Light-Dimming MRI Safety Feature Trialled
MRI safety depends upon adequate screening for ferromagnetic material. An article published in Clinical Imaging describes the effectiveness of... Read more
MIR 2015: Learning Radiology Through Computer Games
Sitting through a “chalk and talk” lecture has long gone, but is “death by PowerPoint” any better? One research group at the University of Girona... Read more
Breast Screening in Germany - Few Well-Informed
Only one in three women participating in Germany’s mammography screening programme (MSP) for the first time is well-informed about it, according... Read more
ACR Releases New, Updated Appropriateness Criteria
The latest version of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria® has been released. The updated criteria help referring... Read more
Adding Ultrasound to Breast Screening Improves Detection
A large study in Japan finds improved rates of detection for breast cancer in women when ultrasound was added to standard mammography tests in... Read more
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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
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
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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
Radiology: The End of the Road?
Until very recently, radiology was looked upon very favourably by many... Read more
Radiation Dose: Communicating With Patients
Key Points• Radiology departments need to communicate with patients about... Read more
Radiology Education Goes Mobile: What's Changed?
Mobile devices are used by most students, residents and radiologists in... Read more
Optimising Nutrition With an Integrated Nutrition Module: Myth or Reality?
As a neurointensivist with a strong interest in nutritional support, I... Read more
Intensive Care Syndrome: Promoting Independence and Return to Employment (InS:PIRE)
A New Model for ICU Rehabilitation It is now well established that many... Read more
Trump on Drugs: Part 1
A hundred days into the Trump administration, don't expect the vaunted... Read more
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