Search Tag: radiography
New-tool-to-prevent-osteoporotic-fractures
2014 25 Aug
A new cutting-edge technology, developed by scientists from the University of Manchester (UK), can locate and analyse bones - specifically spine fractures - in medical images. The tool will be useful in detecting early signs of osteoporosis, which occurs when a person has too little bone and is more prone to suffering fractures in the spine, wrists...Read more
Low-radiation-from-lumbar-spine-qf
2014 23 Aug
Quantitative fluoroscopy (QF) is an emerging technology for assessing continuous inter-vertebral motion in the lumbar spine. Automated frame-to-frame image registration provides continuous inter-vertebral rotational and translational data, giving more information about the function of the spine than AP, lateral, or flexion-extension (functional) radiographs....Read more
Agfa-healthcare-dr-musica-system-for-northern-devon-healthcare-nhs-trust
2014 04 Sep
New solutions replace existing digital radiography systems, speeding up imaging and improving image quality User-friendly, single-plate CR 30-X is designed for diagnostic imaging facilities of all sizes. DX-G digitizer unites excellent image quality with a drop-and-go buffer-based workflow, and when the needle-based detector option is...Read more
Bone-suppression-optimises-chest-x-ray-s-ipa-diagnosis
2014 21 Oct
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in patients with haematological malignancies. A delay in treatment is associated with substantially increased hospital mortality. However, treatment is expensive, and can have serious side effects. From a clinical point of view, there is therefore a strong...Read more
Rsna14-siemens-upgrades-mobilett-mira-x-ray-system
2014 01 Dec
Digital mobile X-ray system with interchangeable detectors New areas of application, such as neonatal Improved user-friendliness thanks to new functionalities Siemens introduced its Mobilett Mira Max at the 100th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago. This digital mobile X-ray system, developed for both...Read more
Ecr15-agfa-healthcare-showcases-new-features-on-dx-d-100
2015 27 Feb
Features support easy handling by one person, enhanced maneuverability, excellent flexibility and greater hygiene for improved infection control DX-D 100 delivers mobile imaging excellence, with instant high-quality image capture and fast image validation, transfer and access, even by the bedside. It handles a broad range of general radiography...Read more
Is-early-imaging-for-back-pain-in-older-adults-necessary
2015 17 Mar
According to researchers, older adults who had spine imaging within six weeks of a new primary care visit for back pain had pain and disability over the following year that was not different from similar patients who did not undergo early imaging. “Among older adults with a new primary care visit for back pain, early imaging was not associated with...Read more
International-day-of-radiology-boost-for-radiographers
2015 11 Jun
As part of ongoing efforts to intensify their relations, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS) have decided to strengthen their cooperation for the International Day of Radiology (IDoR). The annual event, launched in 2012, promotes awareness of the significance of imaging in advancing modern...Read more
Ukrc2015-are-advanced-radiographers-fulfilling-the-role
2015 01 Jul
Two surveys on advanced radiography practice, presented at UKRC 2015 in Liverpool this week, provided a view of current work patterns in the UK. Sue Rimes, principal radiographer, Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, in a survey of CTC (computed tomography colonography) radiographers found that radiographers were most often responsible for carrying...Read more
Carestream-s-new-radiography-fluoroscopy-systems-available-for-order-worldwide
2015 23 Jul
Carestream Health entered the radiography/fluoroscopy (R/F) market with two systems that deliver high-quality, cost-effective imaging: the CARESTREAM DRX-Excel and CARESTREAM DRX-Excel Plus . These systems can enhance workflow and perform contrast exams using fluoroscopy that can be associated with a radiography image, in addition to specialized...Read more
Bir-response-to-rcc-s-paediatric-imaging-audit
2015 01 Aug
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) issued the following statement in response to the Royal College of Radiologists’ national audit of paediatric X-ray services: The report from the Royal College of Radiologists’ paediatric imaging audit is disturbing and raises concerns over the safety of performing and reporting imaging in children. The...Read more
Samsung-awarded-premier-inc-contract-for-general-radiography-computed-tomography-ultrasound
2015 15 Sep
Samsung has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for General Radiography, Computed Tomography, & Ultrasound with Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company, effective October 1, 2015. The new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for Digital...Read more
Restricting-chest-x-rays-in-the-icu-is-cost-effective
2015 25 Oct
