Search Tag: radiology
2024 29 May
Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) is a promising breast imaging method utilising iodinated contrast material and low- and high-energy images to highlight hypervascular lesions. Recent research indicates high diagnostic performance in breast cancer detection, especially when interpreting both types of images together, with sensitivity and specificity...Read more
2024 28 May
Neck computed tomography (NCT) stands as a cornerstone in the diagnosis of suspected neck tumours and abscesses. However, the conventional reconstruction techniques used in NCT often pose a dilemma: how to balance diagnostic accuracy with radiation exposure. The quest for a solution led researchers to explore the efficacy of an AI-based denoising...Read more
2024 20 May
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is widespread for diagnosing various conditions affecting organs and tissues, aided by Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) to enhance image clarity. However, the increased utilisation of GBCA in MRI scans is leading to contamination of water systems, challenging previous assumptions about their stability. This...Read more
2024 16 May
Subsolid nodules, including pure ground-glass nodules (pGGNs) and part-solid nodules (PSNs), are increasingly detected through incidental findings or lung cancer screening. Despite their generally slow-growing nature, these nodules carry a high risk of malignancy. While some are transient inflammatory processes, persistent nodules are often associated...Read more
2024 14 Apr
Abstract Ultrasound practice is a longstanding tradition for radiology departments, being part of the family of imaging techniques. Ultrasound is widely practiced by non-radiologists but becoming less popular within radiology. The position of ultrasound in radiology is reviewed, and a possible long-term solution to manage radiologist expectations...Read more
2024 01 Mar
With more than 60 sessions dedicated to AI and machine learning, this new technology is definitely the centrepiece of this year’s edition of ECR. This session chaired by Daniela Baditescu (Romania) showcases the efforts and initiatives undertaken in the field, spanning from the establishment of federated infrastructures for cancer imaging to the...Read more
2024 19 Feb
The enduring partnership between Bracco and ESR underscores our joint commitment to advancing the radiology industry and enhancing clinical outcomes. Bracco to unveil a range of cutting-edge innovations and collaborative education initiatives. Bracco, a world leader in diagnostic imaging, and the European Society of Radiology...Read more
2024 15 Feb
Evidia invests in expanding and developing its radiology and mammography operations and has recruited Helen Häggström for the assignment. Helen has previously, among other things, been head of Sweden for mammography and x-ray at Unilabs and is a nurse at heart. - I am very happy that Helen Häggström accepted the assignment to be...Read more
2024 09 Feb
Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, announced it will introduce its latest differentiating, AI-enabled innovations to improve patient care at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) annual meeting in Vienna. By leveraging AI, these new technologies can help healthcare professionals make more accurate diagnoses, streamline workflows,...Read more
2024 29 Jan
Banyan Software, a leading acquirer and permanent home for great software businesses, announces the acquisition of ResolutionMD (“ResMD”) from Calgary Scientific, Inc. ResMD is an industry leading medical imaging visualization platform that empowers healthcare professionals to collaborate and diagnose patients while viewing and sharing 2D and 3D medical...Read more
2024 22 Jan
RSNA and four other radiology societies from around the world have issued a joint statement on the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in radiology. The statement was published today in RSNA's journal, Radiology: Artificial Intelligence . "AI tools are an essential part of radiology's future," said RSNA President Curtis...Read more
2023 23 Nov
Abstract Structured reporting in radiology continues to hold substantial potential to improve the quality of service provided to patients and referring physicians. Despite many physicians’ preference for structured reports and various efforts by radiological societies and some vendors, structured reporting has still not been widely adopted...Read more
2023 09 Nov
International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra and GE HealthCare are working towards seamless integration of Sectra’s enterprise imaging diagnostic application for radiology and GE HealthCare’s AW Family Advanced Visualization applications 1 . Together, the two companies aim to enable smooth workflows and seamless access to next-generation,...Read more
2023 29 Sep
Empowering imaging without barriers: At RSNA 2023, AGFA HealthCare showcases the power of Enterprise Imaging innovations and the Imaging Health Network™. In Chicago, AGFA HealthCare will demonstrate delivering imaging without barriers, increasing the day-to-day performance and job satisfaction of radiologists by leveraging inter-departmental,...Read more
2023 21 Jun
Months ago, concerns were raised about the deteriorating wait times for critical medical imaging in British Columbia, warning of potential consequences such as an influx of cancer cases. Now, radiologists in the province are revealing that privately-run clinics, responsible for half of the screenings, are facing severe underfunding that may result...Read more
2023 13 Apr
A retrospective study was undertaken to identify factors linked to adherence to radiology follow-up recommendations by the referring physicians. In 2019, a team assessed data from a single large medical centre, where CT, ultrasound and MRI reports were searched for alongside reports containing the keyword ‘recommend’ and any other synonym such...Read more
2023 01 Mar
It is a wide world phenomenon that we have a shortage of radiologists but this problem is even more pronounced in developing countries. Unfortunately, several of these countries lack specialists in addition to lacking radiologists. AI can have a great impact in these locations where radiologists are not present, and help to manage the work load of...Read more
2023 24 Feb
According to a study published in Radiology, breast MRI is seen as the superior screening method for detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts. In the U.S. 47% of women have dense breasts, which is an independent risk factor of breast cancer. Although screening mammography can detect up to 98% of cancer in fatty breasts, there...Read more
2022 26 May
DocPanel, a global innovator in providing subspecialized radiology coverage through a network of the country’s top fellowship-trained radiologists, has appointed Jaideep Sohi, MD as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Sohi succeeds DocPanel Co-Founder Philip A. Templeton, MD, FACR, who has stepped into the role of Chief Innovation Officer after...Read more
2021 30 Nov
RSNA President, Dr Mary Mahoney, at RSNA 2021’s opening session Sunday afternoon, urged radiology to use lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to refine itself as a ‘value-based, service-oriented specialty’. Dr Mahoney’s lecture focused on using the lessons learnt from the COVID-19 crisis to move forward. The pandemic uncovered weaknesses in...Read more
2020 29 Sep
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 HEALTH CONCERNS UNTIL 2021. MORE DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED Read more