Neural network trained to interpret chest x-rays
Researchers in the United States trained a convolutional neural network (CNN) – a deep learning technique – to detect signs of pneumonia... Read more
Is walk-in CT better than an appointment system?
Long access time to computed tomography (CT) facilities is a problem in many hospitals. Walk-in is an intervention that eliminates access times,... Read more
Radiologists as changemakers
The term “social entrepreneur” was coined by Bill Drayton, who also founded Ashoka, an organisation that supports social entrepreneurs in... Read more
NUS invention may lead to safer, cheaper x-ray imaging
Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed novel lead halide perovskite nanocrystals that are highly sensitive... Read more
Radiologists' role in developing AI tools for clinical use
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to improve patient care. Radiology professionals can play an important role in promoting... Read more
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The Hologic SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Introduces Exceptional Image Quality and Practical Benefits
Radiologist Dr Georgia Spear of NorthShore Medical Group The Hologic’s SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Ultrasound System brings radiologists a new generation of ultrasound technology. At times, mammographic findings turn out very subtle. Ultrasounds enhance the detection of these findings, thus improving the accuracy of diagnosis. This new... Read more
The Hologic SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Ultrasound System – Uses and Benefits
Dr Amy Patel, Breast Radiologist and Medical Director, Breast Care Center, Liberty Hospital The Hologic SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Ultrasound System improves diagnostic confidence because of lesion conspicuity and a wide expanse of shades of grey that is not found in other ultrasound units. It is very important to accurately know what one sees on... Read more
Biopsy With the Hologic Brevera
Dr. med. Bettina Wolfgarten, Specialist in radiology, Wolfgarten Radiology, Bonn Germany Views and opinions expressed here in by third parties alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Hologic. A biopsy with the Brevera is like the lights suddenly going on when you're driving in a tunnel. It makes a huge difference to actually... 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
Expert Insights: A Closer Look at HiFR-CEUS in Liver Diagnosis
2023 01 Jun
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is already recognized as having a high diagnostic value in the examination of the liver. Recent technological advances promise to further improve the image quality of CEUS, with the potential to provide performance characteristics equivalent to other imaging modalities such as CT or MRI. Such an advance is the... Read more
Hybrid Learning
2022 26 May
The next step in transforming medical education What drives the change in education? The COVID-19 pandemic has driven digitalization in every aspect of our lives. In our professional lives, we all got used to working and collaborating remotely – and by now, everyone has become an expert in video conferencing. In the entire educational sector,... Read more
From Our Journals
Competency: Is It the Wonder ‘Drug’?
In the world of modern healthcare, especially since the start of the... Read more
12 Things to Do to Improve Wellbeing in the ICU
An overview of strategies and measures that can be implemented to improve... Read more
Point-of-Care EEG in the ICU: Towards a New Standard of Seizure Care
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is often invisible or impossible... Read more
Redesigning Cardiovascular Service Line
THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURE When Minnesota Heart merged with University... Read more
Public Procurement of Innovation - Guiding Healthcare Managers in Difficult Times
The European Union has proposed innovation in the procurement of the... Read more
Vitamin D deficiency in ICU patients
A review on the role of vitamin D in a well-defined setting of critically... Read more
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Mindray Resona R9 Platinum Edition
A new leap to precision ultrasound
Mindray Resona R9 Platinum Edition – A new leap for precision ultrasound Powered by ZONE Sonography Technology, this state-of-the-art Resona R9 takes clinical intelligence to new heights, providing a complete solution for both diagnostic and interventional...
Trident® Specimen Radiography System
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uCT 960+
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Attainable Intelligence. Simply Masterful. As an ultra-premium 640-slice CT scanner, uCT 960+ features 16 cm z-axis detector coverage, 0.25 s rotation speed, an ultra-wide 82 cm bore, and a 318 kg. table weight capacity. Using industry-leading...
Selenia® Dimensions® Mammography System
Better detection. Clinically superior. Low dose.** What if we could find breast cancers earlier? See lesions more clearly? Reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies? Questions like these inspired Hologic researchers and scientists to develop Hologic...
3Dimensions™ Mammography System
Breast Tomosynthesis
A better 3D™ breast screening experience – for everyone. The new 3Dimensions™ system is designed to provide higher quality 3D™ images for radiologists, a more comfortable mammography experience for patients and enhanced workflow for technologists....