Mitigating radiation risk in medical imaging: expert opinion
In medical imaging, the level of radiation dose and risk is varied but is generally low. Despite the low magnitude and high uncertainty... Read more
Study: start breast cancer screening at 40
Based on stage at diagnosis of breast cancer, the greatest mortality reduction is achieved with mammography utilisation starting at the... Read more
Merging biomedical imaging and AI for better diagnostic quality
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently hosted a two-day workshop that gathered experts from the medical... Read more
AI in radiology: Are radiologists ready to take up the challenge?
Artificial intelligence, combined with supercomputing power, is increasingly impacting many areas in the practice of medicine. In particular,... Read more
USA: Lung cancer screening low despite USPSTF recommendations
New research highlights the need for more efforts to promote lung cancer screening, as only 1.9 percent of more than 7 million current and... Read more
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An Epiphany from Inside the COVID-19 Crisis in the UK
The Lockdown May End, But Nursing Will Continue My dear readers it is time again for my monthly update: It has been two weeks now since we have some semblance of our lives back in the United Kingdom. Well, almost. All shops, cinemas, theatres, and concert halls are open. Also the UK has reopened for tourism, meaning people are allowed to enter... Read more
How Efficiency Gains in the Pathology Department may Impact the Breast Cancer Care Continuum
Thanks to early detection through routine breast screening as well as effective and efficient treatment, breast cancer patient survival rates have been increasing since 1989, especially for women under 50. 1 However, today Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, accounting for one in four annual cancer cases worldwide and kills... Read more
Building Resilience in Children during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has some potential positive outcomes, including opportunities to increase resilience in children. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in death and serious illness for millions of people. Frustratingly, many of these individuals suffered and died because mitigation efforts, which should have been sensible scientific discussions,... 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
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
Clinical ultrasound in the age of artificial intelligence
The foremost expert in critical care ultrasound on the value of natural... Read more
Successful quality management system in a radiology department
Basic components of effective performance improvement programmes... Read more
How to Communicate Radiation Dose and Contrast Media Information
Public awareness and concern about radiation safety has grown in the last... Read more
Innovative procurement
Leading to sustainable healthcare solutions Three pilot studies... Read more
Radiology: The End of the Road?
Until very recently, radiology was looked upon very favourably by many... Read more
Organisational Change in Newly Integrated Medical Imaging Departments
INCREASE COMMITMENT BY TEAM INVOLVEMENT In Europe, departments of... Read more
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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...
Viera™
Portable Breast Ultrasound System
Image accuracy in hand The first wireless, handheld breast ultrasound with exceptional breast image quality. Delivers accurate diagnostic images at the point of care. Ideal for quick diagnostic looks, visual confirmations, interventional procedures,...
ULTRADRAPE™
UGPIV Barrier and Securement
UltraDrape is an innovative dressing designed for use during Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous (UGPIV) that provides dual-action barrier and securement in one.
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Prime Permanent Open MRI scanner with SynergyDrive
Are you curious on how to balance diagnostic imaging, patient experience and cost ? Our newly released APERTO Lucent Plus Open MRI system provides an improved experience with easy access and soothing environment for all types of patients. The...
Affirm® Breast Biopsy Guidance System
About the Affirm® breast biopsy guidance system Our passion to offer innovative interventional tools that advance breast health fueled the development of the Affirm breast biopsy guidance system. This simple add-on to any Hologic 3D Mammography™-capable...