Radiologist QA by nonradiologists helps minimise biases
According to a new study, radiologist quality assurance (QA) conducted in line with tumour board workflow can enable efficient assessment... Read more
New 3D imaging technique could lead to improved arthritis treatment
Researchers in the UK have developed an algorithm to monitor the joints of patients with arthritis, which could change the way that the... Read more
New study confirms higher cancer rate in women with dense breasts
Women with mammographically dense breast tissue have higher recall and biopsy rates, as well as increased odds of screen-detected and interval... Read more
Can interventions reduce image ordering for low back pain in the ED?
Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint of people visiting the emergency department. As imaging of LBP has been identified as a key area... Read more
Amyloid PET improves evaluation of patients with cognitive impairment
A prospective diagnostic study provides a bridge between validating amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) in a research setting and... Read more
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COVID-19: A South African Radiology Perspective in 2021
In February 2020, news started filtering slowly through the media about a fast-spreading virus in China. Within a month it hit South Africa, and the President Cyril Ramaphosa and his team had the unenviable task to warn and educate all citizens about the impending virus. Their initial addresses to the nation was of doom and gloom and instant lockdown... Read more
How To Address Resource Shortage In Radiology?
Shortage of skilled manpower is a widespread fact and has indeed not spared radiology. If you are looking into details why radiological manpower is missing, you will find different reasons for it. · Radiology seems not to be that attractive anymore for young doctors · Further, radiology itself gets more and more complex and the ongoing specialization... Read more
How to Manage Radiology Workflows Based on Facts?
The profitability and success of an imaging center depend on day-to-day management decisions. Who provides the facts for these decisions? Where is potential for improvement in the workflows? How high is the workload? How can it be ensured that risk factors are identified promptly and that targeted measures are derived? Radiology IT systems such... Read more
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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
3DQuorum™ Imaging Technology
2021 25 Feb
Improving radiologist performance through Artificial Intelligence and SmartSlices Brad Keller, Ph.D, Director, Clinical Research Breast Health, Hologic, Inc. Ashwini Kshirsagar, Ph.D, Chief Scientist, Clinical Solutions, Research and Development, Hologic, Inc. Andrew Smith, Ph.D., Vice President, Image Research Breast Health, Hologic. Inc.... Read more
Genius AI™ Detection for Breast Tomosynthesis
2021 24 Feb
Improving radiologist performance and workflow through deep learning AI applications. Ashwini Kshirsagar, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, Clinical Solutions, Research and Development, Hologic, Inc. Brad Keller, Ph.D., Director, Clinical and Scientific Affairs Breast Health, Hologic, Inc. Andrew Smith, Ph.D., Vice President, Image Research Breast Health,... Read more
From Our Journals
Health Informatics – ‘Lost Tribe’ No More
An unexpected but positive development the COVID-19 crisis has brought... Read more
No More Ransom
There are two simple yet effective preventive measures that a public... Read more
The Night Falls in the ICU: Changing Realities for Patients, Relatives & Interdisciplinary Team
Night has fallen in the intensive care unit, and the medical team... Read more
Early Diagnosis and Prediction of Acute Kidney Injury
penKid – A Dynamic Inflammation-Independent Biomarker Of Kidney (Dys)function... Read more
Extravascular lung water as a target for intensive care
The paper highlights the present clinical rationale for extravascular... Read more
Reimagining Healthcare: A Story of Growth, Innovation and Transformation
With ageing populations on the rise and healthcare funding increasingly... Read more
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