MRI Predicts Cognitive Outcome in Preterm Children
A study published in the neurology journal Brain suggests that children born prematurely are more likely to have low mathematical achievement... Read more
Reduced CT Usage for Common Childhood Diagnoses
Researchers in the U.S. have found a significant decline in the use of computed tomography (CT) scans at children's hospitals for 10 common childhood... Read more
PET Imaging Detects Fast-growing Prostate Cancer
A Johns Hopkins-led study shows that PET imaging with a specific biomarker could detect fast-growing primary prostate cancer and distinguish... Read more
$6 Million Grant to Develop Brain Imaging Technologies
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $6 million grant to researchers in Kentucky, Oklahoma and Rhode Island to develop innovative and... Read more
Imaging Software for Rapid Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Researchers have tested new software that could speed up breast cancer diagnosis with 90 percent accuracy without the need for a specialist.... 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
Success Isn't Everything
Over the past few months I have discussed my book, Red Pill, with a range... Read more
Antimicrobial Stewardship in the ICU
Treating patients with multidrugresistant (MDR) pathogens is an increasing... Read more
Early Diagnosis and Prediction of Acute Kidney Injury
penKid – A Dynamic Inflammation-Independent Biomarker Of Kidney (Dys)f... Read more
Real-Time Monitoring in Radiology
In healthcare today control is mainly based on retrospective analysis of... Read more
Precision Medicine in Sepsis
Multiple failed clinical trials testing immunomodulatory therapies for... Read more
Preclinical Imaging in the Era of Personalised Medicine
Identification of the genetic basis of the therapeutic response obtained... Read more
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SonoSite iViz
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Sectra VNA
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Sectra Digital Pathology
Sectra provides a complete solution for primary diagnostics in pathology. The solution includes archiving and storage solutions together with high-end review workstations. It allows pathologists to make their diagnoses and reports with higher precision...
