Search Tag: RSNA 2017

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Samsung-unveils-new-innovative-mobile-ct-omnitom-r-at-rsna-2017

2018 26 Feb

Samsung Electronics, a leader in medical imaging technology, will debut its OmniTom® mobile 16-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2017 Annual Meeting at McCormick Place in Chicago. OmniTom® received 510(k) FDA clearance for the U.S. market on August 18 of this year, and attendees will get to...Read more

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Prof-michio-kaku-walks-audience-into-a-profound-future-during-rsna-session

2017 06 Dec

Thursday afternoon’s plenary session at RSNA 2017 in Chicago last week saw audience members gather for one of the week’s most profound and informative, yet deeply optimistic discussions, where Professor Michio Kaku engaged the audience in an enlightening walk into the future through the eyes of a theoretical physicist.   Titled “The...Read more

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Role-of-radiology-in-ai-continues-to-spark-interest-rsna-reports-1

2017 06 Dec

In an exciting overcrowded seminar, delegates gathered to listen to experts discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are changing radiology during one of Tuesday’s plenary sessions at RSNA 2017 in Chicago last week.   As one of the most tending subjects in radiology today, it’s no wonder why a high number of radiologists,...Read more

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Deep-learning-to-redefine-the-role-of-radiology-dr-paul-chang-reports-during-rsna-2017-congress

2017 28 Nov

The role of deep learning (DL) and artificial intelligence (AI) within radiology continues to spark both fear and interest, yet the reality is that they are both potentially very useful technologies that will add value to the field in many ways.   During a session at the RSNA 2017 Congress in Chicago, USA, Dr. Paul Chang, MD, of the...Read more

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The-challenges-and-opportunities-of-tomorrow-s-radiologist

2017 28 Nov

In an exhilarating opening session on Sunday 26th November at the RSNA 2017 Congress in Chicago, Dr. Roderic I. Pettigrew told delegates in his presentation “Tomorrow’s Radiology” that the overall goal of today’s healthcare enterprise is to achieve healthy longevity.   Dr. Pettigrew explained that tomorrow’s radiologists must work to...Read more

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The-answer-to-noninvasive-biomarker-development-in-lung-cancer

2017 28 Nov

During an overcrowded exhilarating session on Monday 27th November at the RSNA 2017 Congress in Chicago, Dr. Hugo Aerts, from Harvard University in Cambridge, explained to delegates that artificial intelligence (AI) is indeed playing a pivotal role in the development of new imaging biomarkers for lung cancer.   A key topic of interest...Read more

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Sectra-offers-radiology-an-easy-way-to-improve-gadolinium-tracking

2017 27 Nov

International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra is globally introducing gadolinium tracking in its dose monitoring solution, Sectra DoseTrack. Gadolinium is a contrast agent commonly used to enhance images during MRI exams. By systematically registering gadolinium information, healthcare providers can reduce the risk of patients...Read more

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Sectra-enters-the-philippines-by-signing-medical-imaging-distribution-agreement-with-medical-one

2017 02 Nov

International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company  Sectra  enters into a partnership with Medical One Corporation, a leading provider of medical equipment in the Philippines. Through this distribution agreement, the Philippines healthcare market will gain access to efficient and patient-centered care with Sectra’s solutions.   “Healthcare...Read more

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New-report-from-sectra-shows-where-radiologists-see-the-added-value-of-machine-learning

2017 09 Oct

A new report from medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company  Sectra  shows in what areas of the diagnostic process radiologists themselves see the added value of machine learning. The report clearly shows more opportunities than threats.    Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are set to disrupt the practice of radiology. How and...Read more