming technology: XDI (Extreme Definition Imaging). This signal analysis algorithm shapes...
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...
BioZorb® 3D Bioabsorbable Marker
BioZorb® 3D Bioabsorbable Marker The BioZorb® is a 3D implantable marker that consists of a spiral, bioabsorbable framework embedded with 6 permanent, titanium clips designed to precisely mark your surgical excision site. Designed to improve outcomes...
OASIS™ - 1.2T MR System
Open high-field efficiency with patient-centric architecture OASIS™ is a new generation of MR systems, providing a high degree of diagnostic confidence and extraordinary patient comfort. With this unique scanner, Hitachi combines best high-field performance...
Trident® Specimen Radiography System
Remarkable image quality, right at the point of care. The Trident system revolutionizes breast tissue imaging by incorporating a micro-focused tube, unique specimen image processing algorithms and amorphous selenium direct digital detector. The...