RSNA15: Patient Mood Can Affect IR Procedures
Feeling high levels of distress, guilt and fear before undergoing an angioplasty or other interventional radiology procedure may lead to a poor... Read more
RSNA15: Conjoined Twins - Role of CT, 3D Printing
In a first, researchers have used CT imaging and 3D printing in the surgical planning for separation of conjoined twins, according to a study... Read more
RSNA15: Knuckles that Snap, Crackle and Pop
While it's common for joints to crack, pop and snap, little is known about what really causes a knuckle to "crack" out loud. To learn more, researchers... Read more
RSNA15: Getting to the Heart of Archaeology
Modern imaging techniques (CT and MRI) have enabled researchers to investigate hearts more than 400 years old found at an archaeological site,... Read more
RSNA15: Study: Breast Density Alone Not a Risk Factor for Cancer
Breast density may not be a strong independent factor for increased breast cancer risk, according to a new study to be presented on Thursday... Read more
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Ultrasound to detect secondary brain injury
When a patient suffers from traumatic brain injury (TBI), there aren’t many treatment options available to physicians, and a team of engineers and emergency medicine physicians decided they could make a strong contribution if they joined forces. Funded by the Massey Grand Challenge, the team built an ultrasound system to detect secondary brain injury,... Read more
What does it mean to scan medicine and life with a radiologist gaze?
I find this question particularly interesting. This is the phrase I use to define my Twitter profile, @Vilavaite. I really believe analysing reality with the sight of a radiologist has distinctive features. First, we radiologists see beyond the surface of things. We are used to seeing the inside of our patients' bodies and in everyday life that... Read more
Non-compliant and counterfeit medical devices
Whilst sitting on the beach in some sunny clime you have probably witnessed the annoying presence of the “knock off” watch, phone charger or handbag salespeople. While they may be irritating, we probably give little thought to the impact that these individuals are having on the original brands. You might even make a purchase, accepting the fact that the... 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
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. The... 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
From Our Journals
Ultrasonography in clinical practice
New roles for an old actor? Presents a brief overview of the physics... Read more
Screening with Breast Tomosynthesis (Per Skaane)
What are the key benefits of implementing tomosynthesis in screening p... Read more
Angela Maas
Professor of Women’s Cardiac Health Department of Cardiology - Radboud... Read more
Enabling machine learning in critical care
Critical care units are home to some of the most sophisticated patient... Read more
Critical Care in Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in South America, and ranks fifth in the... Read more
A Healthcare Chat Bot Named Shaila
AUTOMATISED HEALTH CARE COMMUNICATION ON THE RISE In April this year... Read more
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