Search Tag: computed tomography
Automated-ct-protocoling-might-improve-radiology-workflows
2024 01 Feb
In recent years, the field of radiology has witnessed a remarkable surge in the use of computed tomography (CT) examinations, leading to a significant strain on radiologists due to the increased demand for both interpretive and noninterpretive tasks. One crucial noninterpretive task that contributes to this strain is examination protocoling – the...Read more
Flexible-robotic-worm-optimises-surgery
2015 17 Nov
Surgeons may one day be able to remove tumours from within the inner ear in a less invasive fashion — ie, without removing the entire mastoid bone. All they will need to do is cut a tunnel of 5 mm in diameter through the bone using a miniature robot named NiLiBoRo. The robotic "worm" can adjust its path while drilling through bone to steer around sensitive...Read more