Search Tag: imaging techniques
2024 06 Oct
Prostate cancer (PCa) remains a significant health concern, and the accurate diagnosis and characterisation of its severity are crucial for effective treatment. Currently, biopsy and multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) are standard diagnostic tools, though they are limited in sensitivity and specificity. A novel approach using Sodium-23 (23Na) MRI has...Read more
2024 18 Mar
The prevalence of paediatric chronic liver disease is increasing, with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease being the most common cause. The progression of most chronic liver diseases involves fibrosis, cirrhosis, and eventual liver failure. While liver biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis, imaging techniques like shear-wave elastography (SWE)...Read more
2024 29 Feb
“Do more for less”, such is the motto of radiology departments worldwide. In response to the growing need in the healthcare industry for a comprehensive and distinguished environment that bridges the gap between clinical excellence and education, Canon Medical Systems commits to bring solutions to the table for customer training and to provide...Read more
2017 14 Sep
Radiology continues to benefit from constant innovation and technological advances. However, for promising new imaging technologies to reach widespread clinical practice, radiology leaders must be actively engaged beginning at the earliest phases of obtaining regulatory approval, conducting early clinical evaluation, securing reimbursement, and engaging...Read more
2015 05 Oct
The 15th annual course of our Society will focus on practically orientated education of cancer imaging through interactive teaching and the fostering of active learning. Multidisciplinary work practising state of the art and novel imaging techniques will be highlighted in cooperation with the British Nuclear Medicine Society . Special plenary session...Read more
2014 07 Jul
University of Texas researchers have developed an inexpensive method of isotope enrichment that could put an end to the critical shortage of isotopes commonly used in nuclear medicine, such as Molybdenum-99. Magnetically Activated and Guided Isotope Separation (MAGIS) consumes a fraction of the electricity involved in the most current method of separating...Read more
2014 01 Jul
Clinicians from across the UK recently gathered in Winchester to attend a two-day CT user group hosted by Siemens Healthcare. Nine speakers from hospitals across the UK presented the latest findings on CT to help improve routine clinical practice. Topics covered included Dual Energy CT, enhanced specifications on Siemens systems and experiences in...Read more