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Performance of iNAV and dNAV Cardiac MRI Techniques for Atrial Fibrosis
2024 09 May
Over the past decade, late gadolinium-enhanced (LGE) cardiac MRI has been crucial in assessing left atrial (LA) fibrosis in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients, aiding in predicting AF recurrence post-ablation. This fibrotic burden can guide treatment decisions. Typically, imaging protocols involve a time-consuming diaphragm-navigated (dNAV) sequence....Read more
Photon-Counting Detector Technology in Paediatric CT Imaging
2024 09 May
Photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CT) is a cutting-edge advancement in CT imaging technology that addresses limitations of conventional methods. It enhances visualisation of small anatomical structures and may enable higher precision with lower radiation exposure. The unique features of PCD-CT require updated scanning protocols for various diagnostic...Read more
Enhancing Pulmonary Embolism CT Detection Through AI
2024 09 May
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant cardiovascular-related cause of death, often detected incidentally during imaging studies like chest CTs for other reasons. Symptoms are vague, making diagnosis challenging. PE can complicate various conditions and procedures. Abdominal CTs, although not primarily for lung evaluation, can incidentally capture...Read more
LLMs’ BI-RADS Categorisations Can Negatively Affect Patients
2024 09 May
The widespread availability of large language models (LLMs) has sparked considerable interest in their potential applications within healthcare, prompting investigations into their efficacy across various clinical tasks. In radiology, LLMs have been tested for tasks ranging from processing radiologic request forms to providing imaging recommendations...Read more
Assessing Imaging Overuse in Emergency Departments
2024 09 May
In a recent analysis published in Emergency Radiology , researchers examined the appropriateness and outcomes of ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance (MR) orders in the emergency department (ED) of a large academic centre. The study revealed concerning trends, indicating that a significant portion of imaging exams...Read more
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Elevating Healthcare: Affidea's Commitment to Patient Safety
2023 28 Nov
Affidea recognises the pivotal role of innovation and patient-centric care in transforming the healthcare experience and is committed to setting new benchmarks that prioritise patient safety while offering best-in-class care Key points Radiation safety is not a matter to be taken lightly. Numerous studies highlight the rising concerns...Read more
United Imaging's uMR Omega Revolutionises MRI at Military Clinical Hospital, Ełk
2023 28 Nov
An overview of the collaboration between United Imaging and the Military Clinical Hospital in Ełk and the shared dedication to ensuring that a wide spectrum of patients can benefit from the highest standards of diagnostic accuracy and safety in medical imaging. On the 11th of October, 2023, the Military Clinical Hospital in Ełk officially...Read more
Implications of Breast Density on Cancer Screening
2023 13 Nov
Athina Vourtsis is the founder of Athena Medical, a Breast Imaging and Women's Health Centre in Athens, Greece, where she is the Head of the Radiology department and Chief Scientific Advisor. She is also the Founding President of the Hellenic Breast Imaging Society. Dr Vourtsis has shown special interest in supplemental screening methods and AI....Read more
No Blame, No Shame - A New Quality Approach in Radiology With Peer Learning
2023 13 Nov
Radiologists make errors, and this is inevitable. Peer Learning is a safe way to improve the performance of the entire group of radiologists, benefitting from each other’s errors in a spirit of Just Culture. The process is anonymous; there is no scoring, shame, or blame. Key points The overall prevalence of errors in radiology has not...Read more
High-Resolution Digital PET/CT - uMI Vista at St. Orsola University Hospital
2023 13 Nov
World-renowned St. Orsola University Hospital (Policlinico di Sant’Orsola) integrates the cutting-edge High-Resolution Digital PET/CT - uMI Vista from United Imaging into their comprehensive Medical Oncology Unit. United Imaging Healthcare Europe proudly announces that world-renowned St. Orsola University Hospital (Policlinico di Sant’Orsola)...Read more
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