PSMA-based PET radiotracers transforming care in prostate cancer
A large number of radiotracers are currently being evaluated for prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET, which is becoming a central... Read more
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
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A patient-centred approach to mammography
Head radiologist provides feedback on department’s three-year use of the Hologic Selenia® Dimensions® 3D Mammography™ System In an exclusive interview with HealthManagement.org, Dr. Annie Philippou Papoutsou explains how the implementation of Hologic’s Selenia® Dimensions® 3D Mammography™ System has helped radiologists to detect more cancers,... Read more
What is needed to ensure radiology and clinical oncology can support the NHS for another 70 years?
The National Health Service (NHS) was created to provide medical care for all, free at the point of use. Now 70 years old, it is a national treasure under intense strain, battling to provide the best modern medicine to an ever-growing, ageing UK population. Both radiology and clinical oncology are vital to the health service. Most patient diagnoses... Read more
Can we put true value back into radiology?
The radiology department has transformed from a unit of collaboration to one that focuses on interpretation, and in order to regain past values, an efficient harmony between IT and humans needs to be achieved. As radiologists we have to be valued for not just interpreting images. I have been around the world giving talks, and I seen radiology... 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
Telemedicine – a new model for pre-hospital ultrasound?
2017 28 Nov
FUJIFILM SonoSite’s M-Turbo point-of-care (POC) ultrasound systems will soon be providing pre-hospital diagnostics across the Scottish Highlands as part of the innovative SatCare trial. This study aims to combine POC ultrasound and advanced communications to enable remote image interpretation and decision making for a range of time-critical conditions.... 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,... Read more
From Our Journals
Integration of nurse practitioners into the critical care team
A viable approach to meet pressing challenges As the demands... Read more
Digital Health Hub at Your Service - If You Earn Citizen Trust
The Digital Health Hub is a joint project of Sitra, the Finnish Innovation... Read more
Establishing competence in radiology
A UK perspective. Competence in radiology is established by... Read more
Vasoactive medication and RCTs - an impossible marriage
A review and introduction of the concept “enough.” We provide... Read more
Early Mobilisation in ICU: From Concept to Reality - Four Steps to Change Patient Outcomes
For years, 28-day survival was the holy grail of ICU physicians. As ICU... Read more
TeleCardiology: Results of a Highly Successful Service in The Netherlands
Telemedicine Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare and sharing... Read more
Highlighted Products
SonoSite Edge II
The SonoSite EDGE II is a high-resolution, all-digital, 9.0-pound (4.1 kg) ultrasound system with a 12.1in. LED full-bleed glass display. The Edge II boosts improvements in cardiac and abdominal image quality through DirectClear Technology and a new...
RS80A with Prestige
Ultrasound system
Pushing the boundaries The advanced technical capabilities that the RS80A with Prestige features are built on the successes of Samsung technologies, including superior image quality, while offering exclusive options. The features such as S-Fusion and...
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...
DC-80 Ultrasound System
The best patient care is your ultimate goal. To achieve this requires confident diagnosis even with daily increases in patient throughput. Built on the foundation of Mindray’s continuous customer insights into clinical needs and the inheritance from...
OmniTom®
Mobile CT
OmniTom ® is ideal for cranial procedures and is designed to deliver the highest quality non-contrast CT, CT angiography and CT perfusion scans. The combination of its rapid scan time, ultra-small footprint and immediate image viewing makes OmniTom...