In the intensive care setting, a restrictive approach to ordering chest x-rays can provide positive outcomes, according to a study from Mount Sinai Beth Israel, in New York, NY. Results found that a restrictive approach led to large decreases in total chest x-rays (CXRs) ordered, correcting for both total number of patients and ventilator days. A restrictive...Read more
East-lancashire-hospitals-nhs-trust-chooses-agfa-healthcare-mobile-dr-unit
2016 16 Feb
A first-time Agfa HealthCare customer, Trust implements two DX-D 100 + Direct Radiography systems in Burnley & Royal Blackburn Hospitals These are the first mobile direct radiography systems for the East Lancashire Hospitals. The DX-D 100 + was chosen over competitive systems for robustness, ease of use and image quality. Wireless...Read more
International-symposium-on-biomedical-imaging-isbi
2016 13 Apr
The International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI) is a premier peer-reviewed scientific conference dedicated to mathematical, algorithmic, and computational aspects of biomedical imaging using innovative imaging modalities on humans and small animals.Read more
Lung-ultrasound-safer-than-chest-x-ray-for-pneumonia-in-children
2016 14 Apr
Lung ultrasound is portable, less costly and safer than chest X-rays when diagnosing pneumonia in children, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, results of which were published in the medical journal Chest . Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation...Read more
Ultrasound-recommended-for-intussusception-diagnosis
2017 20 Jun
The best available evidence recommends ultrasound as the diagnostic modality of choice for the diagnosis of ileocolic intussusception in children, according to new research published in the journal Academic Radiology. The study assessed the diagnostic performance of radiography, ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT) in the detection of intussusception....Read more
Radiographers-in-research-how-to-get-involved
2017 05 Sep
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Radiography-as-complementary-imaging-tool-for-osteoarthritis-studies
2017 10 Oct
In a study of postmenopausal women with or without mild osteoarthritis, researchers investigated the relation between radiograph-based subchondral bone structure and cartilage composition assessed with delayed gadolinium enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage (dGEMRIC) and T2 relaxation time. The study findings support the presumption that...Read more
Fostering-clinical-research-in-imaging-departments
2018 23 May
Discusses the important roles of radiographers in imaging research, and highlights some essential considerations for establishing a research culture, and fostering clinical research. The invitation to write this article followed my participation in a very interesting session at this year’s European Congress of Radiology (ECR). This session...Read more
Medical-imaging-convention-2019
2019 26 Mar
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Effects-of-smoking-on-carotid-artery-structures-and-haemodynamics
2018 21 Aug
Role of radiographer in ultrasound assessment. A study to assess and compare structural and haemodynamic parameters in carotid arteries in smokers and non-smokers using ultrasound. The goal of this research was to assess the effect of tobacco on structural and haemodynamic parameters in carotid arteries. 103 subjects (51 smokers and...Read more
2nd-royal-hospital-international-conference
2019 11 Apr
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Hologic-launches-trident-r-hd-specimen-radiography-system-in-united-states-canada-and-europe
2019 26 Apr
Company expands breast specimen imaging portfolio and leadership in breast cancer diagnosis and care. Hologic, Inc. today announced global commercial availability of the Trident ® HD specimen radiography system, a next-generation solution that delivers enhanced image quality, improved workflow and instant sample verification during...Read more
Can-ai-read-a-cardiac-mri-faster-than-a-human
2019 03 Oct
Cardiac MRI scans help clinicians to make precise measurements of heart structure and function that guide patient care and treatment plans. Interpreting a cardiac MRI by a trained physician (cardiologist) takes approximately 13 minutes. In contrast, automated machine learning can do the same analysis in just about four seconds nearly 186 times faster...Read more
Bright-ideas-1
2020 09 Mar
HealthManagement.org rounds up exciting developments that have all the marks of healthcare game changers. What do you think? Advancements in Cardiac Imaging Conventional imaging still remains important for the assessment of cardiac structure and function. However, advanced echocardiography with strain imaging techniques, tissue characterisation...Read more
A-sharper-focus-in-radiation-therapy-planning
2021 18 Jan
Internal movement caused by a patient's breathing presents a major challenge in tumor imaging. Motion artifacts in clinical images can cause difficulties when planning radiotherapy. René Werner from the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) has long been concerned with precisely this problem. Together with Christian Hofmann, physicist...Read more