Quantitative FLAIR MRI in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) hyperintensity assessed visually in the corticospinal tract (CST) lacks sensitivity for a diagnosis... Read more
Mammography in palpable breast lump evaluation
New research shows that adjunct mammography is warranted for evaluation of palpable breast lumps in women age 30 years and older because of... Read more
Brain disconnections may cause Parkinson’s hallucinations
With the use of functional MRI (fMRI), researchers have been able to study the mechanism underlying visual hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease.... Read more
3D imaging in hilar cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis
According to researchers, preoperative imaging with 3-dimensional computed tomography cholangiography (3D-ERC) has no benefit for operative... Read more
Reducing breast compression in mammography and DBT: good or bad?
Mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) acquisitions may be possible using half of the compression force used currently, with a significant... Read more
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COVID-19: A South African Radiology Perspective in 2021
In February 2020, news started filtering slowly through the media about a fast-spreading virus in China. Within a month it hit South Africa, and the President Cyril Ramaphosa and his team had the unenviable task to warn and educate all citizens about the impending virus. Their initial addresses to the nation was of doom and gloom and instant lockdown... Read more
How To Address Resource Shortage In Radiology?
Shortage of skilled manpower is a widespread fact and has indeed not spared radiology. If you are looking into details why radiological manpower is missing, you will find different reasons for it. · Radiology seems not to be that attractive anymore for young doctors · Further, radiology itself gets more and more complex and the ongoing specialization... Read more
How to Manage Radiology Workflows Based on Facts?
The profitability and success of an imaging center depend on day-to-day management decisions. Who provides the facts for these decisions? Where is potential for improvement in the workflows? How high is the workload? How can it be ensured that risk factors are identified promptly and that targeted measures are derived? Radiology IT systems such... 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
Digital Health After COVID-19 - #medicosfrentealcovid Experience
Supporting the efforts to ‘flatten the curve’ of COVID-19 infections,... Read more
David Wilson
1. What are your key areas of interest and research? Occult fractures... Read more
Perception versus Reality in the Era of the ACA
Fear not! This is not another diatribe for or against the Affordable Care... Read more
Prone Position in Awake, Non-Intubated Patients with ARDS: From Physiology to the Bedside
Prone position (PP) in awake, non-intubated patients with respiratory... Read more
Digitisation 4.0: the transmission of patient data
New methods of patient empowerment and communication with doctor.... Read more
Healthcare risk, quality & safety guidance
Violence in healthcare facilities In the below summary, ECRI... Read more
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SCENARIA View
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Education
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Viera™
Portable Breast Ultrasound System
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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.