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Improving Patient Comprehension of Radiologic Reports with AI and ChatGPT
2024 28 Jun
Radiologic reports are traditionally written by radiologists to convey detailed findings from medical imaging to other healthcare professionals. However, as patients become more involved in their healthcare decisions, there is a growing demand for these reports to be easily understandable by patients themselves. This shift towards patient-centred...Read more
New Prognostic Scoring for Colorectal Cancer
2024 27 Jun
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent and increasingly diagnosed malignancy worldwide, presenting significant health risks. Despite advancements in treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, CRC mortality rates remain high, especially in cases with distant metastases or recurrence after surgery. The TNM staging system, which evaluates...Read more
Enhancing Diagnostic Brain CT Referral Justification with AI
2024 27 Jun
Diagnostic imaging is crucial in modern medicine for quick and accurate diagnosis and monitoring of various conditions. However, its overuse leads to unnecessary expenses, increased radiation exposure, and potential harm. The global use of imaging like CT and MRI has risen significantly, with a notable proportion being unnecessary. The FDA estimates...Read more
Machine Learning to Detect Arrhythmic Risk Factors in Mitral Valve Prolapse
2024 26 Jun
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common valvular disease, affecting 2%–3% of the general population and generally having a good prognosis unless accompanied by significant mitral regurgitation or left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. However, some patients with MVP experience sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) despite...Read more
Enhancing Student Interest in IR through Education and Clinical Exposure
2024 26 Jun
Interventional Radiology (IR) has revolutionized patient care by offering minimally invasive treatments for various conditions, including gastrointestinal and trauma-related bleeding, cancer therapy, and aortic aneurysm repair. Over recent decades, IR has become an indispensable subspecialty within medicine, expanding rapidly across the globe....Read more
Industry News
ISUOG World Congress Brings Together Leading Experts in Ultrasound for Women’s Health
2024 19 Jun
The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is pleased to announce registrations are now open for its 34th World Congress, taking place from September 15-18, 2024, in Budapest. The Congress will bring together ultrasound professionals in obstetrics and gynecology, alongside global leaders in women’s health. Over...Read more
Pie Medical Imaging Announces Enrollment Completion of the FASTIII Clinical Trial
2024 18 Jun
Pie Medical Imaging , a global leader in cardiac imaging, announced the completion of enrollment in FASTIII , a multi-center randomized clinical trial , which investigates the use of angiography-based vessel fractional flow reserve ( CAAS vFFR ) in patients undergoing coronary revascularization procedures. vFFR can assess whether a coronary...Read more
ESR Wins Bid to Launch EU Thematic Network on Advancing Precision Medicine for Cancer Patients
2024 14 Jun
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Thematic Network dedicated to advancing precision medicine for cancer patients in Europe through AI-powered imaging. The network was launched following a successful proposal submission by the ESR and Cancer Image Europe (EUCAIM) on the EU Health Policy Platform....Read more
University Hospitals Enhances Patient Care with Aidoc's AI Solutions Across Entire Health System
2024 12 Jun
Aidoc aiOS™ integration across 13 hospitals focuses on enhancing clinical outcomes and streamlining workflow with access to 17 FDA-cleared AI algorithms University Hospitals (UH) has announced a major advancement in its AI strategy with the deployment of Aidoc’s comprehensive AI platform (aiOS™) across 13 of its hospitals and dozens of...Read more
Canon Medical Europe Expands Enterprise Imaging with Aptvision Collaboration
2024 12 Jun
Canon Medical Informatics Europe expands enterprise imaging informatics portfolio with Aptvision collaboration. Canon Medical Systems Europe (CMSE) is excited to announce a new collaboration with medical technology specialist Aptvision, enhancing its Enterprise Imaging Informatics portfolio by integrating Aptvision's cutting-edge Radiology...Read more
Articles
EUropean Federation for CAncer IMages – Using Technology to Improve Cancer Care
2024 24 May
An overview of the EUropean Federation for CAncer IMages (EUCAIM) initiative to catalyse innovation and adoption of digital technologies in cancer care, and faster and more accurate clinical decision-making, diagnostics, treatment, and predictive medicine for cancer patients. Key Points The EUropean Federation for CAncer IMages...Read more
The Chessboard of Radiology: Learning from Each Move Through Peer Review
2024 24 May
Key Points In the precise and critical field of radiology, peer review embodies the philosophy of continuous improvement. Like chess grandmasters who meticulously analyse every move to enhance their gameplay, radiologists engaged in peer review explore their diagnostic decisions, learning from each case to improve patient outcomes. Peer...Read more
Innovative Diagnostics at Varese Hospital With the uCT 780 CT Scanner
2024 24 May
A United Imaging Healthcare uCT 780 CT scanner installed at the Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi di Varese in the small town of Varese in the far north-western province of Lombardy. Key Points The uCT 780 CT scanner from United Imaging Healthcare is a state-of-the-art medical device used primarily for diagnostic imaging. ...Read more
United Imaging Healthcare Advances Medical Diagnostics in Lithuania
2024 24 May
United Imaging Healthcare has installed its innovative uMR 670 MRI system at the Antėja Clinic in Klaipėda, Lithuania. Key Points The innovative diagnostic equipment installed in the clinic is the uMR 670, a state-of-the-art 1.5 T wide gantry scanner that provides efficient, reliable and comfortable MRI examinations. The groundbreaking...Read more
Cutting-Edge Technology: Cobellis Clinic and the World's First Ultra-Wide-Bore 3T MRI
2024 24 May
Cobellis Clinic has partnered with United Imaging Healthcare to install the world's first ultra-wide-bore 3T MRI, the uMR Omega™️ . This cutting-edge technology, powered by advanced AI, enhances diagnostic accuracy, speeds up MRI exams, and significantly improves patient comfort. The collaboration promises to elevate healthcare standards and...Read more
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